Henry Roldán
Get ready for a clash of titans this Thursday as the Europa League semifinals kick off, featuring two of the top contenders for the title – Juventus vs Sevilla.
In the previous round, La Vecchia Signora faced a tough challenge against Sporting Lisbon, but managed to come out on top with a 2-1 aggregate score. Meanwhile, Sevilla pulled off a surprising victory over Manchester United, winning 5-2 on aggregate.
This will be the fifth official meeting between the two teams, with their last encounter dating back to the 2016 Champions League group stage. Without further ado, at JefeBet we’ve got you covered with the ultimate preview of what promises to be an unforgettable match between Juventus and Sevilla.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Juventus vs Sevilla Europa League Semi-Finals First Leg Game on May 11, 2023
- Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy
- When: Thursday, May 11, 2023 – 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Juventus (-125) / Draw (+260) / Sporting Lisbon (+390).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-160).
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-130).
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Juventus
Although Juventus is one of the favorites to win this edition of the Europa League, this Thursday they will face the maximum champion of this competition, Sevilla.
Massimiliano Allegri’s boys came into the tournament after a disastrous performance in the Champions League that almost knocked them out of Europe. However, they managed to finish third in the group and since their arrival in the competition they have not lost a single match.
As expected, defense has been the Vecchia Signora‘s weapon. In their six Europa League matches, they have only conceded two goals and have kept four clean sheets. This performance is not surprising considering that in Serie A they are the third team with the least goals conceded in the league with 28 goals conceded.
In fact, if it weren’t for that great defensive performance, Juventus would be in a lot of trouble. While they remain second in Serie A, awaiting a possible further drop in points, their offensive problems, especially on the road, have played a bad trick on them this year.
However, as locals, things are very different. In Serie A they only lost twice in front of their fans with 14 goals conceded in 17 matches. On the other hand, in the Europa League their opponents scored once in three matches, and they have never lost at home playing this competition with seven wins and seven draws.
Probable lineup (3-5-1-1): Wojciech Szczęsny; Federico Gatti, Bremer, Alex Sandro; Juan Cuadrado, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic, Nicolo Fagioli; Angel Di Maria; Dusan Vlahovic.
Betting on Sevilla
The story of Sevilla’s relationship with the Europa League is nothing short of cinematic. While the team was fighting to avoid relegation in La Liga, they were also dominating in the Europa League and defeating their opponents with style.
This competition has become a constant source of success for the team, with six titles to their name and a strong performance against Manchester United in the previous round, winning 5-2 with ease.
Undoubtedly, the arrival of José Luis Mendilibar as head coach has been a game-changer for the team. Not only has he taken them out of the relegation zone and secured their safety, but he’s also given them a real chance to reach yet another Europa League final – especially since they’ll be playing the second leg at home.
However, the team has struggled on the road this season, failing to win a single European game away from home. In the Champions League group stage, they drew twice and lost once, while in the Europa League, they lost twice and drew once, conceding a total of nine goals and scoring only four.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic; Jesús Navas, Loic Badé, Marcao, Marcos Acuña; Nemanja Gudelj, Fernando; Ivan Rakitic, Oliver Torres, Lucas Ocampos; Youssef En-Nesyri.
JefeBet Prediction
Juventus come into this match as favorites, not only because they have played very well at home in the second half of the season, but also because Sevilla have had a lot of headaches playing away.
The Spanish team has struggled to find the net, and they will face one of the best defenses not only in Serie A, but also in the current continental competition.
That said, Juventus also struggled to score. At home, their performance has improved, but their goals have not been as many as expected and under Mendilibar, Sevilla’s defense has improved considerably.
Prediction: Under (JUV 1 – SEV 0).
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