Sevilla VS Athletic Bilbao live preview La Liga

Sevilla：

Sevilla has faced a challenging season, undergoing two managerial changes and struggling both domestically and in Europe. With just three wins in 18 league matches, they find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone and out of European competition after finishing last in their Champions League group. Under new head coach Quique Sanchez Flores, Sevilla has had a mixed start, winning one and losing one in his first two fixtures. Despite their recent struggles at home, Sevilla draws inspiration from their favorable recent head-to-head record, boasting three wins and one draw in their last four encounters with Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao：

On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao has had a more positive 2023-24 campaign, winning 10, drawing five, and losing three of their 18 league games. Ernesto Valverde's team sits just three points away from the top four, fueled by a 10-match unbeaten run across all competitions, including a dramatic late victory over Las Palmas to close out 2023. However, Athletic faces challenges on the road, with one win, two draws, and two defeats in their last five away league matches. Additionally, they have struggled historically at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, winning only one of their last 11 away games against Sevilla in La Liga. Despite these challenges, Athletic Bilbao has managed to secure points in three of their last four away meetings with Sevilla.

Analysis:

Sevilla faces several injury concerns ahead of Thursday's match, with Dodi Lukebakio, Joan Jordan, Jesus Navas, Orjan Nyland, Marcos Acuna, Loic Bade, Mariano Diaz, and Erik Lamela all potentially unavailable. Additionally, Youssef En-Nesyri is absent due to his commitments with Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations. Meanwhile, Athletic's Dani Garcia remains sidelined, and Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta are doubtful. Inaki Williams is away on international duty with the Ghana squad, potentially providing Alex Berenguer with an opportunity for his fourth league start of the season.

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