Sevilla - Athletic Club

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76'		0 - 2	Goal	Aitor Paredes	Ander Herrera (Assist)
30'		0 - 1	Goal	Mikel Vesga	Ruíz de Galarreta (Assist)

86'		Marcão	Foul
75'		I. Rakitić	Foul
36'		D. Sow	Holding

80'			In:	Adrià Pedrosa	Out:	Marcão
80'			In:	Nico Williams	Out:	Malcom Adu
74'			In:	Mikel Vesga	Out:	Unai Gómez
74'			In:	Gorka Guruzeta	Out:	Raúl García
69'			In:	Oihan Sancet	Out:	Beñat Prados
69'			In:	Ruíz de Galarreta	Out:	Ander Herrera
65'			In:	Juanlu Sánchez	Out:	T. Nianzou
65'			In:	L. Badé	Out:	A. Januzaj
65'			In:	D. Sow	Out:	Óliver Torres
41'			In:	N. Gudelj	Out:	I. Rakitić

Sevilla - Athletic Club Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Athletic Club

Best odds: 1.40

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As the bustling city of Sevilla prepares for an enthralling La Liga clash at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, the anticipation builds with fans eagerly waiting for the predictions. Will Sevilla manage to climb up the ranks, or will Athletic Club solidify their position in the top five? With no clear winner predicted, the fixture on Thursday, January 4th, 2024, promises to be a captivating encounter.

Key Players: Sevilla

Sevilla's hopes may rest on the shoulders of their attacking duo. Rafael Mir Vicente, with a rating of 6.70, has been pivotal in front of the goal, boasting 6 shots on target from a total of 8 attempts. Despite scoring only once, his presence upfront can't be underestimated. Alongside him, Youssef En-Nesyri, with a higher rating of 6.79, is the team's top scorer with 5 goals. His 12 shots on target from 30 attempts highlight his threat in the box. Not to be overlooked is defender Enrique Jesús Salas Valiente, rated at 6.86, who not only has contributed 2 goals but also ensures stability at the back with 147 total passes.

Key Players: Athletic Club

Athletic Club's midfield dynamo Unai Gómez Etxebarria, with a rating of 6.49, has been consistently involved in the build-up play, as evidenced by his 33 passes. His ability to find spaces can create opportunities for his team. Daniel García Carrillo, another key midfielder, has a similar rating of 6.50 and has completed an impressive 172 passes. Upfront, Asier Villalibre Molina, with a rating of 6.66, has been involved in scoring and creating goals, with 1 assist and 1 goal to his name.

Recent Form

Sevilla's form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in a single win, three losses, and a draw. This inconsistent performance places them at 14th in the league with 16 points. Athletic Club, on the other hand, has been in fine form, with three wins and two draws, placing them at 5th with 35 points. The contrast in form could play a significant role in the upcoming match.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two teams offers a glimpse of their competitive nature. The most recent encounter on April 27, 2023, saw Sevilla clinch a narrow 1-0 victory at Athletic Club's home ground. Before that, the teams battled to a 1-1 stalemate on October 8, 2022, indicating a closely matched history.

Prediction

The upcoming match is set against a backdrop of contrasting fortunes. Sevilla's home advantage at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán could be a critical factor, but their inconsistent form is a cause for concern. Athletic Club's strong position and recent performances suggest they are the favorites to take all three points.

However, the unpredictable nature of football means Sevilla could harness their key players' potential to cause an upset. The match could hinge on whether Rafael Mir Vicente and Youssef En-Nesyri can penetrate Athletic Club's defense, or if Unai Gómez Etxebarria and Asier Villalibre Molina can continue their influential play.

Given the current standings and form, the prediction leans towards an Athletic Club victory, but not without a hard-fought battle from Sevilla. Expect a close encounter with a high possibility of both teams scoring, but ultimately, Athletic Club might edge it with their superior form and confidence. The exciting match-up awaits as both teams vie for crucial points in their La Liga campaign.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

27%

73%

Attacking Potential

31%

69%

Defensive Potential

25%

75%

Poisson Distribution

41%

59%

Stregth H2H

71%

29%

Goals H2H

67%

33%

Wins the game

44%

56%

Sevilla - Athletic Club Head to Head

18/05	Athletic Club	-	Sevilla
04/01	Sevilla	0 - 2	Athletic Club
27/04	Athletic Club	0 - 1	Sevilla
08/10	Sevilla	1 - 1	Athletic Club

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13