LiontipsSevilla vs Manchester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League 2022–23 (September 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Sevillahad a decent 2021-2022 season and could have finished in second place if they didn't lose so many points in the last few games. Nevertheless, Julen Lopetegui and his team got a ticket to the Champions League.
The team was strengthened by the likes of Isco and Adnan Januzaj, who came as free agents, and also Tanguy Nianzou from Bayern and Marcão from Galatasaray. On the other hand, key defenders Jules Koundé and Diego Carlos have left Sevilla.
In the last season, Sevilla had the best defensive record, but now they struggle to find their form. After the first four rounds, Sevilla have only one point and sit in 16th place in the La Liga table.
Manchester City, undoubtedly, are one of the main favourites to win the Champions League this season. For Pep Guardiola this is probably even more desirable than winning the Premier League - after all, he has won it twice in a row, but his team is yet to win the main European trophy. The Sky-Blues have a relatively easy group, their opponents are Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund, and Copenhagen.
In the summer, Manchester City bought Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund for 60 million euros. They also signed Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United. The team bid farewell to Raheem Sterling, who moved to Chelsea, and Oleksandr Zinchenko moved to Arsenal together with Gabriel Jesus.
Guardiola's side lost to Liverpool (1:3) in the Community Shield match, but delivered amazing performance in the first five rounds of the Premier League. Man City are unbeaten with two draws and four wins and sit in 2nd place in the table, trailing Arsenal by 1 point.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 7 away games of Man City.
СтавкаManchester City to score in each half
In 2 of Man City's last 3 games away, this bet won.
СтавкаSevilla to score in 1st half
This bet won in the last 2 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Sevilla have problems at the start of the season, especially on defense, and haven't tasted victory yet. This is not unexpected, since many key players have left the club in the offseason. Manchester City look much more powerful and have superior quality in every position. The hosts don't stand a chance.
Our prediction – Asian handicap (-1) to Manchester City
There is no question in who is the favourite in this fixture. Sevilla haven't found their form yet, and we do not expect any sensations from the Spanish club at the start of the season. But we don't think that Guardiola's side will go all out in attack - they have a tough match against Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend and will save the energy for that.
Second bet - Manchester City to win by 2 goals
