Prediction: Valencia vs Sevilla – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Valencia draw no bet

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to extend on their recent La Liga flurry, Valencia will welcome Sevilla to the Mestalla on Friday night.

Valencia

Starting with the hosts, while Carlos Corberan might have only arrived at the Mestalla over the festive period, Los Ches are clearly enjoying life under the former West Brom boss. Skyrocketing themselves away from a looming relegation scrap, the Bats find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Putting in what was a famous performance away at defending champions Real Madrid last weekend as they snatched a 2-1 victory in the capital, Valencia have registered 10 points from their previous four La Liga appearances. Marking their return from March’s international break with a 1-0 win against Mallorca, Corberan’s camp will be confident of making another statement here. It should also be highlighted, Friday’s hosts have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last nine La Liga matchups – a run that stems all the way back to January 26th.

Valencia Team News

Picking up a hamstring injury against Real Valladolid last month, Valencia are once again sweating over the fitness of Porto loanee Ivan Jaime. Likewise, not making a single appearance since the end of October, Portuguese defender Thierry Correia remains on the sidelines.

Serving a one-match suspension away at Real Madrid last weekend, former Watford star Dimitri Foulquier will return to Corberan’s squad here. Coming off the bench and bagging that famous last-gasp winner against Los Blancos, Hugo Duro could make a first start since February 15th.

Sevilla

As for the visitors, wile Sevilla might have snatched a 1-0 victory away at Real Sociedad last month, the Andalusia-based outfit have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Marking their return from March’s international break with consecutive 2-1 losses against Atletico Madrid and Real Betis, Xavier Pimienta’s men have come under some increasing scrutiny. Sat in La Liga limbo, Los Nervionenses have lost each of their previous three top-flight appearances. Along with mustering just a sole win from any of their last five outings, Sevilla have also registered just a pair of La Liga victories from their previous 10 outings. Enduring their longest losing rut of the season so far this season, the former Las Palmas boss should be bracing themselves for another tricky test.

Sevilla Team News

Limping off against Atletico Madrid last weekend after suffering a strain to his knee flexor, Sevilla are sweating over the fitness of Swiss international Ruben Vargas. Not featuring since the end of October and still dealing with a long-term thigh issue, ex-PSG defender Tanguy Nianzou remains on the sidelines.

Making his full La Liga debut last week, January recruit Akor Adams should keep his spot leading the line. Completing a season-long loan switch from Premier League giants Arsenal last summer, Albert Sambi Lokonga will feature in the middle of the park.

Valencia vs Sevilla Key Factors to Consider

• When Valencia and Sevilla met for their reverse La Liga meeting on January 11th, Friday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Andalusia.
• Los Ches have registered 10 points from their previous four La Liga appearances.
• Likewise, Valencia have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous nine La Liga appearances.
• Sevilla have lost each of their last three La Liga appearances by an aggregate score of 5-2.
• Monday’s guests have registered just a pair of wins from any of their last 10 La Liga showdowns.

Conclusion

Embarking on what has been a real resurge since Corberan’s arrival over the festive period, Valencia find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Snatching a famous 2-1 victory away at defending champions Real Madrid last weekend, Los Ches are enjoying a major flurry. Mustering 10 points from their previous four La Liga appearances, Friday’s hosts will be looking to extend on their recent charge. With Sevilla losing each of their last three top-flight showdowns by an aggregate score of 5-2, we are backing a home draw no bet.

Verdict: Valencia draw no bet

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster