LiontipsZaragoza vs Sevilla. Predictions and Betting Tips for Copa del Rey
Command Analysis
Six-time Spanish Cup holder started the new edition of the tournament with a victory over Mensajero (1:0), then easily eliminated Burgos (2:0) out of the tournament. So far the Zaragozans are unsuccessful in Segunda and they are unlikely to get to the play-off zone.
In 22 rounds Zaragoza recorded five victories and 11 draws, which brought 26 points and a 16th spot in the standings. On December 6, hosts beat Eibar (1:0) and then suffered three consecutive defeats. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored less than one goal per game.
Sevilla started the Spanish Cup with a narrow victory over Cordoba (1:0 a.e.t.) and then managed to beat Andratx only in the penalty shoot-out. Team failed to achieve in the group stage of the Champions League, a defeat to Salzburg (0:1) in the ultimate round sent the Nervionenses to the Europa League.
In 19 rounds of La Liga Julen Lopetegui's men recorded 12 victories and five draws, which brought 41 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. After a draw against Barcelona (1:1) visitors beat Cadiz (1:0).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the hosts
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors are much better than Zaragoza now, Segunda side is too inconsistent now. Hosts are seriously motivated and they will try to upset the La Liga side, but Sevilla is too good in the current season. We believe that visitors will advance into the next round due to their class.
Our prediction - Sevilla to win
We think that both teams will try to play defensively, so the outcome of the match might be decided by a one single mistake.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
