Previews
WED 24.09.2014
Liga BBVA matchday five offers Real Sociedad de Fútbol a new chance to get back on track in domestic competition. The side from San Sebastián, who have four points from a possible 12, visit the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán to take on Sevilla, who have been in unstoppable form so far this season. Unai Emery's men have ten points from the first four matches.
Team news
The Andalusians will be without goalkeeper Mariano Barbosa, midfielder Sebastián Cristóforo, striker Kevin Gameiro and defender Alejandro Arribas, all of whom are injured. While a virus means Rubén Pardo joins the injured Gerónimo Rulli and David Zurutuza, on sidelines.
Views from the dugout
Despite the current form of his team, Sevilla coach Unai Emery, remains level headed and stated in the press conference that anything can change from one day to the next. He was also cautious about his opponent: "Real is a team that is struggling for results, but they have bounced back from every stumble". For his part, Jagoba Arrasate anticipated changes in his starting line-up before revealing that his team must improve possession and play a complete game.
Predictions from Sportium.es, the official La Liga bookmakers
Good starts are significant indicators that you should try not to miss for online sports betting.
The first 45 minutes in the Sánchez Pizjuán are a nightmare for visiting teams.
Sevilla have gone into the break ahead in 9 of their last 11 matches in Nervión and the odds of the trend continuing and Emery’s men winning at half time are 2.65.
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