Two sides already have a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League lock horns this Wednesday in the Champions League. Sevilla welcomes Chelsea at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez with kickoff at 11 pm.
Both Sevilla and Chelsea already have secured spots in the last 16 with two games to spare. All focus will be finishing on a high note in Group E in the first knockout stage.
Chelsea had to work their way to secure a win against Rennes in their last outing. However, a late goal from Olivier Giroud saw them pick a 2-1 win and a spot in the last 16. The Blues currently have won three in a row in their competition since their 0-0 draw with Sevilla.
Their last run of form that coincides with this was their 2012 run when they won four straight Champions League games. The season marked a period when Chelsea raised the trophy for the only time with an infamous win against Bayern Munich in the final.
It has been 11 years since Sevilla last made it to the Champions League spot. The reward will be for both sides to pick up a victory on Wednesday night. The Los Nervionenses followed their matchday with one draw at Stamford Bridge with three straight wins. Sevilla remains unbeaten after five games in the UEFA flagship competition for the first time.
Sevilla vs. Chelsea Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other in their first league that ended in a 0-0 draw. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Huesca 0-1 Sevilla
FC Krasnodar 1-2 Sevilla
Sevilla 4-2 Celta Vigo
Sevilla 1-0 Osasuna
Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Sevilla
Away
Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham
Rennes 1-2 Chelsea
Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea
Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United
Chelsea 3-0 Rennes
Sevilla Team News
The return of goalkeeper Tomas Vacslik coincides with Bono’s loss, who recently tested positive for coronavirus. Karim Rekik will fill in for the injured Sergio Escudero at left-back. Suso will be unavailable after suffering from a knock.
Chelsea Team News
Frank Lampard might set the same starting XI that secured a draw against Tottenham. Christian Pulisic made his return last weekend and might get a nod on the left flank. Kai Havertz looks set to make a start in the starting XI. Giroud might get a nod at the top of the attacking line, depending on how Timo Werner fits in.
Prediction and Odds
Both sides have already earned a spot in the last 16; hence we expect a draw from both sides with the same form.
Correct Score: 1-1
Draw
Both Teams to Score
