Just another fun game for Manchester City?
Qualification for the knockout rounds of the Champions League is as much a foregone conclusion as winning the group. That’s why it’s more or less about nothing against Sevilla. But coach Guardiola is determined to avoid this pre-match attitude.
Before the Manchester City vs Sevilla match, the odds indicate a clear favourite role for the hosts. Although Guardiola will certainly give one or two players a rest, the squad also has a lot of quality across the board. In addition, the hosts will not want to lose their rhythm.
Sevilla, meanwhile, are having a difficult season, which is clearly reflected in the bookmakers’ Manchester City vs Sevilla betting tips. The Spaniards still have something to play for, though, and will be looking to trouble the hosts a little and put in a good performance.
Manchester City – Statistics & current form
Once again, Manchester City have the highest possible expectations this season. The Skyblues hope to win the Champions League title, which they have not yet achieved. Therefore, Erling Haaland was bought in the summer, who is supposed to add the last percentage point to the Cityzens’ game. However, even though he has an outstanding goal-scoring record, not everything is running smoothly yet. In the league, Guardiola’s team is only second behind Arsenal.
In the Champions League, they have also drawn 0-0 twice in a row. Even with rest and not quite 100%, these are results that do not satisfy those in charge. Against Sevilla, striker Haaland, who has scored 28 goals in 23 games in the top flight so far, could also be missing. He was already unavailable at the weekend due to a sprain.
Manchester City’s situation, however, is by no means worrying. They are only two points behind Arsenal and have won their group in the Champions League. In addition, there have been three wins in three duels with Sevilla, so this is an opponent they are very happy to see.
Manchester City: Will the goal machine be fired up again?
Even if Haaland were to miss out, Manchester City could ignite the offensive turbo. Enough quality is there, even young Alvarez is a very good striker with a formidable finish. Moreover, the season is seen a bit too critically, after all, there was only a defeat in the Community Shield and in the league, both times against Liverpool.
In addition, Manchester City have won every home game this season. All six league games at the Etihad have been victorious, while in the Champions League there was a 2-1 win over BVB and a 5-0 win over Copenhagen. Overall, Manchester City scored around 3.2 goals per game in all their competitive matches combined.
With these circumstances in mind, ahead of the Manchester City vs Sevilla match, our prediction is that the hosts will win, scoring more than 2.5 goals in the process.
Predicted Manchester City line-up:
Ederson – Stones, Ruben Dias, Aké, Cancelo – Rodri, Bernardo, Palmer – Grealish, Foden, Alvarez
Last matches played by Manchester City:
Premier League
29/10/2022 – Leicester 0 – 1 Manchester City
Champions League Grp. G
26/10/2022 – Borussia Dortmund 0 – 0 Manchester City
Premier League
22/10/2022 – Manchester City 3 – 1 Brighton
16/10/2022 – Liverpool FC 1 – 0 Manchester City
Champions League Grp. G
11/10/2022 – FC Copenhagen 0 – 0 Manchester City
Sevilla – Statistics & current form
The guest from Sevilla plays a weaker season than Manchester City and already had to make a coach change. With Jorge Sampaoli, it should go forward, but this new coach currently also realises that this will not be too easy. The losses in the summer were too great, among other things the entire central defence was bought away. At least the team won 3:0 against Copenhagen, so that Sevilla is in third place and has secured it.
Something should happen in the Europa League in the new year. The first leg in Seville was a clear-cut affair, and the Andalusians have not won a game against an English team in a group stage since 2007. It should not be expected that this series will be broken this time.
Sevilla still have problems. There has only been one win in the last four competitive matches, and they lost to Rayo Vallecano at the weekend. Offensively, there are good approaches, but also weaker games, defensively too many gaps. This means that the team’s performances cannot be consistent.
Sevilla with problems in all team parts
In La Liga, Sevilla are currently just outside the relegation zone, having scored only eleven goals in twelve games. However, the Andalusians have already conceded 19 goals. In the Champions League, they have already conceded nine goals, only against Copenhagen in the last match did the attack work acceptably once, with a 3:0 win. There are problems everywhere, in defence, in midfield and also up front.
At least this game has some friendly character. So there should be opportunities to score a goal for Manchester City. That’s why our value tip before the Manchester City vs. Sevilla match is that both teams will score.
Predicted Sevilla line-up:
Bono – Jesus Navas, Rekik, Marcao, Acuña – Gudelj, Jordan, Rakitic – Isco, Lamela, En-Nesyri
Last matches played by Sevilla:
La Liga
29/10/2022 – Sevilla FC 0 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
Champions League Grp. G
25/10/2022 – Sevilla FC 3 – 0 FC Copenhagen
La Liga
23/10/2022 – Real Madrid 3 – 1 FC Sevilla
18/10/2022 – Sevilla FC 1 – 1 Valencia
15/10/2022 – Mallorca 0 – 1 Sevilla FC
Manchester City – Sevilla Direct Comparison / H2H Balance
Three head-to-head duels between these two teams have already taken place, with all three going to Manchester City. The 4-0 scoreline in the first leg was the highlight for now, and after three games the Skyblues are 9-2 up on goals scored
Manchester City – Sevilla Tip
For both teams, the final position in this group is already decided. Manchester City are group winners and Sevilla go into the Europa League. The Andalusians have failed to win six in a row away from home in the top flight, not since 2007 in England.
In addition, there are individual differences and poor form in the visitors. Therefore, before the match Manchester City vs. Sevilla, our tip is that the hosts win and more than 2.5 goals fall.
