LiontipsBarcelona vs Sevilla. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona advanced into the Europa League playoffs from the Champions League group stage. In the first round team managed to beat Napoli (5:3 on aggregate). After this, the Blaugrana managed to beat Galatasaray (2:1 on aggregate).
Team failed to achieve success in domestic cup competitions, they were eliminated by Athletic Bilbao on both occasions.
After 28 rounds of La Liga Xavi's men have 15 victories and nine draws, delivering 54 points and a 3rd spot to Barca. Club's offensive line is looking great, 56 goals were scored in the current season. In two latest rounds hosts beat Osasuna and Real Madrid by the same score of 4:0.
Dest, Umtiti, Roberto and Fati won't feature in the upcoming match.
Sevilla put up a successful performance in the Europa League group stage and earned a play-off spot. At the first stage Los Nervionenses narrowly beat Dinamo Zagreb (3:2), but failed to get past West Ham, suffering a defeat at London in extra-time.
The Red-Whites got off to an unsuccessful start in the Spanish Cup, visitors were unable to beat their local rivals, Betis.
After 29 rounds of La Liga Manuel Pellegrini's men have 15 victories and 12 draws, delivering 57 points, nine less than the leader. After a victory over Betis (2:1) Seville side drew to Alaves (0:0), Rayo Vallecano (1:1) and Real Sociedad (0:0).
Team has the best defensive record in the league with only 19 conceded goals this season.
Acuna, Diego Carlos, Regis, Gomez, Rekik and Suso won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Hosts won 2 of 3 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalty were awarded in every third head-to-head match
Tip and bets
It is a crucial match for both teams, only three points are separating two sides now - a success will help Barca to catch up to the visitors in the standings. Class of the players and fans' support will drive the Catalan club forward, a numbers of Sevilla players are unavailable for the match, so they will probably end up on the losing side. We believe that Xavi will motivate his players for a victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Barcelona
The Blaugrana should be able to secure a victory tonight, but the Catalan club will have to play at Frankfurt next week. Barca will probably record a victory by a comfortable margin.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
