Barcelona vs Sevilla Prediction, Tips & Odds – Sep. 29, 2023

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September 28, 2023

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Barcelona vs Sevilla Prediction 29.09.2023. In the eighth round of the Spanish La Liga, Barcelona hosts Sevilla. The match is scheduled for Friday at 9:00 PM, at the Olimpico Stadium.

In the previous round, the home team played to a draw against Mallorca, while the visitors defeated Almeria.

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Barcelona vs Sevilla Odds

Barcelona Team News

In the last league match, Barcelona drew 2:2 away from Mallorca against Mallorca. The home team took the lead in the eighth minute, and the equalizer was scored in the 41st minute by Raphinha’s goal. By the end of the half, Mallorca took another lead, with Fermin Lopez scoring the final goal, this time with Raphinha in the role of assistant.

They currently occupy the third position in the table with 17 points, two less than the first-placed Girona. In the current part of the championship, Barcelona registered five victories and two draws, while in the first round of the Champions League, they defeated Antwerp at home with 5:0.

Barcelona will once again be without the services of Pedri due to a thigh problem, but the midfielder is now closing in on a return, which will be a huge boost for the team. However, Frenkie de Jong will be out for six weeks with an ankle injury suffered during the 3-2 win against Celtic last weekend.

Coach Xavi is likely to return Roberto Lewandowski to the starting line-up on Friday, with the Poland international rested at the start of the game against Mallorca. Jules Kounde will also be brought back into the starting line-up, while Inigo Martinez and Ferran Torres are likely to miss the game and Andreas Christensen could once again end up on the bench due to Ronald Araujo’s return to form.

Need a goal from outside the box? ⚽️

Call Raphinha! 📞
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 27, 2023

Sevilla Team News

In the previous round, Sevilla defeated Almeria at home 5:1. Already by the beginning of the second half, the home team had an advantage of as much as 4:0, and goals were scored by Youssef En Nesyri, Dodi Lukebakio, Suso, and Erik Lamela. In the 71st minute, the visitors forced a kick from the penalty spot, which they realized, and in stoppage time, Juanlu Sanchez successfully played past Kike Salas, who set the final score.

Before the match with Almeria, Sevilla registered one more win, two draws, and three losses in the league, and currently, they occupy only the 12th position in the table with seven points won. In the first round of the Champions League, they drew with Lens 1:1 at home, while in the final of the UEFA Super Cup, they lost to Manchester City after a better penalty shootout.

Sevilla currently has a long injury list, with Oliver Torres, Mariano Diaz, Marcos Acuna, Marca, Tanguy Nianzou and Alfonso Pastor sidelined.

Most of the players who ran onto the pitch for the first whistle against Almeria in the last game should keep their places, meaning Lucas Ocampos could end up on the bench again. Sergio Ramos and Ivan Rakitić are in line for returns, although coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is likely to bring in the experienced pair for the match with the La Liga champions. Youssef En-Nesyri started the game in place of Rafa Mir on Tuesday and scored, so the Morocco international should get a chance in the middle again.

🗣 @suso30oficial, @ErikLamela and Kike Salas on last night's 5-1 win:

🤩 A much needed performance
🔥 Dodi impressing
🏠 Superb support from the fans
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) September 27, 2023

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Injuries and suspensions

Barcelona: Pedri, Frenkie de Jong

Sevilla: Oliver Torres, Mariano Diaz, Marcos Acuna, Marcao, Tanguy Nianzou, Alfonso Pastor

Expected Lineups

Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Gundogan, Romeu, Gavi; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix

Sevilla (4-2-3-1): Nyland; Navas, Bade, Ramos, Pedrosa; Sow, Rakitic; Suso, Lamela, Lukebakio; En-Nesyri