Sevilla – D. Zagreb : Preview & Prediction
Six-time winner of the event (2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020), Sevilla FC was returned to the Europa League after being eliminated from the Champions League groups a few weeks ago. The Andalusian club was eliminated from the C1 with only 2 defeats against Lille (1-2) and Salzburg (1-0). The Sevillians have a mixed record on the European scene at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan with 1 success over Wolfsburg (2-0), 1 draw against Salzburg (1-1) and 1 loss to Lille (1-2). Ocampos’ teammates, who are making a good run in La Liga with this 2nd place, have just won ahead of Elche (2-0) after 3 draws in a row at Valencia (1-1), against Celta Vigo (2- 2) and Osasuna (0-0). Dinamo Zagreb is leader of the Croatian championship with 3 points ahead of Osijek, its runner-up and its series is impressive. Indeed, the Croats are on a current series of 11 rank victories, all competitions combined, with in particular 4 successes in friendly matches against lower level teams and 2 last league victories obtained at Istra 1961 (2-1 ) and against Gorica (2-1) last weekend. The players of Kopic inherit a big piece with this resident of La Liga, they who experienced defeat on the European scene against West Ham (0-2) and on the field of Rapid Vienna (2-1) then 1 draw in front Genk (1-1) at home. With 3 losses in their last 5 European trips, Dinamo Zagreb are less formidable away than at home.
Sevilla FC have only lost 1 in their last 12 matches.
Dinamo Zagreb’s 11-game winning streak is set to come to an end in Andalusia.
Two oppositions and two wins for the Sevillian club in 2016: 1-0 and 4-0.
The Croatian club have totaled 3 defeats in their last 5 trips to C3.
Sevilla FC have won their last 4 matches in the Europa League, it was in August 2020.
Sevilla FC should take a score advantage in this first leg before a trap return match in Croatia. Sevilla FC, the best home team in La Liga, have lost only one game this season on their meadow in 15 receptions, in all competitions.
Sevilla – D. Zagreb : Betting Tips
Sevilla – Win Odds: 1.45
