LiontipsSevilla vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Sevilla played in the Europa League, advanced into the playoffs, but got eliminated by West Ham in the second round. The Red-Whites failed to succeed in Copa del Rey, they got off to a great start, but after a victory over Zaragoza Julen Lopetegui's men were defeated by Betis.
After a 4th place finish in the previous season, Los Nervionenses failed to find a victory in first three games of a new La Liga campaign. Moreover, team earned only one point, they drew to Valladolid (1:1). Team didn't have such a bad start since 2015/16 season, which team finished at 7th position. Nonetheless, hosts are unbeaten at home for 22 consecutive matches. Rekik, Marcao, Dolberg and Corona will miss the upcoming game.
In the previous season Catalan club failed to win a single trophy, but team's form started to improve towards the end of the season. In 38 rounds of the previous season Xavi's men have recorded 21 victories and 10 draws, delivering 73 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team scored 68 goals in a season.
Catalan club failed to achieve success in the Champions League, Barcelona failed to advance into the playoffs for the first time in many years. In the Europa League quarter-final the Blaugrana got eliminated by Eintracht.
During the summer, club signed Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde for more than 150 million euros. In three first matches of the season team had one draw and two victories over Real Sociedad (4:1) and Valladolid (4:0). Club's defensive line conceded only one goal so far.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Sevilla didn't lose a single one of 22 latest home games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of the last 5 matches of the visitors no penalties were given
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 matches of the hosts
Tip and bets
Both teams have serious offensive potential, but they are also great on the defensive end. In matches like that one the outcome may be decided by a single mistake. In two latest head-to-head matches no more than two goals were scored.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
We are expecting a cautious defensive performance from both teams in this match, opponents want to avoi defeat in this game. Sevilla have a 22-game unbeaten run at home and they don't want to see an end of it here.
Our second bet is on a draw
