Sevilla vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Tips
Sevilla and Athletic Club play at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, in a duel of the 8th round of La Liga. The home team has 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 6 games. In fact, the last time they met at this stadium was on 22-05-2022, in a La Liga match that ended with Sevilla winning (1-0). The only goal of the match was scored by R. Mir (68′ ). In this match, the home factor could play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in their home and away results.
After 1 win, 2 draws and 4 losses, the home team is on the 17th position, having gained 5 points. In their last match, they lost with Atlético Madrid at home by (0-2), after in the previous match they drew away in a match against Villarreal by (1-1). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when playing in front of its fans, since in the last 30 matches it registers 2 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 14 goals scored and 22 suffered, against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses at home, with 20 goals scored and 21 suffered. In the last game they played, for the UEFA Champions League, they lost with Borussia Dortmund at home by (1-4). In the last 10 home games Sevilla records 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 7 games, but their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 5 of their last 7 games in this competition. In 13 games, it has never managed to turn the score around in the 8 games in which it has conceded the first goal.
Sevilla enters this round after a heavy defeat, by 1-4, in the reception of Borussia Dortmund, counting for the group stage of the Champions League. In their last game in La Liga, the home side lost against Atlético Madrid by 0-2. Due to this dark phase of the season, Sevilla fired coach Julen Lopetegui and hired Argentine Jorge Sampaoli. The home team usually plays in a 4-3-3, favoring a style of play in constant transitions from defense to attack, with the three most advanced pieces being Papu Gómez, Erik Lamela and Rafa Mir. Out of this game are Karim Rekik and Corona, both with physical problems.
After 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, the visiting team is in the 3rd position, having gained 16 points. In the last match, they beat Almería at home by (4-0), after in the previous match they won at home, in a match against Rayo Vallecano, by (3-2). This is a stronger team when playing in their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they record 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches played in all competitions, Athletic Club has won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have managed to score in 5 of the last 7 matches in this competition. In 15 games, it has only managed 1 turnover in the 4 games in which it has conceded the first goal.
Athletic Club enters this clash after a great triumph, 4-0, in the reception of Almería, totaling the third straight victory in this La Liga: the team’s goals were scored by Mikel Vesga, Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet. The visiting team will operate in a tactical design similar to their “enemy’s”, and should adopt a counter-attack oriented posture, in 4-3-3. It should be noted that in this scheme, the three most advanced players will be Álex Berenguer, Nico Williams and Iñaki Williams. Out of this game is Yuri Berchiche due to physical problems.
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