La Liga action returns this Sunday as Barcelona travels to the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to face Sevilla in a crucial top-flight clash.
The visitors, sitting 3rd in the table, must keep pace with title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, while Sevilla looks to strengthen their push for European qualification.
Barcelona comes into the game after a dominant 5-0 Copa del Rey quarter-final win over Valencia. At the same time, Sevilla extended their unbeaten league run to four games with a goalless draw against Getafe last time out.
🤍Sevilla Seek Upset to Boost European Hopes | Home Win = 5.49💵
Sevilla have endured an inconsistent season but find themselves just four points off the European spots. Garcia Pimienta’s side have been solid at home, securing 18 points from 11 matches at the Estadio Ramon.
Despite their struggles, Sevilla’s recent defensive resilience will be key as they aim to frustrate a Barcelona side they haven’t beaten in La Liga since 2015 and in all competitions since 2021. A positive result could reignite their push for continental football next season.
🔵Barcelona Look to Close Gap on Top Two | Away Win = 1.56💵
Barcelona have hit form at the right time, winning their last two league matches and advancing in the Copa del Rey in style. The Catalans boast the best away record in La Liga, collecting 24 points from 12 matches on the road.
Hansi Flick’s men are four points behind league leaders Real Madrid and will aim to capitalize on any slip-ups when the top two clash this weekend in the Madrid derby. With the gap to first standing a chance of being reduced to either 2 or 3 points, Barca can be expected to go for the win.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
Sevilla are without Jose Angel Carmona due to suspension, while Joan Jordan and Tanguy Nianzou remain sidelined with injuries. Dodi Lukebakio, who has netted 9 times in La Liga this season, will be a key attacking threat for the hosts.
Barcelona will miss Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. However, Gavi is expected to return after missing the Copa del Rey win. Ferran Torres, who netted a hat-trick against Valencia, may drop to the bench, with Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha leading the attack.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.84💵
⚽Sevilla are unbeaten in their last 5 home La Liga matches, winning 2 and drawing the other 2. Also, they’ve not lost 3 consecutive home games to Barca at least since 2001. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 2.80
⚽Barcelona have won their last six league meetings with Sevilla, keeping clean sheets in four of those encounters. | Main Market: Away Win (1x2 - Early Pay-out) = 1.85
Sanchez Pizjuan -Home of Sevilla & Venue of the Game
Both teams have much at stake in this fixture, with Barcelona eager to stay in the title race and Sevilla pushing for Europe. Expect a high-intensity battle under the lights in Seville.
🔗You can check out the Laliga game, Sevilla vs Barcelona, on MSport.
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