Spanish Primera Division: Sevilla vs Ath. Bilbao
Sevilla vs Ath. Bilbao betting odds
| Bookie |
1 |
X |
2 |
<2.5 |
>2.5 |
| Expekt |
1.50 |
4.00 |
6.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Gamebookers |
1.47 |
4.00 |
6.50 |
2.25 |
1.60 |
| MyBet |
1.45 |
4.00 |
6.50 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Bet365 |
1.44 |
4.33 |
7.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
This week Spanish Primera Division matches
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 Sevilla enter the final round at 5th place where they will also stay after the game against Athletic, regardless of the result. Andalusians failed to reach Champions League, Atletico were better and more consistent and Sevilla will have to settle for taking place in the UEFA Cup, the competition where they`ve already won 2 trophies in last 3 years. Athletic made some calculations showing they could reach Intertoto Cup if they win and if Deportivo should lose their game.
A bad start usually leads to a bad ending
The game against Athletic is a pure formality and no one on the team is pleased with that fact. There were many problems on the team even from the period of preparations and it all led to a place they`re at: Alves` attempts to leave the team and sign for Chelsea, a great shock for everyone when Antonio Puerta fell in coma and died few days later, coach Juande Ramos leaving in the middle of season, not very good relations between new coach and some players…Everything taken into consideration, they didn`t do so bad. They assured their place in Europe and will have another chance to fight for the title at home Spain if they manage to preserve the basics of the squad. They`ll have to play to win on Sunday in order to make it up to their fans, who expected much more. Still, even the most displeased ones surely understand this was a very odd season for them and that there was bound to be a minor crisis after few very successful and trophy tears.
A trip south
Athletic will have to go to one of Europe`s warmest cities. The temperature in the city upon Guadalquivir already starts reaching 35 degrees C at this time of year, and it will surely make the job harder for the squad used to much colder weather and lots of rain. They must fight to win over favored Sevilla, but no one thinks winning is impossible. All the players are available, «Red-whites» got a special tactics to stop Alves and Navas playing down flanks, thus preventing them from scoring. Joaquin Caparros, former Seville coach, is perfectly aware of his former squad`s capabilities and no one doubts he`ll use the right tactics against them.
Betting verdict
Sevilla are favorite, but Athletic aren`t without chances. Visitors are far more motivated and posses the quality. Athletic overplayed Sevilla and easily won in first season part in Bilbao. Away win.
Our tip: Bet 5 on Away win
Odds 6.25 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers
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