Two Andalusian teams which stayed undefeated in the first round are going to face each other in the second. The difference is that Sevilla won Espanyol away, while Granada drew with Villarreal after a real goal fest. The two teams met the last time three seasons ago and then Granada won Sevilla at home by 2-1, while Sevilla revenged at its stadium by 2-0.
Granada’s fans should be pleased with the beginning of the return season in La Liga. Their teams was absent in last two seasons and in the first round Granada played in Villarreal. Naturally, they were outsiders but the match turned into a real goal fest in which they always manage to annul the home team lead. They were losing 1-0 and 2-1, but they were able to catch up. When they received the third and fourth goals it seemed that are beyond salvation, however, Granada scored two goals in last 15 minutes and pulled off one point. Manager Martinez should be happy with fact that new players scored three goals; experienced Soldado, and Machis and Vico.
Probable lineups Granada: Silva – Diaz, D. Duarte, G. Sanchez, Quini – Brice, Montoro – Puertas, Vico, Vadillo – Soldado
Sevilla underwent a full overhaul this summer, all with the objective to at least return at positions that lead to the Champions League. They secretly hope to join the title race, but at the beginning it is important that they won. The first round and away match with Espanyol, and Granada played very well and won by 2-0. They have new manager Lopetegui and a lot of new players, out of which even seven were starters. Reguilon scored the first goal and slightly forgotten Nolito was scorer of the second. We expect changes in the starting line-up if Carlos and Ocampos are not ready, while Banega is going to be starter.
Probable lineups FC Sevilla: Vaclik – J. Navas, Carrico, D. Carlos (Kounde), Reguilon – Fernando, Banega, Jordan – Ocampos (Munir), L. de Jong, Nolito
Granada has no respects for stronger teams at the beginning of season we believe that are capable to score a goal against their neighbours from Seville. The guests are naturally favourites to win but it could be harder to do than it was in the first round against Espanyol.
Pick: Both teams to score 1.78 - 78/100 @1XBet