Sevilla take on Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final clash in Spain on Tuesday evening, with the hosts looking to give themselves a chance of progression with a strong performance in front of their home fans. However, with their German opponents being among the favourites to lift the famous trophy come the end of the campaign, it promises to be a close encounter at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.
Champions League – Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Sevilla
Tuesday 3rd April – 19:45 UK Time
Sevilla vs Bayern Munich Match Preview
Sevilla host German giants Bayern Munich in Spain on Tuesday evening, with both sides hoping to register a positive result ahead of the second leg at the Allianz Arena next week. Having shocked Manchester United in the Round of 16, the home side will undoubtedly go into the tie with confidence, despite their opponents having been crowned European champions on five occasions. Meanwhile, those still unsure of who to back ahead of kick-off should be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Sevilla Team News & Form
Sevilla come into the match off the back of a draw with rivals Barcelona in La Liga, with manager Vincenzo Montella having seen his side throw away a two-goal lead in the closing minutes. However, having defeated Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United over two legs in the previous round, Sevilla will be confident of causing Bayern problems, especially on home soil on Tuesday. Having scored twice at Old Trafford, French striker Wissam Ben Yedder will be hoping to start for the hosts, while the likes of Ever Banega and Steven N’Zonzi will look to continue their impressive form.
Bayern Munich Team News & Form
Bayern head to Spain off the back of an impressive 6-0 victory over rivals Dortmund, with Jupp Heynckes’ side now sitting 17 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga standings. Polish international Robert Lewandowski has been in fine form over recent weeks, with the 29-year-old set to cause no end of issues to the Sevilla backline. Elsewhere, Arturo Vidal could return having been absent for Bayern over the weekend, however Thiago Alcantara will miss out on a return to Spain having suffered a thigh injury against Dortmund.
Sevilla vs Bayern Munich Head to Head
Perhaps surprisingly, the two teams have never before met in a competitive fixture, meaning that no conclusions can be drawn when it comes to their head-to-head record.
Sevilla vs Bayern Munich Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the home team this weekend, the status and recent performances of their opponents mean it is Sevilla who are the underdogs for victory with the majority of major online bookmakers. The Spanish side can be backed for victory at best odds of 15/4 with bookmaker William Hill, while those looking to bet on a success for Bayern Munich can get a price of 4/6 on the same platform. Meanwhile, a draw between the two is available at odds of 3/1 with Paddy Power.
Top Sevilla vs Bayern Munich Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on over 2.5 goals being scored during the 90 minutes this week, with odds of 8/13 available at Ladbrokes.