Crystal Palace vs Sevilla predictions for this friendly pre-season that will be played on Sunday night. Who will win this Michigan clash? Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Crystal Palace vs Sevilla Predictions
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The Clash of Eagles and Andalusians
Key Stats
– Sevilla have lost their two most recent pre-season fixtures.
– Odsonne Edouard was Crystal Palace’s second-highest goalscorer last season with 17 goals.
As the 2023-24 Premier League approaches, Crystal Palace are leaving no stone unturned in their pre-season preparations. This forthcoming Sunday, in Michigan, they’ll cross swords with the reigning Europa League champions, Sevilla, in a friendly that’s shaping up to be more than just a casual game. On the other hand, Sevilla, with their eyes on the impending La Liga season, will utilise this friendly as a litmus test for their readiness.
The Preparation Conundrum: Crystal Palace
The Eagles have been relentless this pre-season, striding onto the pitch five times already. Despite a 1-0 setback against Barnet on July 11, which marked the start of their preparations, they’ve shown resilience, drawing against Brondby and then securing victories over Crawley Town and Watford in subsequent fixtures. However, the Eagles tasted defeat in their recent encounter against Millonarios, 2-1.
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Roy Hodgson’s squad is staring at a crucial stage of their preparations with only two more friendlies left before the Premier League season kicks off against newly-promoted Sheffield United on August 12. In terms of player recruitment, the Eagles have managed to rope in Jefferson Lerma from Bournemouth on a free transfer. This signing, however, might not be the last, as the Palace hierarchy is looking to bolster the squad further before the transfer window closes.
Last season, Crystal Palace secured an 11th place finish in the Premier League. However, scaling higher up the table will require not just significant investments, but also a consolidation of their tactical approach and a boost in overall team performance.
The Spanish Challenge: Sevilla
Sevilla, under the stewardship of Jose Luis Mendilibar, are meticulously planning their strategy for the 2023-24 La Liga season, which commences with a home game against Valencia on August 11. Ahead of this fixture, Sevilla will be participating in three more pre-season friendlies.
The Andalusian side have already stepped onto the pitch five times this summer, clinching victories over Cordoba, Ceuta, and Independiente del Valle. However, recent losses to Hansa Rostock and Magdeburg have somewhat tarnished their perfect start. Last season, despite an underwhelming 12th place finish in La Liga, Sevilla guaranteed their Champions League participation for the 2023-24 campaign by triumphing in the Europa League.
The Spanish team has welcomed two new faces this summer, with Loic Bade making a permanent switch from Rennes and Adria Pedrosa coming in on a free transfer from Espanyol.
Teams’ Line-up: A Look at the Probables
For Crystal Palace, players such as Eberechi Eze and Odsonne Edouard are anticipated to make a comeback. Cheick Doucoure, who has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, is also expected to start. Newcomer Lerma is also likely to maintain his place in the heart of midfield.
On the other side, Sevilla are predicted to field a familiar XI. Doubts remain over the participation of Youssef En-Nesyri, their top scorer from last season, owing to transfer speculations. But the likes of Rafa Mir, Lucas Ocampos, Joan Jordan, and Thomas Delaney are expected to make their presence felt.
Predictions: Drawing the Battle Lines
Prediction One: Match Outcome
Given the data, a bet from the win-draw-away market seems appropriate. Considering Crystal Palace’s average performance (BettingTips4You rating of 6.81) and Sevilla’s recent losses in friendlies, the match is expected to be evenly contested. Therefore, predicting a draw seems reasonable.
Prediction Two: Correct Score
Crystal Palace’s average goals per game last season stood at 1.1, while Sevilla’s form has been unpredictable. With both teams likely to play a competitive game, a low-scoring draw (like 1-1) can be a feasible prediction.
Prediction Three: Goalscorer
Odsonne Edouard, with 17 goals in 35 appearances for Crystal Palace last season, has shown consistent form. As he’s likely to feature in this match, Edouard is a promising candidate to be the goalscorer.
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