Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao are going to face off against each other in a rematch of the 1/4 finals of the Europa League. Here is our soccer forecast.
Sevilla is just a step away from the classification of the semi-finals in the UEFA Cup for the third time, thanks to the stunning victory at `San Mames` in the first clash. In view of the fact that their chances of a place in the Champions League in La Liga are quite small, the team of Unaj Emery will try to win a ticket to the most commercial European club tournament of UEFA Cup again.
Sevilla is in a series of 12 consecutive victories in this competition at home and that is why the fans hope of another victory. Kevin Gameiro is quite effective in household meetings of Sevilla and it is expected to be the biggest threat for the defenders of their opponents, such as Fernando Jorente also could hurt his former teammates if there is a chance.
Unaj Emery won`t be able to rely on the suspended Banega while Daniel Karico is injured. Benoit Tremulinas is questionable for the match and expected on the day of the match to make it clear whether he will be able to help his team to qualify for the next stage.
Athletic Bilbao managed to end a run of four matches without a win in all tournaments, beating Rayo Vallecano with 2:0 in the Primera after the hits of Raul Garcia and Inaki Williams. Ernesto Valverde still hopes that his team can reverse the development of impact this Thursday, relying mostly on the top scorer Eric Aduric. The veteran has had 15 goals in the Europa League, scored a hit in the first game at `San Mames`, but the question is whether he can find flaws in the protection of Sevilla and again to lead his team to the semifinals.
Ernesto Valverde will be without Merino and Laporte in the upcoming clash that treats injuries. The young star Inaki Williams received a minor injury, but it is expected to recover in time for the visit at `Ramon Sanchez Pishuan`.
Taking into account this form of Sevilla at home, we think they will try to secure a place in the semi-finals firmly, despite the fact that they can afford a draw in a rematch with the Lions. Certainly the team expects a heavy fight, but they will be able to rely on counter-attacks, as the guests will seek hit and expect to sign a second success against Bilbao.
Our soccer prediction mentioned by www.11livesoccer.com is 1.
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