La Liga - FC Barcelona VS Sevilla Prediction

La Liga - FC Barcelona VS Sevilla
Match Time: 21-10-2024 03:00 Monday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Under the guidance of new manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona has started the season on a strong note. They are aiming to extend their lead at the top of La Liga with a win against Sevilla. Barcelona has been in excellent form, securing victories in eight of their nine league matches. Despite some injuries, the return of Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, and Gavi is a boost for the squad. Wojciech Szczesny is expected to debut as Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined.

Sevilla has managed to recover from a slow start to the season and is now showing signs of improvement. However, they face a tough challenge against a dominant Barcelona side. Key players like Saul Niguez, Djibril Sow, and Tanguy Nianzou are unavailable, affecting their defensive options. Dodi Lukebakio, who had a quiet international break, will be keen to add to his tally of three league goals this season.

Head-to-Head
Barcelona has a strong track record against Sevilla, remaining unbeaten in their last eight encounters, with seven wins and one draw. Sevilla has not won an away league match against Barcelona since 2010, indicating a significant challenge for them.

Prediction
Barcelona enters the match as the clear favorite, with their recent form and historical dominance over Sevilla supporting this view. A predicted 2-1 victory for Barcelona reflects their attacking strength, especially with Robert Lewandowski in top form. Additionally, a high-scoring match could be on the cards, with predictions of over 3.5 goals.

Pick: Barcelona -1