Sevilla take on Getafe in the Spanish top-flight this weekend, with the home side looking to continue their revival under new manager Vincenzo Montella. However, with their opponents sitting just three places behind them in the La Liga standings, it promises to be a close encounter at the Ramon Sanchez Stadium.
Spanish La Liga – Sevilla v Getafe – Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville – Sunday 28th January – 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 3 at William Hill |
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Action in La Liga continue this weekend, with Sevilla looking to make it two wins on the bounce in the top-flight when they take on Getafe in front of their home fans. The hosts are still in with a chance of qualifying for next seasons Champions League despite a difficult end to 2017, however Getafe will be looking to make things difficult for them when they travel to Seville on Sunday. Many within the game predicting the hosts to come out on top, however there are still plenty of appealing betting markets surrounding this fixture. For those still unsure of who to back ahead of kick-off, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Sevilla.
Sevilla Team News & Form
Sevilla come into this match off the back of an impressive 3-1 Copa del Rey win over rivals Atletico Madrid, a result which gave them a 5-2 aggregate success in the tie. Manager Montella seems to have breathed new life into his side despite a difficult start to life at Sevilla, meaning that they will be going all out for the three points this weekend. The likes of Wissam Ben Yedder and Ever Benega are among their most recognisable players who could miss out, however former Manchester City duo Nolito and Jesus Navas should feature once again. Meanwhile, despite having been linked with a move away from the club during the January transfer window, Steven N’Zonzi is also likely to start the match.
Getafe Team News & Form
Getafe were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Athletic Bilbao last time around, with the La Liga mid-table side having previously beaten Malaga. Manager José Bordalás will be hoping that his team can extend their unbeaten run to three matches on Sunday, with the likes of Alvaro Jiminez, Angel and Dani Pacheco among their most talented players.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 28 times in the past, with Sevilla having won 12 of such encounters, whilst drawing five matches in the process. The last match between the duo in Seville ended in a 5-0 success for the hosts, while Sevilla have claimed four points from two matches on the road against Getafe since then.
Sevilla v Getafe – Betting Odds and Predictions
It comes as little surprise that Sevilla are the firm favourites for victory with the majority of major online bookmakers given their status as a La Liga team. The hosts can be backed at odds 4/7 with Skybet, meanwhile, those looking to back a surprise win for Getafe can get a price of 5 with Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip Sevilla v Getafe
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Sevilla to keep a clean sheet on Sunday evening, which is available at odds of 5/4 with William Hill.