The Matchday 23 clash in La Liga between Sevilla and Barcelona will take place on February 9 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Sevilla vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sevilla
Sevilla managed not to lose in four consecutive La Liga matches for the first time since May last year. However, during this series, the club only defeated Girona (2-1) and drew in the other three matches against Valencia (1-1), Espanyol (1-1), and Getafe (0-0). Notably, in the last round, Sevilla's eight-match scoring streak in La Liga was broken. Garcia Pimienta's team has climbed to 12th place and is just four points away from the European competition zone.
Defender Jose Carmona will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Sevilla's last 8 league games.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 7 of the club's last 10 La Liga matches.
- Sevilla scored only one goal in the first half of their last seven home matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Sevilla (4-3-3)
Orjan Nyland – Jose Carmona, Nemanja Gudelj, Loic Bade, Adria Pedrosa – Albert Sambi Lokonga, Saul Niguez, Djibril Sow – Dodi Lukebakio, Isak Romero, Ruben Vargas.
Barcelona
The Catalans played their last two La Liga matches at home and secured two victories. Hans Flick's side first thrashed Valencia with a 7-1 scoreline and then narrowly defeated Alaves (1-0). Before that, the team had not won in four consecutive La Liga matches (2 draws and 2 losses). The club continues to hold onto third place in the standings, with the gap to leaders Real Madrid reduced to four points. It's also worth mentioning that Barcelona remains the best in attack, having scored 60 goals.
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, defender Andreas Christensen, and midfielder Marc Bernal are sidelined due to injuries.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in five of the Catalans' last league matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 19 of Barcelona's last 24 La Liga matches.
- Two or more goals have been scored in the second half of 8 of the club's last 11 away matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Alex Balde – Marc Casado, Pedri, Gavi – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Referee
Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
Matches – 10 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 30%.
Sevilla vs. Barcelona: Match Prediction
In the central match of this round, Real Madrid will face Atletico, meaning at least one of the Madrid teams will drop points, which benefits the Catalans. To take advantage of this opportunity and close the gap on the two championship leaders, Hans Flick's side needs to win their match. This is quite possible, as Sevilla has average performances in home matches.
I believe that the best attacking line will have no trouble breaking down the hosts' defense, as was the case in the first round when the Catalans thrashed Sevilla 5-1. It's worth noting that Barcelona has an excellent record against this opponent – in 18 previous league encounters, the Catalans have won 14 times, with 4 draws. Additionally, in this La Liga season, Sevilla has faced top-3 clubs three times and lost all, with a total score of 6-13.
My prediction: Barcelona to win
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