Thursday 24/04/2014, 20:00, Europa League, Semifinals, Sevilla vs Valencia

Sevilla vs Valencia Betting Preview

Sevilla has turned its season around in the last two months and is just two victories away from playing another Europa League final. They won one eight years ago after crushing Middlesbrough and if they find a way to defeat Valencia in the double-legged round, they could lift the trophy again. The visitors are not in great shape and have a handful of injuries to worry about, but they will be no pushovers tonight.

Sevilla vs Valencia Betting Odds

At Ladbrokes

Sevilla 1.80, Draw 3.50, Valencia 4.50

Sevilla vs Valencia Betting Tips

Sevilla went through a rough patch in January and February, but have miraculously rebounded and won an astonishing 12 games. They didn't draw a single game over the span and the two Europa League defeats had no impact as they won the second leg. It is not going to be that easy against Valencia, a team that has an impressive home record against Sevilla, so the first match is of critical importance.

Bacca and Gamerio have been rotated of late, as coach Emery wanted to make sure than none of them picks up an injury ahead of the Europa League semifinal. Sevilla is involved in a war on two fronts as they also try to secure a Champions league berth. Right now they trail Athletic Bilbao by three points, but they will be facing the Basques this weekend so they could tie them for the 4th place.

Tonight, there will be no players rested and Gamerio is expected to pair up with Bacca, as two strikers will be needed to overpower Valencia. The backline is every bit as solid as the offense, with Sevilla keeping a clean sheet in both recent victories.

The visitors have all but abandoned their Primera Division objectives and they accepted the fact that next season there will be no European competition for them. What they try is to make the most of this opportunity and salvage the season by winning the only trophy still within their reach.

Key Facts

• Sevilla scored 16 goals in the four consecutive victories and have no new players injured, except for the long-term absentees
• Valencia travels to Sevilla without 5 players and will be aiming for a draw, trying to strike the decisive blow at home, where they have a formidable head-to-head record

Sevilla vs Valencia Betting Prediction

The only deterrent for those who would be tempted to bet on the hosts to prevail are the relatively low odds offered by bookmakers. Ladbrokes is the most generous one and as long as they hold at 1.80, it is worth backing Sevilla to add its 5th consecutive win and come an inch closer to the Europa League final.

Bet: Sevilla @ 1.80 with Ladbrokes