Soccer, Spain, Primera Division, Pick on 29.8.2006: Sevilla vs. Levante
Sevilla, that are used to be a rather mediocre side, has improved a lot over the past few years. They won the last years Uefa Cup by beating Middlesbrough 4:0, which gave them a place in the Uefa Super Cup, that ended with another Sevilla triumph, as mighty Barcelona were crashed by 3:0. Appearantly, the administration along with the management seem to be doing great job, as they have been very succesfull in their effort to make the right transfers and adjustments in order to improve their squads quality.
In general, their squad is extrimely wellorganized and should be strong enough to qualify for next years CL, which, by the way, will be their primary goal this season. They have bought several new players this year, with Poulsen and Chevanton as most important signings, that can, undoubtly, be considered as serious reinforcements. And, even if, they have lost Saviola (returned to Barcelona), I still see them been strengthened a bit. They ended last season with five consecutive wins (8, if games in the Uefa Cup are counted along), where the last two were against Real Madrid and Barcelona , it wasn't however enough to get the CL spot, as it was snatched by Osasuna, that were better in mutual matches. So, IMO Sevilla is a team to watch in spanish league, as they are confident, as well as, motivated to fight for the points from the day one to the end of a season. Levante, on the other hand, has been recently promoted (got the last promotion spot in 2nd division last year) and cann't be considered as a team that can take points from a strong club like Sevilla. Last time Levante was playing in first division, Sevilla beated them 3:0 in both games. As for this game, I'm sure Sevilla will take an easy win, as well as keep clean sheet. Additionally, I was going to back Sevilla with a EH bet, I have however chanced my mind, since it's an opening game for both teams and Sevilla will be without Chevanton and probably Ocio and Fabiano, so I'm going for AH bet instead.
Sevillas coach have selected following players for this match:
Palop, Cobeno, Daniel Alves, Hinkel, Javi Navarro, Dragutinovic, David, Jesus Navas, Fernando Sales, Poulsen, Maresca, Martí, Escude, Renato, Adriano, Puerta, Kepa and Kanouté.
29.8.2006 20:55 FC Sevilla - Levante, FC Sevilla @ 1.45 at Unibet
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