The last time Barcelona faced Sevilla in La Liga earlier this season, they left with a shocking 4-1 defeat at Estadio Ramon. This time, a high-flying Blaugrana side hosts them at home, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table.
It's La Liga action on Sunday, March 15, as Barcelona host a Sevilla side currently sitting 14th in the standings. Barca boss Hansi Flick will be aiming to maintain his side's four-point cushion over Real Madrid at the summit.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Sevilla: 14th in the La Liga table with 31 points from 27 matches.
🔸 Barcelona: First in the La Liga table with a four-point lead at the top.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Barcelona have won seven of the last eight meetings between these two sides.
🔥 Sevilla have not won a league match at Barcelona's home since December 2002.
🔥 Barcelona are coming off three consecutive league wins against Levante, Villarreal, and Bilbao.
🔥 While Sevilla beat Barca 4-1 earlier this term, they have not won this away fixture in any competition since 2010.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴Barcelona | Form: W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Despite a recent 1-1 draw in Europe, Hansi Flick's side has been dominant domestically, winning its last three matches to stay ahead of Real Madrid.
The squad receives a major boost with the return of Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia, providing much-needed depth as they look to avenge their heavy loss from earlier this season.
⚪Sevilla | Form: L🔴D🟡D🟡W🟢D🟡D🟡:
Matias Almeyda's side has been remarkably tough to beat lately, losing only one of their last eight league matches during a solid run of form.
They have been relatively solid on their travels, picking up 15 points away from home, and will arrive as the fresher team since they did not have midweek European commitments.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Barcelona (possible):
J. Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Martin, Casado, Pedri, Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha, F. Torres.
⚪Sevilla (possible):
Vlachodimos, Azpilicueta, Nianzou, Gudelj, Salas, Juanlu, Agoume, Sow, Carmona, Adams, Romero.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Lamine Yamal — The teenage sensation has been cleared to play after a fitness scare and remains Barca's most dangerous creative outlet.
✨ Isaac Romero — Expected to lead the line for the visitors as they look to exploit a Barcelona defence missing several key starters.
✨ Marc Casado — Likely to be introduced in the midfield to provide fresh legs and energy against a sturdy Sevilla setup.
✨ Ferran Torres — Could be recalled to the starting lineup to add clinical finishing in the final third of the pitch.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 1.29
💵 Sevilla/Away to win = 9.29
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.67
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.35
This clash presents a classic momentum battle: a confident Barcelona side leading the title race faces a Sevilla team that has proven very difficult to break down in recent weeks.
With history heavily favouring the hosts but the visitors boasting a 4-1 win from earlier this season, the stage is set for a compelling La Liga afternoon.
Who do you think will take the points? Could you tell us your prediction in the comments?
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Sevilla game here on MSport.
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