14 March 2017 at 19:45
Match Summary
Leicester defeated Sevilla 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by W. Morgan 27′, M. Albrighton 54′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Leicester had 29% possession while Sevilla held 71%. Leicester had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Sevilla. Leicester made 2 substitutions, Sevilla made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Leicester and Sevilla — 2 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Mahrez
Match Statistics
Leicester had 29% possession against Sevilla's 71%. Leicester registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Sevilla managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–10. Fouls committed: 10–10.
Lineups
Leicester lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under C. Shakespeare, while Sevilla deployed a 4-2-3-1 under J. Sampaoli.
Defensive Solidity
Leicester deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sevilla's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Leicester field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Sevilla's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Leicester start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Sevilla averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: C. Shakespeare
Substitutes
Coach: J. Sampaoli
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Leicester have recorded 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats. Sevilla show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Leicester vs Sevilla Head to Head Results
Leicester and Sevilla have met 2 times — Leicester won 1, Sevilla won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2017.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
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