Sevilla take on the visitors PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of UEFA Europa League 1/16-final round. The match will be played on Thursday, February 16th at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla).
Sevilla are having one of the toughest seasons of the 21st century. The Andalusian club suffered a number of setbacks at the very start of the season. In the fall, Julen Lopetegui was unable to bring the team out of the crisis and was fired. Yes, and Jorge Sampaoli did little right away. As a result, Sevilla are still at risk of relegation from LaLiga. Now, gradually the state of affairs of the team is leveling off and improving. Four wins in the last six matches and only one defeat in regular time. And even then at the Camp Nou from Barcelona. Separately, it should be noted that Sevilla won all four home matches in 2023, without conceding a single goal in their own net.
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Last season under Schmid, PSV could not get past Ajax, although the fight for the title was fought to the end. Roger left for Benfica in the summer, and Ruud was raised to his post, who had previously worked with a “double”. For PSV, this season, too, frankly did not work out. The Dutch club is failing in the domestic arena. It is clear that all rivals are close, and there is still a lot to play, but right now the eminent club from Eindhoven is not even in the top 3! Therefore, it is difficult to understand how important the Europa League is now for PSV. PSV have had problems this season, both at home and away. However, if the wards of Ruud van Nistelrooy gradually added to their field, then away from the club a series of three matches without victories, including a 0-1 defeat from the modest Emmen.
The football roads of Sevilla and PSV Eindhoven have never crossed, either in official or friendly matches. Therefore, the upcoming match at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan will be a valuable experience for the opponents. In this meeting, Sevilla are still the favorite, although not obvious one. The victory of the Spanish club is estimated at 2.33 at odds of 3.15 for PSV and 3.40 for a draw in regular time. Sevilla should definitely win at home. The game in Eindhoven will definitely be tough. Therefore, the wards of Jorge Sampaoli will do everything to succeed in the first meeting.
The visiting side is not so confident in matches on the road.
Prediction for the match: Sevilla to win.
