Athletic Club has been struggling lately, losing their last match and winning only two of their last five games. Sevilla, on the other hand, has had a mixed run but managed two wins in their last five, including a recent victory away from home. Recent meetings between these two sides have often been tight and low-scoring, with most games ending with just one or two goals. The last two encounters both ended in narrow 2-1 and 3-2 wins for Sevilla.

This match looks very close and could go either way, but given Sevilla's slightly better recent form and their success in the last two meetings, they seem more likely to edge this one. A draw is also a real possibility considering how evenly matched these teams have been.