Prediction: Sevilla vs PSV

Prediction: Sevilla win

Best Odds: 6/5

Bookmaker: 888sport

The UEFA Europa League is back in our lives as we rapidly approach the play-off round of the competition. With sides from the Champions League hoping to launch themselves into the round of 16, this serves as an interesting new format to ensure that there’s an even greater benefit to winning your group instead of coming 2nd. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fun clash between Sevilla and PSV Eindhoven.

Sevilla

The kings of the Europa League are back once again after falling to a third place finish in their Champions League group. They aren’t having the kind of campaign they would’ve hoped for right now, especially domestically, but with a club like this there is always going to be hope among the fanbase. Their squad may not be where it once was, but their determination to succeed will still be buried deep down.

Team News

Gomez and Rekik are both injured with Gudelj and Jordan being suspended after picking up their fifth yellow cards of the season.

PSV Eindhoven

It’s been a long time since PSV Eindhoven have been a real force in Europe, with their one European Cup triumph coming back in 1988 – with a Europa League trophy coming ten years prior to that. Their golden age is long gone and in the interim, they’ve been left to struggle this season in a really competitive title race. Who knows, perhaps this tie will serve as the injection of life they crave so badly.

Team News

El Ghazi, Savio and Boscagli are all injured for the trip to Spain with Mwene being a fitness doubt.

Factors to Consider

• Sevilla are 12th in La Liga whereas PSV are 4th in Eredivisie.
• Sevilla have won four and lost two of their last six games.
• PSV have won two, drawn three and lost one of their last six games.
• Sevilla have scored eight goals and conceded five in their last six games.
• PSV have scored seven goals and conceded five in their last six games.

Conclusion

Despite their respective standings on a domestic front, we just think there’s a real difference in quality between these two sides – and in momentum, too. Sevilla are one of the most prolific teams in Europe when it comes to showing up on the big stage, and we fully expect them to do that here. They will take this tie by the scruff of the neck, easing to a comfortable 2-0 or 3-0 win to set them on their way to the next round.

Prediction: Sevilla win

Best Odds: 6/5

Bookmaker: 888sport