Sevilla-Barcelona is a match from the fourth day of the Spanish La Liga: here’s where to watch it, the probable formations and the prediction
Nobody expected Sevilla to get off to such a disappointing start: two defeats and a draw for Lopetegui’s side, who now host a Barcelona side on the rebound after their debut draw against Vallecano at Camp Nou. Since then, Xavi’s team has posted two victories, scoring four goals on both occasions, and giving the feeling that they can still grow, despite a flagging market. In short, not a very good moment for the Andalusians, and with the coach now looking like he might even risk something. Not in the immediate future, but if Sevilla fail to turn their season around, then they might well jump. With the mid-September stoppage time that could happen on the dot.
The Catalans are on the ball. And they do not want to stop their chase of Real Madrid, who are engaged at home against Betis. If Ancelotti’s team should win without any particular problems, Xavi’s team is called upon to make a greater effort. But in the end, Barca, too, should succeed in their bid for a third straight victory in La Liga.
Mir, Sevilla striker
The Prediction
A Barcelona victory is to be expected, perhaps with a less resounding result than those that have come so far. But Xavi’s troop should be able to win the game in a match that should still yield at least three goals in total
The Sevilla-Barcelona likely line-up
- Sevilla (4-4-2): Bono; Navas, Nianzou, Rekik, Telles; Gomez, Jordan, Fernando, Torres; Mir, Lamela.
- BARCELONA (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Garcia, Balde; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembele.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
