Sunday 20/04/2014, 19:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 34, Sevilla vs Granada
Sevilla vs Granada Betting Preview
Sevilla could achieve the impossible this season, after a disappointing start, as they are just a few points away from Athletic Bilbao. They are also alive in the race for the Europa League and with three consecutive victories, they are one of the most in-form teams in Spain. Granada took everyone by surprise with its 1-0 victory over Barcelona, but prior to that win, they were mired in a 3-game losing streak.
Sevilla vs Granada Betting Odds
At Unibet
Sevilla 1.75, Draw 3.60, Granada 4.75
Sevilla vs Granada Betting Tips
The hosts are firing on all cylinders and have scored a total of 10 goals during their winning streak, while limiting opponents to just two goals. The thrilling victory over Porto allowed them to offset a 1-0 handicap and just three days later, Sevilla crushed their city rivals. Betis is now virtually relegated, which causes a lot of happiness in the other part of the town, but the hosts have plenty to fight for.
A win tonight would bring them three points closer to Athletic Bilbao who travels to Barcelona to face the reigning champions. Despite the fact that the Catalans are not in great form, they are still more than a match for an otherwise poor traveling team. Even though the title is slipping through their fingers, Barcelona will do its best to overtake archrivals Real Madrid.
Having said this, Sevilla can't afford to take the foot of gas, even though they are scheduled to face Valencia four days later. They will have home pitch advantage, so there is no need to travel, which means that Sevilla will throw everything it's got at Granada tonight.
While the hosts need all three points from this fixture, the visitors would gladly settle for a draw and they will do everything in their power to prevent
Sevilla from scoring. Keeping a clean sheet against Barcelona is a remarkable performance, so coach Alcaraz will use exactly the same starting formation.
Key Facts
- Sevilla misses two strikers, but none of them scored a single goal this season, while Bacca and Gameiro are fit to play and they have scored a combined 14 goals
- El-Arabi will once again be the only striker for Granada, but he is yet to score against Sevilla
Sevilla vs Granada Betting Odds Prediction
If Sevilla play their a-game, the hosts will be steamrolling past Granada and they should have no problem in covering the -1.5 goals spread. Unibet prices this outcome at odds of 2.10, significantly better value than the odds for a straight win. I will take my chances and back Sevilla to win by at least two goals, counting on their superior motivation and impeccable form.
Bet: Sevilla -1.5 goals @ 2.10 with Unibet
