*3rd Game for LaLiga in Spain
ALMERIA
After going down 2-1 in the opener against champions Real in what appeared to be a very competitive game, they drew away from Elche and took their first point of this year's league. The hosts are determined to get the best they can from today's local derby, although Sevilla are not the ideal opponents for a first win.
"I expect a game full of tension, because both teams are looking for their first victory. The first two matches gave us psychology, since we left a good impression. If we compete in the same way, we can win" were the statements of the coach of Almeria.
Except Thedegies, Nieto and Martos.
SEVILLE
Sevilla's matchday 1 away defeat against Osasuna 2-1 in a game where the team's defensive function appeared dishonorable. In the second game against Valladolid, they got a draw at home and with it their first point of the season in LaLiga.
"The team is looking forward to getting their first win. We have a difficult task ahead of us at a venue where even the champions Real struggled. This makes us suspicious of what we will meet. I don't mind the criticism, we will do everything to give joy to world this year", said Lopetegui before today's match with Almeria.
Ancunia and Corona are out, while Suso returns.
ASSESSMENT
Local derby in Andalusia with the two teams clearly different in quality but with the same goal, the first win in the league and the first three points. Almeria gave Real Madrid a hard time and that makes Sevilla more suspicious.
The guests have the quality to win but they should improve their defensive function in any case. Almeria will try to surprise Sevilla and make it difficult for them.
Choice in the match the X2 & Over 1.5 at a yield of 1.75 from STOIXIMAN.