Ath Bilbao – Sevilla : Preview & Prediction
Athletic Bilbao, 9th just 6 lengths from European places, need to take points in front of Sevilla FC in the cathedral of San Mamés. The Basque club have only lost twice in their last 10 matches against Cadiz CF (0-1) and on Real Madrid (1-0). Marcelino’s players have just taken 1 point in Getafe (0-0) on December 6 and are aiming for success at home after two poor performances in front of Cadiz CF (0-1) and against Granada (2-2). Sevilla FC, 2nd in Liga, has been running out of steam since the end of November and is losing points. Beaten in Madrid (2-1), the Andalusians struggled to eliminate Cordoba (1-0 ap) in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and to beat Villareal (1-0) to Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. The Sevillians were taken out of the Champions League this Wednesday evening after 1 defeat in Salzburg (1-0). A trauma that could be detrimental for this perilous trip in the Basque Country.
Sevilla FC has many absent in its ranks: Acuna, Lamela, Navas, Suso and En Nesyri.
Seville has only won twice in its last 6 trips, in all competitions.
Athletic Bilbao have lost just twice in their last 7 receptions.
Bilbao is 10 wins and 1 draw at home against Sevilla in La Liga.
Sevilla FC have lost 2 of their last 4 meetings.
Eliminated from the C1 this Wednesday evening, Sevilla FC could have their heads in the bucket and lack physical freshness during this trip to Basque soil. Athletic Bilbao could benefit from this.
Ath Bilbao – Sevilla : Betting Tips
Ath Bilbao – Win Odds: 2.25
