Sevilla vs Dortmund Predictions and Betting tips

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The Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan is the stage for this highly anticipated encounter as Sevilla and Dortmund go at it in the first leg of the Round of 16 stage in the UEFA Champions League. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Both sides were pitted in the same group back in the 2010/2011 Europa League. The first leg ended with a Sevilla win while the second ended in a highly-entertaining stalemate with both sides netting two goals each.

High-flying Sevilla look to stretch winning run

Marcelinho’s troops head into this game in terrific form having won all of their last nine games in all competitions. This brilliant form has cemented them into 4th place, also, they’re in pole position to secure a place in the final of the Copa Del Rey having beat Barcelona in the first leg.

Two wins in seven for Terzic’s troops

Dortmund travel to Spain looking to get back to their best-having win only two games of the last seven matches. As it stands, they’re currently six points out of the top four. Will they fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2010/2011 season? They played out a 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim in their most recent game. How well will they manage against a Sevilla side that is looking very impressive at the moment?

Sevilla vs Dortmund Team News

Burki, Meunier, Witsel, and Hazard wouldn’t be able to travel with the squad given their injury problems. The hosts, on the other hand, wouldn’t be able to field Acuna, Ocampos, and Navas with the trio all out injured.

Sevilla possible starting XI:

Bono; Vidal, Kounde, Carlos, Escudero; Fernando, Jordan, Rakitic; Suso, Gomez; En-Nesyri

Dortmund possible starting XI

Hitz; Can, Akanji, Hummels, Guerreiro; Bellingham, Delaney; Sancho, Reus, Reyna; Haaland

Sevilla vs Dortmund Prediction: 1-0

Both sides will be heading into this game in contrasting form with the home side looking like the side on the up. As such, a narrow win for the home side looks like a bet that should be considered.