Red Bull Salzburg vs Sevilla
8th December 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
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Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1012 GMT, Tuesday 7 December
Red Bull Salzburg and Sevilla square off in UEFA Champions League action this Wednesday at the Red Bull Arena. Both teams can still finish top of Group G, with Salzburg on seven points and Sevilla on six. Lille are top of the group with eight points, and Wolfsburg have five. A point will be enough for the hosts, while the Spanish side need a win to go through to the last 16. Who will come out on top in this huge European clash in Austria? Check out the latest betting odds and tips.
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Red Bull Salzburg Preview – Can the Austrians see the job through?
Matthias Jaissle’s Red Bull Salzburg are in second spot in Group G, collecting seven points from five games. The Austrian Bundesliga champions have won two, lost two and drawn one so far.
After opening up with a 1-1 away draw with Sevilla, Salzburg beat Lille and Wolfsburg to put themselves in a commanding position in the group. However, defeats to Wolfsburg and Lille in the last two has blown Group G wide open again.
Salzburg are in desperate need of a positive result from this one. A draw would be enough, but the hosts will be gunning for all three points on home turf.
Sevilla Preview – Will the Spanish side leave with three points and a place in the last 16?
Sevilla have left themselves with a mountain to climb after taking just six points from five Champions League fixtures. So far, Julen Lopetegui’s boys have picked up one win, drawn three times and lost once.
Sevilla drew their opening three Group G games before losing 2-1 to Lille at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on matchday four. However, they kept their last-16 hopes alive with a vital 2-0 home victory over Wolfsburg last month, with Joan Jordan and Rafa Mir getting the goals.
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Three points will take Sevillistas through to the knockout stages – they can even win the group if results go their way on the final day. The bookies are offering 5/4 for an away victory.
Red Bull Salzburg vs Sevilla Betting Advice
Back in September, the reverse fixture at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan ended in a draw. A Luka Sucic penalty put Salzburg in front in Spain, but Sevilla levelled thanks to an Ivan Rakitic spot kick just before half time.
That was the first meeting between these two clubs since they locked horns in the UEFA Cup back in the 2008-09 season. Sevilla won both games that year by two goals to nil.
Key Facts – Red Bull Salzburg vs Sevilla Betting Tip
- Either side can still reach the last 16
- Sevilla have won two and drawn one of the three meetings
- The pair drew 1-1 in Seville back in September
A draw will be enough for Salzburg, while Sevilla need maximum points if they are to reach the last 16. The pair were tough to split in the reverse fixture in Seville, and we can see another stalemate between Salzburg and Sevilla here. Put some money on the draw and both teams to score at 7/2.
Teenager Karim Adeyemi is enjoying a fine season in Salzburg, netting 19 goals for club and country. The 19-year-old is available at 6/1 to score the opening goal of this one.
The best betting odds for Red Bull Salzburg vs Sevilla
Red Bull Salzburg to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Sevilla to win: 5/4 at Bet365
