Despite the important victory to go (2-1), the players of Seville must have enormous regrets. With 68% of possession, 22 shots on goal including 8 framed and especially a missed penalty, the Andalusians could have folded this double-confrontation in the first round. But it’s Leicester, with a life-saving goal from Vardy (73rd) while his club was under water, which can have a smile. The suspense is completely revived. The Foxes have enormous difficulties in the Premier League but the Champions League is a completely different competition. With an immense motivation like the one Mahrez teammates had for a whole season last year, the Foxes can reverse the steam …
Probability of opening hours Leicester Sevilla
Leicester is coming back and has just won the last two games at home against Liverpool and Hull City. Encouraging.
The Foxes have won their first 3 home games in this Champions League, facing Porto (1-0), Copenhagen (1-0) and Bruges (2-1). Seville is warned.
The Andalusians remain in 2 consecutive draws, at Alaves (1-1) and then against Leganes (1-1). Two formations far from being frightening though …
Eliminated from the FA Cup, Leicester City did not play this weekend. With 5 days more rest in comparison to their opponents, the English will have some more weapons in their pocket.
Leicester Sevilla – Our forecast
The Foxes can be unleashed at home in terms of qualification, in a stadium where they have won their last 2 meetings but especially their 3 games of Champions League. Everything can happen and we lean towards Leicester for this round of 16 return.
Prediction: 1X
Odds: 1.67
