Preview
- Tournament: La Liga
- Date: Sunday, Oct 20
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Camp Nou, Spain
Sevilla will travel to Barcelona in their 10th game of the 2024/25 La Liga season at Camp Nou. The Blaugrana remain unbeaten on home soil this season and endured a shocking 4-2 defeat to Osasuna before the international break.
Hosts Barcelona are one of the most successful teams in Europe and have not suffered a single home defeat since opening up the new campaign. They are three points ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid and enter this game on the back of a win 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves. Hansi Flick’s men would like to achieve a similar result against a side this weekend who have struggled to gather any kind of momentum this season.
Meanwhile, Sevilla had a drastic start to the new campaign as they are currently sitting 12th in the table with only 12 points after nine games. Los Nervionenses has majorly lacked consistency since the start of the season and will enter this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Real Betis before the international break.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona have a lengthy injury list including the likes of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo and Gavi in the treatment room. Defender Inigo Martinez has declared himself fit after picking up a muscle injury before the international break.
Sevilla Team News
As for the visiting side, they would be without the services of Saul Niguez, Djibril Sow, Isaac Romero and Albert Sambi Lokonga in this tie. Former Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to lead the attack. To make matters worse, defender Nianzou Kouassi is sidelined through suspension.
Barcelona vs Sevilla Predicted Lineups
Barcelona predicted lineup: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Pena
Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde
Midfielders: Casado, E Garcia, Pedri
Forwards: Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Sevilla predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Nyland
Defenders: Carmona, Bade, Nianzou, Juanlu
Midfielders: Agoume, Gudelj
Forwards: Lukebakio, Fernandez, Ejuke; Iheanacho
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 65 times in the past, with Barcelona winning 43 of those games. Sevilla have won only 10 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 12 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| May 26, 2024 | Sevilla 4-4 Barcelona | La Liga |
| September 29, 2023 | Barcelona 4-1 Sevilla | La Liga |
| February 05, 2023 | Barcelona 2-3 Sevilla | La Liga |
| September 03, 2022 | Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona | La Liga |
| April 03, 2022 | Barcelona 2-3 Sevilla | La Liga |
Key Players to Watch in Barcelona vs Sevilla
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
The Polish striker once again has made a perfect start to the domestic campaign as he’s leading the La Liga charts with 10 goals to his name. Lewandowski has scored 11 goals and made two assists in 11 appearances across all competitions and has looked dangerous in front of goal.
Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla)
Belgian winger Dodi Lukebakio has made a decent start to his La Liga campaign, having scored three goals in nine appearances for Sevilla. The 27-year-old looks like the only player that could win points with his attacking instincts.
Barcelona vs Sevilla Prediction
Just like every season, Barcelona are expected to get an easy three points against the visitors this year. The Blaugrana are coming off a thumping 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves and are currently leading the La Liga standings by three points. The bookmakers have favoured the hosts to win this tie against Sevilla while maintaining their unbeaten record at home in the Spanish top flight.
As for Sevilla, they have made a disappointing start to the new domestic campaign and record only three wins from their last nine domestic games. Garcia Pimienta’s side have picked up only 12 points but will enter this fixture in a confident mood.
Predicted Score: Barcelona 2-0 Sevilla
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Where to Watch Barcelona vs Sevilla Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | gxr.world |
| Spain | DAZN Spain |
FAQs
Q. When is Barcelona vs Sevilla?
The Barcelona vs Sevilla game will be played on 20th October at Camp Nou.
Q. Where to watch Barcelona vs Sevilla live for free?
The game between Barcelona and Sevilla can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Barcelona vs Sevilla?
The predicted score for Barcelona vs Sevilla is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Barcelona vs Sevilla?
Both Barcelona and Sevilla played 65 games. Barcelona recorded 43 wins, Sevilla managed 10 whereas the other 12 games ended in a draw.