Bidding to overturn a one-goal deficit, West Ham welcome Sevilla to the London Stadium as both sides renew acquaintances in the Europa League Round of 16. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

The Seville-based outfit do have a slight advantage, however, we know better than to write off this West Ham side with the 4th best home record in the English top-flight.

Work to do for the Hammers

Nikola Vlasic should've given his side the lead early in Spain but failed to hit the target and if you don't score- especially against the top sides-, you're bound to concede. Having shipped just one goal, however, the Hammers are still very much in this tie. The first leg loss was their third consecutive loss in all competitions and although they were faced with the danger of going four games without a win, Diop and Yarmolenko were on target for the Hammers in a 2-1 victory against Aston Villa. The Hammers have lost ground in the top four race and as such, going all the way in this competition might just be the only way to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the first time ever.

The Europa League specialists were at it again last as they went on to secure a first-leg advantage in front of their fans at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. A well-worked free-kick was capped off by a brilliant Munir strike, the Seville-based outfit with a slight hold on the tie. Sevilla, barring any unforeseen circumstances, is guaranteed a place in the Spanish league top-four and although they would've been disappointed given the ground they lost on league leaders Real Madrid, a single loss in their last eleven games in all competitions does mean they're to tough side to beat. Still and all, they would be keen on getting back to winning ways following a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano last time out.

West Ham vs Sevilla Team News

West Ham possible starting XI:

Areola; Johnson, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice, Lanzini; Benrahma, Vlasic, Fornals

Sevilla possible starting lineup:

Bono; Navas, Kounde, Carlos, Augustinsson; Delaney, Rakitic; Corona, El-Haddadi, Martial; En-Nesryi

West Ham vs Sevilla Prediction: 2-2

West Ham do have an uphill battle this Thursday as they look to overturn a one-goal deficit against a Sevilla who have dominated the Europa League in recent seasons. We expect them to notch up a goal or two, however, we don't think they would keep Sevilla out as we envisage Julen Lopetegui's troops doing just about enough to secure progression.