#8 Sevilla vs Leicester City
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Leicester’s European fairytale is still on track although their Premier League form this season has been disappointing, to say the least. This will be the first meeting between these two sides. Along with Atletico Madrid, these two sides have scored the least number of goals (8) in the group stages this season.
Players to watch out for
- Steven N'Zonzi has been sensational for Sevilla in midfield, with the towering box to box midfielder sitting in the second spot in the completed passes department (behind Marco Verratti).
- The duo of Jamie Vardy and Riyadh Mahrez have been quiet in the league but have linked up well in Europe. These two have to be at their best to help Leicester mount a challenge against an in-form Sevilla side, who are flying high under Jorge Sampaoli.
Key stats
- Leicester's average possession of 41.6% in the group stages is the lowest of any team to have reached this season's round of 16.
- Sevilla have kept more clean sheets than any other side in this season's Champions League (5 in 6 games).
Prediction
Sevilla may find it tough against a well-drilled Leicester back line, but will eventually qualify in a close encounter.
First leg – Sevilla 1-0 Leicester City
Second Leg – Leicester City 1-1 Sevilla
