Published on: May 3, 2021 1:07 pm IST|Updated on: May 3, 2021 1:07 pm IST
SEV vs ATH Dream11: Athletic Bilbao makes the trip to Seville for a La Liga clash in the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. After pretty much confirming their top 4 finish, Sevilla will have their sights set on chasing the top 3. They are 4 points behind 2nd placed Real Madrid and also have a game in hand over them. Athletic Club doesn’t have a lot to play for either after being firmly in mid-table. They followed up their impressive win against Atletico Madrid with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Real Valladolid. They will be wary of Osasuna who will look to catch up on them from behind.
Date: 4th May, Tuesday Kick-Off: 12:30 am (IST) Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville
La Liga Table: Sevilla is 4th in the table with Athletic Bilbao in 10th place.
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Recent Form Sevilla: WWWWW Athletic Bilbao: DLDWD
Head-to-Head (last 5 meetings): Sevilla – 2 Draw – 1 Athletic Bilbao – 2
Sevilla News
Injury Report and Unavailability:
• Sergi Gomez and Tomas Vaclik picked up niggles over the weekend and their involvement in the game will be subject to a late fitness test.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
• The backline should remain the same as Ivan Rakitic makes way for Joan Jordan in central midfield. • Luuk de Jong could be dropped with Youssef En-Neysri starts in between Suso and Lucas Ocampos.
Sevilla Starting XI (likely)
Yassine Bounou (GK) Jesus Navas Jules Kounde Diego Carlos Marcos Acuna Fernando Joan Jordan Suso Alejandro Gomez Lucas Ocampos Youssef En-Neysri
Athletic Club News
• Ander Capa, Iker Muniain and Yuri Berchiche who picked up injuries last week will continue to remain sidelined. • Oier Zarraga and Peru Nolaskoain are long-term absentees.
• Yeray Alvarez should be fit to return to the heart of the defence. • Unai Vendecor could be given a start in central midfield over Unai Lopez. • Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia will return to the attacking line.
Athletic Club Starting XI (likely)
Unai Simon (GK) Oscar de Marcos Yeray Alvarez Inigo Martinez Mikel Balenziaga Alex Berenguer Dani Garcia Unai Vencedor Jon Morcillo Inaki Williams Raul Garcia
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Youssef En-Neysri – En-Neysri has 17 goals in 20 starts this season which is very impressive. He has been the man of the match in his last 2 starts for the club, grabbing the winning goal in both games. He has created 14 chances, attempted 26 shots on target and scored equally with both his right and left feet.
Alex Berengeur – Berenguer has been very impressive of late with 8 goals and 3 assists so far. He has created 35 chances with 14 shots on target, 23 accurate crosses and 27 successful dribbles. Berenguer also scored the opening goal against Atletico Madrid.
Differential Pick
Jesus Navas – The right-back has been excellent all season and has picked up 6 assists so far. He has created 60 chances and has 54 key passes in La Liga this season completing 21 of his 26 attempted dribbles. He has also whipped in 48 accurate crosses from the flanks at a 32% accuracy. Navas has a pass success rate of 81% and does his defensive duties well too. He has 66 clearances and 31 interceptions too.
Goalkeeper – Bounou Defenders – Navas, Kounde, De Marcos, Balenziaga Midfielders – Berenguer (VC), D. Garcia, Gomez Forwards – Ocampos, En-Neysri (C), Williams
Likely Winner:
As Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid all won their games over the weekend, Sevilla can not finish this game week higher than where they started. But they will want to put as much pressure on them and potentially finish third to make a statement. Given Osasuna’s loss, even Bilbao have their 10th place secured this game week. Seville should win the SEV vs ATH Today Match Prediction as they have the better players and more consistent form. They have won 22 games, in comparison to Bilbao’s 10 and have conceded just 26 goals in their 33 games.