The 2024-25 edition of La Liga kicks off with its first set of matches this week as Las Palmas take on an impressive Sevilla side in an important clash at the Estadio Gran Canaria on Friday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Las Palmas vs Sevilla Preview
Sevilla finished in 14th place in the La Liga standings and punched above their weight after a slow start to their season. The Andalusian giants suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Las Palmas, on the other hand, finished in 16th place in the league table last season and have struggled over the past year. The hosts held Liverpool to a 0-0 stalemate in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Las Palmas vs Sevilla Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sevilla have a good record against Las Palmas and have won eight out of the 10 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Las Palmas' paltry one victory.
- Sevilla have won each of their last seven matches against Las Palmas in La Liga - only Atletico Madrid have a better record in this regard in the history of the competition.
- In a run dating back to February last year, Las Palmas are winless in their last 14 matches in La Liga - the lowest points tally in the competition during this period.
- Las Palmas are winless in their last seven matches against teams from Andalusia in La Liga - their worst such record in the club's history.
- Sevilla have lost their last four matches in La Liga.
Las Palmas vs Sevilla Prediction
Sevilla showed flashes of their ability last season and have a point to prove when going into this game. The Andalusians have impressive attacking players in their ranks and will need to be at their best this week.
Las Palmas have struggled in recent months and have their work cut out for them this weekend. Sevilla are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Las Palmas 1-2 Sevilla
Las Palmas vs Sevilla Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sevilla to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sevilla to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Jaime Mata to score - Yes