Valencia Handicap (0)

Valencia has one of the worst seasons behind it. After 29 rounds, the team joined the fight for survival, taking 18th place in the table. Even the appointment of a new coach could not radically change the situation. Under the leadership of Ruben Baraj, the “bats” played 8 rounds, in which they scored only 2 victories, losing the remaining 5. In the final match, they even lost to weak Almeria (1:2), which is worrying.

During the indicated period, “Valencia” creates an average of 1.3 xg with an allowed 1.21 xg.

Sevilla approach this match in a not-so-optimal condition. 3 days before this match, the Biało-Czerwoni faced Manchester United (2:2) in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

In the domestic championship, the club found itself in a similar situation to Valencia and is also trying to avoid relegation. For this purpose, the position of the head coach was rotated before the international break. Jorge Sampaoli was replaced by Jose Luis Mendilibar. Under his leadership, Sevilla played 2 matches in which they scored 4 points. However, a victory over Cadiz (2-0) and a draw with Celta (2-2) in terms of expected goals (xg) does not look convincing.

Valencia’s unsuccessful matches are largely due to banal bad luck. I suppose that in this meeting the hosts will be able to take advantage of the rival’s tight schedule and will be close to victory.