Sevilla vs Athletic Club: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast
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Sevilla is all set to take the field against Athletic Club in matchday 19 of La Liga. Both clubs have had very different campaigns so far this season. On one hand, Athletic Club is in the fifth position in the league with ten wins to their name. On the other hand, Sevilla is in the 15th position with just three wins.
Athletic Club is coming off a 1-0 win against Las Palmas, while Sevilla is coming off a 0-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. It will be an interesting match between the two as both teams are searching for a win. Athletic Club needs a win to move into the top four of the league, while Sevilla needs a win to avoid the relegation battle and climb up the table.
Sevilla vs Athletic Club Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date: 4th January 2024
- Kick-off time: 11:45 PM IST
- Venue: Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Sevilla vs Athletic Club Team News
Sevilla: Sevilla has a long list of injuries this season, and Quique Sanchez will be without some of his key players against Athletic Club. Erik Lamela, the right winger, will be missing the match due to a muscle injury, and their left-back Marcus Acuna will also miss the match due to a hip bruise.
Mariano Diaz, the center forward, is out with a foot injury. It is unlikely that Quique Sanchez will rotate the squad for the match as they are in desperate need of points and are up against an in-form Athletic Club.
Athletic Club: Athletic Club will also be missing some of their key players for the match against Sevilla. Yeray Alvarez will miss the match due to an adductor injury. The central midfield duo Dani Garcia and Inigo Ruiz will be out with hamstring and calf injuries, respectively.
The right-back Oscar de Marcos is also out with an ankle injury. Apart from the injuries, Aitor Paredes is at risk of suspension as the center-back has already received four yellow cards this season. Ernesto Valverde may look to rotate his squad for the match against an injury-laden Sevilla.
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Sevilla vs Athletic Club Betting tips for the match:
- Athletic Club to win the match.
- Athletic Club to score more than two goals.
- Inaki Williams is to be on the scoresheet.
Odds:
- Athletic Club win: 1.90
- Sevilla win: 1.78
- Draw: 1.88
Sevilla vs Athletic Club Probable lineups:
Athletic Club:
- Goalkeeper: U. Simon
- Defenders: I. Lekue, D. Vivian, A. Paredes, Y. Berchiche
- Midfielders: A. Herrera, B. Prados, I. Williams, O. Sancet, N. Williams
- Forwards: G. Guruzeta
Sevilla:
- Goalkeeper: M. Dmitrovic
- Defenders: K. Salas, S. Ramos, N. Gudelj
- Midfielders: A. Pedrosa, I. Rakitic, B. Soumare, Oliver, J. Sanchez
- Forwards: L. Ocampos, Suso
Sevilla vs Athletic Club Players to Watch Out For
Athletic Club: The players to watch out for are the Williams brothers. Inaki Williams has registered 8 goals and 3 assists this season, while the younger brother Nico Williams has been the leading assist provider for the team with 8 assists along with his 3 goals. Apart from the Williams brothers, Gorka Guruzeta can prove to be a major threat to Sevilla.
Sevilla: The player to watch out for is Sergio Ramos. The former Real Madrid man has been instrumental in the backline for Sevilla ever since he came back this season. His defensive solidity allows the team to free their full-backs, and his role in corners makes him crucial to the team. Apart from Ramos, En-Nesyri is the other player to watch out for Sevilla. The Moroccan has been in good form this season, scoring five goals and providing an assist.
Sevilla vs Athletic Club Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have faced each other 42 times in the league. Sevilla dominates the rivalry with 22 wins, while Athletic Club has registered 16 wins. Four matches between the two teams have ended in a draw. Sevilla has won three times in the last five matches, while Athletic Club has won just once.
Athletic Club is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 2-1. It would be challenging for an injury-laden Sevilla to stop an in-form Athletic Club.
Predicted Score: Sevilla vs Athletic (1-2)
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Sevilla vs Athletic Club Where to watch
- India – Sports18 1 HD, Jio Cinema
- Spain – Movistar, DAZn
- Germany – DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, ZDF