One of the most interesting ties in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey sees Athletic Club face Sevilla at Estadio San Mames on Wednesday, with this fixture also taking place on Sunday in La Liga.
Athletic enjoyed a comfortable 8-0 aggregate win over Huesca in the previous round, while Sevilla struggled past third-tier Villanovense 1-0.
Latest odds
The Basques have won only three of the ten home games they have played in all competitions this season and William Hill price them at 6/4 (2.50) to record another victory.
Sevilla have been extremely tough to beat this season, suffering just one defeat in their last 16 domestic matches, and Pablo Machin's team are priced at 9/5 (2.80) to triumph in Bilbao, with the draw offered at 21/10 (3.10).
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Team news
Athletic were in action on Monday night, securing a much needed league win at Celta Vigo. Striker Aritz Aduriz started that game on the bench but the 38-year-old could return here. Mikel Rico and Inigo Lekue are sidelined for the hosts.
Sevilla, meanwhile, should have centre-back Gabriel Mercado back from injury while Aleix Vidal is also pushing for a return.
Preview
These two sides have enjoyed contrasting fortunes this season with Sevilla flying high in La Liga and Athletic unexpectedly flirting with relegation.
Sevilla's away record, however, not been overly impressive, with the side from the south of Spain winning just one of their last nine matches on the road in all competitions.
Indeed, five of their last seven away games have ended as draws, while Athletic are La Liga's draw specialists with ten of their 18 league games ending as stalemates.
Tips and predictions
Backing a draw in the first leg of this Copa del Rey encounter looks tempting given the two sides' respective records.
Also worthy of consideration is investing in the draw at half time at 10/11 (1.91) with this bet paying out in four of Athletic's last six games in the league.
Draw at 21/10 (3.10) for a 1pt stake with William Hill
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