Sevilla and Barcelona clash with both sides hoping to continue their strong starts to La Liga 2026/27. The Catalans are looking to secure top spot heading into the international break by winning at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

Players stepping up as the new-look Sevilla takes shape

Following some key departures in the summer and with relatively little money spent, Sevilla have defied expectations so far this season. Youngster Miguel Sierra has emerged to play a significant role out wide, and he scored the winner in a 1-0 win at Deportivo La Coruña on Wednesday.

There is also competition up front with recent additions Robbie Ure and Lucas Stassin fighting for one place. Ure could rotate in here, despite his failure to strike in six appearances in La Liga to date.

Rubén Vargas and Arouna Sangante are both set to miss out through injury again, but a clear spine is emerging in Luis García Plaza’s side. Lucien Agoumé and loanee Youssouf Fofana should form the central midfield duo once more.

Sevilla predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Iglesias, Castrín, Salas, Suazo; Agoumé, Fofana; Sierra, Guridi, Correia; Ure.

Raphinha firing as Barcelona’s relentless start continues

Barcelona are expecting to have goalkeeper Joan García available, despite replacing him at the interval against Racing Santander on Wednesday. The 25-year-old suffered a sprained ankle, but only came off as a precaution.

Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji are confirmed injury absentees once more. Hansi Flick is likely to make light changes, with Anthony Gordon and Fermín López expected to come into the starting lineup, following midweek rests.

Raphinha scored a hat-trick last time out to continue his stunning opening to the campaign. The Brazilian has netted 11 goals in seven appearances and is clearly enjoying life as the striker in this side.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Sevilla (4-2-3-1): J. García; E. García, Cubarsí, Martín, Espart; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Gordon; Raphinha.

Sevilla vs Barcelona Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Barcelona to score over 1.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.23 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona
  • 22Bet Booking Code: G2GG8

Key stats:

  • Barcelona are averaging 4.67 goals per game in La Liga this season.
  • The Catalans have scored at least four times in each of their last five matches in all competitions.
  • Sevilla have conceded 10 goals across their past four home fixtures against Barça.

On current form, backing Barcelona to net over 1.5 goals is a safe pick. Their attacking stars are all available and looking sharp. Raphinha’s threat is supplemented by the brilliance of Lamine Yamal, who scored and assisted twice in the 7-2 victory on Wednesday night.

Yamal has registered at least two goal contributions in each of his past five appearances. He will cause a lot of problems for Sevilla, who have lost this fixture in four of the past six seasons.

Sevilla vs Barcelona Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Both teams to score
  • Odds: 1.75 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: SYEG8

There were four goals for Sevilla in a shock victory in this fixture last term, while each of the three most recent meetings at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán have seen both teams score.

Despite their offensive dominance, Barcelona do have some defensive cracks. Both teams have netted in four of their past five games, and backing a repeat offers value at 1.75.

Verdict: Barcelona to score over 1.5 goals (1.23) — Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona