The Matchday 28 La Liga clash between Sevilla and Athletic will take place on March 16 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Sevilla vs. Athletic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sevilla
Sevilla has solidified their position in the middle of the table and is five points away from the European competition zone. They improved their standing thanks to a four-match unbeaten streak in the league, with two wins and two draws. In the last round, Garcia Pimienta's team secured an important victory by defeating Real Sociedad 1-0 away. It's also worth noting that in their last nine league matches, Sevilla has only lost to Barcelona (3 wins and 5 draws).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Sevilla's last 10 La Liga matches.
- At least two goals were scored in 8 of Sevilla's last 10 La Liga games.
- The team did not lose in the first half in 18 of their last 21 home league matches (9 wins and 9 draws).
Predicted lineup for Sevilla (4-3-3)
Orjan Nyland – Kike Salas, Jose Carmona, Loic Bade, Adria Pedrosa – Lucien Agoume, Saul Niguez, Djibril Sow – Dodi Lukebakio, Isaac Romero, Chidera Ejuke.
Athletic
Ernesto Valverde's side has not won in their last two league matches. The Bilbao club first lost to Atletico (0-1) at home and then drew with Mallorca (1-1) at their stadium. It's worth noting that the defeat to Atletico remains their only loss in the last 18 La Liga matches (9 wins and 8 draws). The Basques continue to hold onto fourth place in the table, five points clear of their nearest rival.
- Athletic has not conceded more than one goal in 17 of their last 18 La Liga matches.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of Athletic's last 8 away La Liga matches.
- A draw occurred in the first half of 8 of Athletic's last 11 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Athletic (4-3-3)
Unai Simon – Andoni Gorosabel, Aitor Paredes, Yeray Alvarez, Adama Boiro – Mikel Haurregui, Benat Prados, Peyo Canales – Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta, Alex Berenguer.
Referee
Juan Luis Pulido Santana (Spain)
Matches – 9 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.6;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 44%.
Sevilla vs. Athletic: Match Prediction
This is a clash between two in-form teams climbing up the table. Both clubs have only suffered one defeat this calendar year, against teams in the Champions League zone. I give a slight edge to the hosts, as their home ground could be a decisive factor in such a matchup.
Sevilla has suffered only one defeat in their last seven home league matches (2 wins and 4 draws). Athletic has won only three of their last 10 away La Liga matches (5 draws and 2 losses). The home team's head-to-head record is also favorable: in the last 12 encounters at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in La Liga, Sevilla has won 7, drawn 3, and only lost twice to the Basques. Therefore, my prediction is "Sevilla win or draw".
