Prediction: Sevilla vs Valencia

Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

Sevilla and Valencia will face each other in La Liga this week. The match will be held at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán and is scheduled to kick off at 6pm UK time on Tuesday.

Sevilla

Sevilla are one of the biggest clubs in Spain and have been hugely successful over the years. They ended up fourth in the La Liga table last season and are playing in the UEFA Champions League at the moment, but in the league, they are really struggling.

Jorge Sampaoli was recently appointed as the new Sevilla head coach, and he has a tough task on his hand. Sevilla are 14th in the La Liga table at the moment with nine points from nine matches, just two points above the relegation zone. Los Nervionenses’s side really need to kick on now if they are to end up in the UEFA Champions League places.

Sevilla will head into the match against Valencia at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on the back of a 1-0 win against Real Mallorca away from home in La Liga. It followed a 1-1 draw with Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund away from home in Germany in the UEFA Champions League.

Team News:

Karim Rekik and Jesus Manuel Corona will not play for Sevilla due to injury. Fernando is doubtful. Jose Angel Carmona could start for the Andalucian club.

Valencia

Like Sevilla, Valencia are one of the biggest clubs in Spain, and they are doing well at the moment. Los Che ended up ninth in the La Liga table at the moment, but things could be changing for the better for the former Spanish champions this time around.

Valencia are eighth in the La Liga table at the moment with 14 points from nine matches. Gennaro Gattuso’s side are five points behind Real Betis, who are currently fourth in the standings and occupy the final UEFA Champions League places.

Los Che will head into the match against Sevilla on the back of a 2-2 draw with Elche at the Mestalla in La Liga. It followed a 2-1 victory over Osasuna away from home in the league.

Team News:

Edinson Cavani was replaced at half time against Elche, and the former Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United striker could miss the match for Valencia against Sevilla. Hugo Duro could replace Cavani in the team. Marcos Andre and Mouctar Diakhaby are both available after serving suspensions against Elche.

Key Factors to Consider

• Sevilla have won 2 of their last 5 La Liga matches.
• Valencia have won 2 of their last 5 La Liga matches.
• Sevilla have conceded 14 goals in 9 La Liga games.
• Valencia have scored 16 goals in 9 La Liga games.
• Sevilla have scored 9 goals in 9 La Liga matches.

Conclusion

Sevilla are looking good and doing better under new head coach Jorge Sampaoli and will have home advantage against Valencia. Los Che are doing better than Sevilla, but it is unlikely that they will be able to win in Seville. It is likely that the match will end in a draw.

Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Betfair