Malaga v Sevilla Betting Preview Friday August 21st 2015 KO 19.30 p.m (U.K)

Malaga v Sevilla

Friday August 21st 2015 KO 19.30 p.m (U.K)

    

Malaga had decent year after finishing ninth in La Liga last season. They briefly threatened to break into Europe after a run of eight victories from ten matches. They continued that good form with a shock 1-0 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou until their form began to drop off, eventually finishing ninth. New manager Javi Garcia has injected new confidence and self belief into his team but they face a stern challenge tonight against double Europa cup winners Sevilla.  A number of their key players have also departed for different clubs including the likes of Juanmi, Samuel, Samuel Castillejo, Francisco Portillo and Sergio Sanchez.

Sevilla had another highly successful season winning back to back Europa League titles and were unlucky to just miss out on automatic Champions League qualification; finishing fifth just behind Valencia. That didn't matter as a place was guaranteed in the groups stages of the Champions League after they beat Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in the Europa League final. That victory allowed them to contest the UEFA  Super Cup final were they were beaten 5-4 by Barcelona in a pulsating match that went to extra time. Sevilla have lost their main talisman Carlos Bacca who joined AC Milan after scoring 49 goals during two seasons in the Primera League. However, they have  signed the likes of Adil Rami, Mariano, Steven N'Zonzi and Michael Krohn-Dehli while Ciro Immobile and Yevhen Konoplyanka should add quality to their attack.

Betting Tip:

I think this game will have a few goals in it, Sevilla will be regarded as favorites but they have been leaking goals. Malaga have home advantage and were beaten by these opponents 3-2 last time they met last May. I think Malga can at least get a point here.

Betting Tip:

Both teams to score and a draw @7/2 Bet365