The Matchday 28 La Liga clash between Sevilla and Athletic will take place on March 16 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Sevilla vs. Athletic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sevilla
Sevilla has solidified its position in the middle of the league table, trailing the European competition zone by five points. They improved their standing thanks to a four-match unbeaten streak in the league, with two wins and two draws. In the last round, Garcia Pimienta's team secured an important victory, defeating Real Sociedad 1-0 away. It's also worth noting that Sevilla has only lost to Barcelona in their last nine league matches (3 wins and 5 draws).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Sevilla's last 10 games in La Liga.
- At least two goals were scored in 8 of Sevilla's last 10 La Liga matches.
- The club has not lost the first half in 18 of their last 21 home league matches (9 wins and 9 draws).
Predicted lineup for Sevilla (4-3-3)
Orjan Nyland – Kike Salas, Jose Carmona, Loic Bade, Adria Pedrosa – Lucien Agoume, Saul Niguez, Djibril Sow – Dodi Lukebakio, Isaac Romero, Chidera Ejuke.
Athletic
Ernesto Valverde's side has not won in two consecutive league matches. The Bilbao club first lost at home to Atletico (0-1) and then drew with Mallorca (1-1) at their stadium. It's worth noting that the defeat to Atletico remains their only loss in the last 18 La Liga matches (9 wins and 8 draws). The Basques continue to hold the fourth spot in the league table, leading their closest competitor by five points.
- Athletic has not conceded more than one goal in 17 of their last 18 La Liga matches.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of Athletic's last 8 away La Liga matches.
- A draw occurred in the first half in 8 of Athletic's last 11 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Athletic (4-3-3)
Unai Simon – Andoni Gorosabel, Aitor Paredes, Yeray Alvarez, Adama Boiro – Mikel Jauregi, Benat Prados, Peyo Canales – Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta, Alex Berenguer.
Sevilla vs. Athletic: Match Prediction
This is a clash between two well-performing teams climbing up the league table. Both clubs have suffered only one defeat this calendar year, and those were against Champions League zone opponents. I slightly favor the hosts, as home advantage can be crucial in such matchups.
Sevilla has lost only once in their last seven home league matches (2 wins and 4 draws). Athletic has won just three of their last 10 away La Liga games (5 draws and 2 losses). Additionally, Sevilla has the edge in head-to-head statistics: in the last 12 encounters at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in La Liga, Sevilla has won 7 times, with 3 draws and only two wins for the Basques. Therefore, my prediction is Sevilla to win or draw.