Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: It is challenging to pick a favorite

Prediction for the Primera Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao match which will take place on January 4th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Like last season, Sevilla was disappointed in the first round. They survived in the previous round of the Spanish Cup, beating Atletico Astorga 2:0. Going into Wednesday's game, Sevilla is 16th in the La Liga standings with 16 points, just three more than Celta, who are in the relegation zone. Sevilla's home record is 14th in the league, with two wins and three defeats in nine meetings and a goal difference 13:13.

It's still being determined whether Alvarez, Garcia, and De Marcos will be available. The Basque side are on a 10-match unbeaten run, with seven wins and three draws to Athletic's three. Before the break, they had two wins over Atletico (2:0) and Las Palmas (1:0). Going into Wednesday's game, Athletic are in fifth place in the Basque league, with 35 points, three less than Barcelona, who are in the UEFA Competition. Athletic's away record is sixth in the league, with three wins, two defeats, and a goal difference of 9:8.

It is challenging to pick a favorite in this match. On the one hand, Athletic have the best statistics in the current season, and the Basques are good away from home. On the other hand, Sevilla has always been a home team, and after the break, they will have nothing to do but concentrate on home competitions and try to reach the European Cup, if not through the league, then through the Spanish Cup.