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THE FACTS
When does Sevilla vs Villarreal take place and what time does it start?Sevilla vs Villarreal will be played on Sunday, December 3, 2023 – 5:30 p. m. (UNITED KINGDOM)
Where can I get tickets with prices for Sevilla vs Villarreal?Visit the club’s official online page for the latest information on priced tickets
What TV channel is Sevilla vs Villarreal broadcast on in the UK? Sevilla vs Villarreal will be broadcast live on LaLigaTV, although La Liga matches are also televised on Viaplay Sports and ITV.
Where can I stream Sevilla vs Villarreal in the UK?Sevilla vs Villarreal can be streamed on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed on ITVX.
THE AUDIT
SEVILLE
Sergio Ramos scored the 1,000th goal in UEFA Champions League history in midweek to give the Andalusians a 2-0 lead over PSV Eindhoven, but a late comeback by the Dutch, which also involved a nine-man loss to Sevilla, saw them eliminated. of this party and put tension and anguish on Diego Alonso.
The former Uruguayan coach is already the assistant coach of Sevilla’s crusade after José Luis Mendilibar and it is possible that he will leave Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán very soon. Sevilla are 4 points above the back 3 after thirteen games with only 3 wins in 20 games in all competitions so far. this season.
VILLARREAL
Since the appointment of former Valencia and Olympique de Marseille coach Marcelino, Villarreal have achieved 3 consecutive victories in 3 other competitions. The Yellow Submarine were languishing in La Liga, where they remain, but now hope to return to the top seven. .
Marcelino’s reign began with an unconvincing and hard-fought 2-1 defeat to Zamora in the Copa del Rey before Jose Luis Morales scored a hat-trick to beat Osasuna 3-1 last weekend. Panathinaikos, leader of the Super League, by 3 goals to two at El Madrigal.
THE TEAM NEWS
SEVILLE
The experienced duo of Jesús Navas and Sergio Ramos will also be unavailable due to suspension, while Erik Lamela and Suso will be available due to injury.
EXPECTED XI (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; Nianzou, Baden, Salas, Pedrosa; Soumaré, Fernando; Lukebakio, Rakitic, Ocampos; En-Nesyri
NOT AVAILABLE: Navas (suspended), Ramos (sanctioned), Bade (injured), Suso (injured), Lamela (injured), Marcao (injured), Pastor (injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sow (wounded), En-Nesyri (wounded)
VILLARREAL
Winger Yeremy Pino is unavailable through injury, as are Alexander Sorloth, Francis Coquelin and attacking midfielder Denis Suarez.
EXPECTED XI (4-4-2): Jorgensen; Foyth, Albiol, Cuenca, Alfonso; Altimira, Parejo, Capoué, Baena; Gerardo Morales
NOT AVAILABLE: Pino (injured), Sorloth (injured), Suárez (injured), Coquelin (injured)
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THE PREDICTION
Diego Alonso will most likely lose his job as Sevilla coach very soon, as the Andalusians look set for the relegation battle. Only a win and that win against a sixth-place opponent leaves the Uruguayan in a precarious position. Villarreal, given their new form, will head south with a lot of confidence and it is difficult to see how this Sevilla will defeat an opponent coached by Marcelino.
BETTING TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – VILLARREAL WIN OR BLACK