Santander vs Sevilla Match preview

Spain - Primera Division: Santander vs Sevilla

The game at ‘Sardinero’ opens new season in completely different atmosphere than the last one. After a sensational success and sixth place at the end, Racing is expected to repeat that result. It will not be easy this season as they will be considered as a serious opponent. They will face great Seville, the team that will try to prove right from the start that fifth place finish was a disappointment, and that they are capable of much more.

The team is still not completed

The team still has some space for new players. In these days former player Žigić is mentioned as a possible signing. Oubina and Maduro are also being tracked, but it still remains doubtful if the transfers will go through. Transfer window closes on August 31st and all the clubs are trying their best to sign some new players. Racing will have a difficult job against great Seville and the tradition is at Sevilla’s side. Racing couldn’t manage to beat their Seville in the last four years at home, taking only two points. This proves that Seville likes to play at ‘Sardinero’ and the hosts will have to give their best to end this tradition. They do not lack quality, so it will depend solely on their own performance. Coach Juan Ramon Lopez Muniz has the full squad to choose from, while the stadium will be packed and the game will be played in great atmosphere.

Seville wants to continue good run of results

The team is nervous before the start of the championship. Everybody eagerly expect for the referee to signal the beginning of the game and the new season, where the team wants to forget the disappointing last season by the winning start, and redeem for the season that started with high ambitions and ended with the team taking fifth place in the overall standings. A year has passed since the tragic death of Antonio Puerta, which was marked at ‘Sanchez Pizjuan’ in the best possible way. Seville was worried that Barcelona or Real Madrid will succeed in bringing Diego Capel, but it now seems that this is not going to happen. Some English clubs are also interested but it seems that he will spend at least another year in Seville. Seville took a lot of points from ‘Sardinero’ over the last years, and they will hope to continue that tradition. The team with players like Fabiano, Renato, Capel, Kanoute, Navas and Squillaci at their disposal can certainly win this game. We should also bear in mind that the home team has a lot of quality, and will not surrender without a fight.

You should bet on draw

Considering that the season is at its beginning, we should bear in mind that some players haven’t reached their best form, both in Racing and Seville. We are bound to see a big fight of two evenly matched opponents that like to play attacking football. The change of coach at Racing does not necessarily mean a new style of play. Draw.

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Our tip: Bet 5 on Draw
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Bookmaker: Bet365