Tomás Yelmini
This week, European soccer fans can enjoy continental action with the Playoffs for the UEFA Europa League finals. One of the most anticipated matches is the face-off between Sevilla vs PSV at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
This match will mark the first-ever European encounter between the two teams. Additionally, it will be the first time that Sevilla faces a Dutch opponent in a knockout stage of a European competition. For detailed information on how the teams are preparing for the Europa League Playoffs clash, as well as predictions, odds, and potential lineups for Sevilla vs PSV, check out JefeBet.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Sevilla vs PSV Europa League Playoffs First Leg on February 16, 2023
- Where: Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, Seville, Spain
- When: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 3 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Sevilla (+125) / Tie (+245) / PSV (+220)
- Asian Handicap: Sevilla (-0.25, -107) / PSV (+0.25, -112)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-106) / Under (-117)
- Both teams score: Yes (-136) / No (+105).
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Sevilla
Despite having a poor 2022–23 campaign, Sevilla had a wonderful victory over Mallorca on Sunday, winning 2-0 at home thanks to goals from Bryan Gil and Youssef En-Nesyri.
Why do we make such a big deal out of this league result? Those three points increased their lead over Valencia, the final team in the relegation zone, to four points. For this purpose, they had to start several key players for this important match. We will have to wait and see how the club’s star, Jesús Navas, is doing regarding his health. If he plays on Thursday, that would be his 100th European game wearing the Sevilla uniform.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Bono; Tanguy Nianzou, Loïc Badé, Nemanja Gudelj; Jesús Navas; Fernando, Pape Gueye and Bryan Gil; Suso and Óliver Torres; and Youssef En-Nesyri.
Betting on PSV
The team from Eindhoven arrived after defeating Groningen by a convincing 6-0 at home. With this victory, they are four points behind leaders Ajax and occupy the third position, behind AZ Alkmaar.
Their coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy, faces a second half of the season without Cody Gakpo, who left for Liverpool last month as top scorer and assist man with 9 goals and 12 assists. But they are also suffering from a number of injuries, including those of right-back Phillipp Mwene and Anwar El Ghazi. Meanwhile, Luuk de Jong was forced off on Saturday with a severe blow to the head, but they hope to have him back for Thursday.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Walter Benítez; Jordan Teze, André Ramalho, Jarrad Branthwaite and Patrick van Aanholt; Ibrahim Sangaré and Joey Veerman; Johan Bakayoko, Xavi Simons and Thorgan Hazard; and Luuk de Jong.
JefeBet Prediction
Out of 24 UEFA Europa League home games, Sevilla won 21 and drew two, and kept a clean sheet in 15 of them. In other words, we are talking about a team that is very strong at home. The flip side is PSV, who have lost their last three away games in the knockout phase, conceding 11 goals in total.
As last Sunday’s result weighs heavily on the soul, and because the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is a real fortress in European competitions, at JefeBet we believe that Sevilla will win the first leg of the series.
Prediction: Sevilla wins 3-1.
