Sevilla vs Barcelona Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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On Sunday, at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, two of Spain’s biggest clubs go head-to-head to finish an underwhelming season for both of them amidst fairly significant off-field issues.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Sunday 26th May, 2024 - UK – 20:00 / US EST – 15:00 / US PST – 13:00
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be televised live via Viaplay Sports in the UK. / This match will not be televised live in the US.
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live via the Viaplay Sports app in the UK. / This match will be streamed live via ESPN+ in the US.
SEVILLA PREVIEW: CONCERNS OFF THE PITCH
According to reports in Spain this week, it appears that Sevilla have missed out on Osasuna manager Jago Arrasate with the likelihood being that he goes to Real Mallorca. That is perhaps a sign of the goings on behind the scenes with the pressure very much on Sporting Director Vitor Orta as the Andalusian giants once again languish in the bottom-half of La Liga.
Like last season, it took three managers during this campaign for Sevilla to finally pull themselves away from the relegation battle with Quique Sanchez Flores eventually steadying the ship after the sackings of both Diego Alonso and Jose Luis Mendilibar. However, their results have once again deteriorated and they come into this one on the back of three successive defeats.
BARCELONA PREVIEW: UNCERTAINTY OFF THE PITCH
After winning the title last season, it was only mid-January this year when Xavi Hernandez announced he would depart Barcelona at the end of this season after a 5-3 loss at home to Villarreal. The Blaugrana then went on an impressive run of form and, with financial issues still remaining, a u-turn was announced whereby Xavi would remain.
Now, though, after a reported fall out with president Joan Laporta, it appears that the former Al Sadd coach may indeed still go this summer. On the pitch, Barcelona are just getting themselves through to the end of an underwhelming season but do come into this one on the back of a convincing 3-0 hammering of struggling Rayo Vallecano last week.
SEVILLA TEAM NEWS: SEVERAL INJURY ISSUES
Sevilla veteran captain Jesus Navas is a doubt for the visit of Barcelona, whilst there are several other injury issues. Djibril Sow, Nemanja Gudelj, Suso, Erik Lamela, Oliver Torres and Isaac Romero are all missing for this one.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Nyland; Bade, Ramos, Salas; Navas, Agoume, Bueno, Acuna; Ocampos, Lukebakio; En-Nesyri
UNAVAILABLE: Suso (Injured), Lamela (Injured), Torres (Injured), Gudelj (Injured), Sow (Injured), Romero (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Navas (Injured)
BARCELONA TEAM NEWS: DE JONG STILL OUT
Ronald Koeman has selected Frenkie de Jong in his 30-man provisional Netherlands squad for UEFA EURO 2024 but the midfielder is still unavailable for this one, whilst defender Alex Balde is also missing through injury for the Catalans.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Joao Cancelo; Roberto, Gundogan; Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski
UNAVAILABLE: Alex Balde (Injured), De Jong (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
SEVILLA VS BARCELONA PREDICTION
We have two of what many would suggest are Spain’s big five or at least big six clubs here at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. However, both of them are heading into a summer full of financial uncertainty that has disrupted the institutions both on and off the pitch. Sevilla, even when their form suggested they were back among the best teams in Spain this spring, were not playing well, whereas at least Barcelona have experience and levels of quality to see them through the vast majority of their underperformances.
SEVILLA VS BARCELONA TIP: BARCELONA TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
