Can Valencia keep the momentum going?
This upcoming matchup takes us to the lower half of the La Liga table, making it a good time to make a Sevilla vs. Valencia prediction. A home win could see the hosts overtake their opponents. Both teams need points in the relegation battle.
Although both teams currently have a cushion above the relegation zone, there are still several games left to play, so they cannot yet be considered safe from relegation. However, the winner of this match can give themselves some breathing room.
In their last eight meetings, these two teams have drawn five times, and the Sevilla vs. Valencia prediction for this Saturday suggests it could be another close contest. After all, the two teams are neighbors in the standings heading into Matchday 29.
With Expected Goals of 1.16 and 1.02, goals are possible on both sides, though a goal fest isn’t expected. In most of their recent matches, both teams have scored fewer than three goals.
If you want to bet on the match outcome, a draw is worth considering. The Expected Goals figures suggest that both teams might manage to score one goal each. The first leg already ended in a 1-1 draw, as did four of the last eight meetings. The odds for a draw in the Sevilla vs. Valencia match are 3.20 at Bwin.
Sevilla – Valencia Head-to-Head Record
The home advantage means that the hosts are favored in the Sevilla vs. Valencia betting odds. However, Sevilla has won only one of their last eight matches against Valencia. The opponent has at least two wins.
Draws have prevailed in recent years when these two teams have faced off. There have been five draws in the last eight matches. Only one of these games saw more than two goals scored.
Sevilla – Valencia Prediction
It is quite possible that both teams will score in this evenly matched game. However, this should not lead to the assumption that it will be a high-scoring match.
Both teams prioritize solid defense and consistently struggle to score against their opponents. Therefore, you can bet on both teams to score, but also on under 2.5 goals.
If you want to bet on the possible outcome, a draw seems like a good choice. Sevilla is anything but a powerhouse at home. Valencia has won three of its last five matches. Combined, this could lead to a draw.
Sevilla currently has a five-point lead over the relegation zone, while Valencia is one point ahead of that. So whoever picks up the three points on Saturday can pull further away from the bottom of the table.
