Sigma Olomouc v Sevilla Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Thursday 23^rd August 2018 (Kick-off 6 PM GMT)

On Thursday evening, Czech outfit Sigma Olomouc host Spanish side Sevilla in the Europa League play-off round first leg.

Sigma Olomouc booked their place in this tie by recording a 4-1 aggregate win over Kairat of Kazakhstan. Sevilla made it through to this play-off by seeing Lithuanian side Zalgiris 6-0 on aggregate in the last round.

The home side are in the Europa League for the first time in years this season. In truth, their recent record in the competition is not terrible, as their record of just one defeat in their last games illustrates. The Czech side has also won five of those games too.

Sevilla are the most successful club in the history of this competition, lifting the trophy on five occasions. Only the Andalusians and compatriots Real Madrid have retained the trophy.

Top Football Bookmakers

The Andalucian’s are undefeated in the Europa League in seven games, having recorded six wins in the process. Their last game in the Europa League prior to this season was their victory over Liverpool in the final of the competition back in 2016.

The visitors also have a strong recent away record in the Europa League, winning four of their last six games on their travels, while remaining undefeated in six outings in the competition.

Prediction

Away win and/or over 2.5 goals