Manchester City and Sevilla will face off in the UEFA Super Cup in Athens tonight, 16th August 2023.
Team News
Ruben Dias is unavailable for City due to concussion protocols, while fellow center-back John Stones continues to battle an abductor injury. Kevin De Bruyne will also be sidelined for months after picking up another serious hamstring injury as City decides whether to send him for surgery. Bernardo Silva has not made the trip to Greece due to illness. Josko Gvardiol could make his full City debut tonight after coming off the bench against Burnley. Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are expected to come into the starting lineup.
Sevilla had Loic Bade sent off in their La Liga opener, a 2-1 home defeat by Valencia, but the Frenchman’s suspension does not apply in Europe, so he will be available to face City. Tanguy Nianzou and Marcao are set to miss out with injury, but Jesus Navas is expected to feature against his former club.
Head-to-Head and Odds
Sevilla has only won one of their past six appearances in this final, while their record against City is not much better, with four Champions League meetings producing two wins for the Spanish side and one for City. However, City is the clear favorite to win the match, with odds of -250, while Sevilla’s odds are +675.
Prediction
City was dominant against Burnley in their Premier League opener, and despite losing to Arsenal in the Community Shield, they were the better team in that match.
On the other hand, Sevilla lost their La Liga opener to Valencia and will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance against City. However, City’s quality and depth should be enough to win this match.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on TV and online, with various streaming options for fans. Fans can check their local listings or visit the official Premier League website for more information on how to watch the match.
The Venue and Kickoff Time
The match will be at the iconic Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens, Greece. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 pm WAT.
Football enthusiasts can look forward to an intense rivalry and thrilling action evening as the two teams prepare to face off in Athens.
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