Juventus vs Sevilla Predictions & Tips ahead of this Europa League semi-final on Thursday night. Can Sevilla make a significant step forward towards the final of this competition? Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.
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Juventus vs Sevilla Predictions
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An Intense Europa League Face-Off
Key Stats
– Sevilla have lost four of their last five away trips in the competition.
– Juventus remains unbeaten at home in the Europa League since 2009.
Sevilla boasts an unmatched record in the Europa League, having reached the semi-finals five times in the past decade. The Spanish side has consistently emerged victorious in their previous four final four appearances, claiming titles in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2020. However, their away performances have been underwhelming this season, making the road to the final challenging.
Juventus’ Home Dominance
Since the 2009 rebranding of the Europa League, Juventus has maintained an unbeaten home record. Currently sitting second in Serie A, they have won four of their last five matches in the competition, marking their comeback as a European threat after their Champions League exit. Juve have also won their last two games and secured home victories against Freiburg and Sporting in Europe.
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As Juventus prepares to face Sevilla in the Europa League, ongoing financial controversies and potential penalties threaten to affect the team’s performance. The impact of off-field turmoil cannot be underestimated, as the Bianconeri grapples with the consequences of these events.
Juventus’ Plusvalenze Scandal and Potential Penalties
On May 9th, the Collegio di garanzia dello Sport’s ruling on the Juve-plusvalenze (profit manipulation) case revealed significant new evidence. The judges confirmed the existence of a deliberately manipulated financial framework that corroborated the Italian Football Federation prosecutor’s allegations, leading to a 15-point penalty on January 20th.
Although the case has been referred back to the Court for a new verdict, it is evident that Juventus may face a substantial points penalty, adding pressure on the team.
The Club’s Uncertain Future
With five ongoing investigations set to influence Juventus’ future, the club, along with other teams involved in suspected “suspicious partnerships,” are on shaky ground. The Collegio di garanzia has rejected most of the club’s appeals, leaving only one possible route for the club to alter its penalty.
Impact on the Europa League Clash with Sevilla
The club’s management, including Agnelli, Paratici, Cherubini, and Arrivabene, faces heavy suspensions as a result of the Collegio’s rulings. The court will reevaluate the penalties imposed on other Juventus board members, including Nedved, and subsequently on the club itself.
Vlahovic’s Return to Form and Support from Di Maria and Kostic
Our prediction is based on Vlahovic’s recent resurgence, as the striker has scored in Juventus’ last two games after a rough patch. With support from Di Maria and Kostic, Vlahovic is poised to find the net. Di Maria has provided four assists in Serie A and averages three key passes per game in the Europa League, while Kostic has contributed eight assists in Serie A and one in the Europa League.
Sevilla’s vulnerable defense further supports this prediction. You can back Vlahovic to score anytime assisted by either Di Maria or Kostic at an interesting 7/2 with William Hill.
A Hard-fought Draw
Despite Juventus’ recent struggles and financial issues, which could result in penalties for the team, we predict a 1-1 draw. Both sides are strong contenders, and this evenly-matched encounter is likely to end in a stalemate also considering that Juventus are hard to beat at home and that Sevilla have been struggling to stay competitive on the road this term. The final is likely to be decided in Spain.
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