Arsenal vs Sevilla

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INSIGHTS

Pre Match

 

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Arsenal have won just three of their 11 UEFA Champions League group stage games against Spanish sides (D2 L6). However, two of those victories have come in their three games against Sevilla, including a 3-0 home win in September 2007.

 

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Sevilla have won just one of their 11 away games against English sides in all European competition (D5 L5), beating Manchester United 2-1 in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League round of 16.

 

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Following their 2-1 victory at Sevilla on MD3, Arsenal are looking to win both UEFA Champions League group stage games against a fellow big five European league side for the fourth time, previously doing so in 2006-07 (against Hamburger SV), 2012-13 (against Montpellier) and 2013-14 (against Marseille).

 

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Sevilla are looking for their first away victory in the UEFA Champions League since December 2020 (3-1 v Rennes), having failed to win any of their last eight away trips in the competition (D6 L2).

 

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Arsenal won 4-0 in their first UEFA Champions League home game under Mikel Arteta (v PSV), while the Gunners haven’t lost at home in the group stage of the competition since September 2015 v Olympiakos, going unbeaten in the last six (W5 D1).

 

Arsenal and Sevilla are set to clash in the UEFA Champions League Group B match, with the Gunners currently leading the group with six points and Sevilla trailing behind with two points. In their previous encounter, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, and another win over Sevilla could potentially secure their spot in the knockout rounds.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal recently suffered their first Premier League defeat, ending an 11-game unbeaten streak. The loss was marred by controversial refereeing decisions and frustration from Arteta. However, in the Champions League, Arsenal has been in a stronger position, leading their group. A victory against Sevilla, along with favorable results in other matches, could secure their place in the last 16.

Sevilla, on the other hand, is yet to win a top-flight European game this season. They have managed to avoid defeat in their recent domestic games but have been held to draws in Champions League away matches. Sevilla needs a positive result to boost their chances of advancing to the next round.

The previous meeting between the two teams ended in an Arsenal victory, with Gabriel Jesus playing a pivotal role. The Gunners will aim to replicate their success and potentially secure an early top-two finish in the group.

Sevilla will have to overcome their poor record in European away games and their previous defeat at the Emirates in 2007 to turn the tide in their favor. Arsenal will be motivated to maintain their strong position in the group and aim for another win against Sevilla.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla