Henry Roldán
Two of the top favorites to win the current edition of the Europa League are battling it out this Thursday to secure their spot in the continental tournament’s final. Sevilla vs Juventus will face each other in the second leg of the semifinals.
It is worth mentioning that in the first clash, played last week in Turin, both clubs drew 1-1. Youssef En-Nesyri scored for the Spanish team, while Federico Gatti evened the match for the Italians at the 90+7 minute.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the stellar match between Sevilla vs Juventus.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Sevilla vs Juventus Europa League Semifinals Second Leg Game on May 18, 2023
- Where: Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium – Seville, Spain.
- When: Thursday, May 18, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Sevilla (+150) / Tie (+230) / Juventus (+195)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115) / Under (-145)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-105)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Sevilla
The arrival of José Luis Mendilibar to Sevilla’s bench was undoubtedly a blessing for the Spanish team. Not only did the team mathematically avoid relegation, but it also has a chance to secure a spot in the Europa League final.
The team in white and red reached a valuable draw in Turin in the first leg, where it even came close to defeating Juventus if it was not for that last-minute goal from the Italian team after a corner kick.
Sevilla’s change not only came with a substantial improvement in its defensive performance, but also with a higher production from its offense. Until a few matchdays ago, this team’s offense was one of the worst in La Liga, but now, it has scored 15 goals in the last eight matches played, reaching a total of 44 goals..
This improvement was also showcased to its home crowd. In the last five home games of the local championship, the team only lost once. In addition, it has won the last three Europa League knockout matches at home.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Bono; Jesús Navas, Loic Badé, Nemanja Gudelj, Marcos Acuña; Fernando, Ivan Rakitic; Oliver Torres, Lucas Ocampos, Bryan Gil; Youssef En-Nesyri.
Betting on Juventus
With a possible reduction of points that could leave them out of European positions looming over the team, winning the Europa League title would be Juventus’ salvation to ensure it is able to see continental action next season.
However, the situation is far from simple for the Italians. Although the team managed to salvage a draw at the last minute at home, getting a victory in Sevilla, and in the Europa League, is a feat that very few have managed to achieve in recent campaigns.
On top of that, we must add the fact that Massimiliano Allegri’s side hasn’t performed well on the road. In its last six Serie A matches, the team has only won twice, while in 17 matches played, it has only scored 14 times.
That being said, in the three away matches played in the Europa League, the team has attained two wins and a draw, while showcasing its great defense by conceding just one goal. Let’s not forget that in the Italian Calcio, Juve has the second-best defense in the league, having conceded 28 goals, with only 14 of them coming away from home.
Probable lineup (3-5-1-1): Wojciech Szczęsny; Federico Gatti, Danilo, Alex Sandro; Juan Cuadrado, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic, Nicolo Fagioli; Angel Di Maria; Dusan Vlahovic.
JefeBet Prediction
As the two are favorites to win the current edition of the Europa League, we are likely to see a fiercely contested match in Sevilla on Thursday, as these two teams have accustomed us to.
The home team is on the rise, and having mathematically secured its spot in the top division will surely give it more peace of mind ahead of this encounter.
On the other hand, Juventus has not been scoring much on the road, but its defense is an unbreakable rock for opponents trying to score.
We can expect a game similar to that one played on the first leg, with plenty of defensive displays, a few goals, and putting all in to secure a spot in the final.
Prediction: Under (SEV 1 – JUV 1).
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