Barcelona will travel to Seville on Sunday evening looking to extend their unbeaten run and take advantage of dropped points from the Madrid derby. Hansi Flick’s side has been in excellent form, winning their last two league games and thrashing Valencia 5-0 in the Copa del Rey midweek.
Sevilla, meanwhile, are unbeaten in four matches but have endured a disappointing campaign, sitting in 12th place in La Liga. Francisco Garcia Pimienta’s side will be hoping to cause an upset, but their poor record against Barcelona suggests otherwise.
Match Details
- 📍 Location: Seville, Spain
- 🏟️ Stadium: Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
- 📅 Date: Sunday, 9 February 2025
- ⏰ Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- 📌 Referee: Alejandro José Hernández Hernández
- 📺 VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Sevilla (Last 5 Matches)
- 🤝 Getafe 0-0 Sevilla – 01/02/25
- 🤝 Sevilla 1-1 Espanyol – 25/01/25
- ✅ Girona 1-2 Sevilla – 18/01/25
- 🤝 Sevilla 1-1 Valencia – 11/01/25
- 🟥 Almería 4-1 Sevilla – 04/01/25
Barcelona (Last 5 Matches)
- ✅ Valencia 0-5 Barcelona – 06/02/25 (Copa del Rey)
- ✅ Barcelona 1-0 Alavés – 02/02/25
- 🤝 Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta – 29/01/25
- ✅ Barcelona 7-1 Valencia – 26/01/25
- ✅ Benfica 4-5 Barcelona – 21/01/25
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- Barcelona 5-1 Sevilla – 20/10/2024 (La Liga)
- Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla – 05/02/2023 (La Liga)
- Sevilla 0-3 Barcelona – 03/09/2022 (La Liga)
- Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla – 03/04/2022 (La Liga)
- Sevilla 1-1 Barcelona – 21/12/2021 (La Liga)
➡️ Last 5 Meetings:
- Barcelona Wins: 4
- Sevilla Wins: 0
- Draws: 1
Team News & Expected Lineups
Sevilla Team News
- 🚑 Injuries: Albert Sambi Lokonga (hamstring), Akor Adams (thigh), Tanguy Nianzou, José Ángel Carmona
- ⚡ Player to Watch: Dodi Lukebakio (9 La Liga goals)
🔮 Sevilla Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
🧤 GK: Nyland
🛡️ DEF: Salas, Badé, Gudelj, Pedrosa
🛠️ MID: Níguez, Agoumé, Sow
⚡ ATT: Lukebakio, Romero, Vargas
Barcelona Team News
- 🚑 Injuries: Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen
- ❓ Doubts: Gavi (head injury, likely to return)
- 🔥 Returning Players: Dani Olmo (came off the bench vs Valencia)
- 🔄 Rotation: Lewandowski & Araujo rested midweek, expected to start
🔮 Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
🧤 GK: Szczesny
🛡️ DEF: Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde
🛠️ MID: Casado, Pedri
⚡ ATT: Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha
🎯 ST: Lewandowski
Match Prediction & Analysis
🔍 Key Talking Points:
- Barcelona’s attacking firepower (60 goals in 22 matches, La Liga’s top scorers)
- Sevilla’s inconsistency and poor record vs Barcelona
- Hansi Flick’s tactical adjustments to maintain momentum
⚔️ Tactical Battle:
- Sevilla will aim to frustrate Barcelona with a compact defensive shape.
- Barcelona’s full-backs (Koundé & Balde) will be crucial in stretching Sevilla’s defense.
- Dodi Lukebakio is Sevilla’s biggest threat on the counter.
🔮 Score Prediction:
Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona
- ⚽ Lewandowski to score
- 🔥 Yamal to assist
- ✅ Barcelona to close the gap on Real Madrid & Atlético
Final Verdict
Sevilla: ❌ Lacking form, injury concerns, poor record vs Barcelona
Barcelona: ✅ Unbeaten in 2025, high-scoring attack, motivated to capitalize on Madrid derby result
Expect Barcelona to dominate possession and secure a comfortable win in Seville.
