Sevilla sit just 2pts behind Barcelona in the La Liga table and have a game in hand over the Catalonians heading into their big game on Saturday. Sevilla secured a 2-0 win at Osasuna last time out, while Barcelona returned to winning ways in midweek with a 3-0 victory over Elche.
Barcelona have a good overall head-to-head record against Sevilla as you might expect, but in recent seasons the Spanish giants have had their issues against them.
Sevilla have secured one win and two draws from their last three games against Barcelona, winning 2-0 in the Copa del Rey earlier this month.
Under 2.5 goals have been scored in each of the duo’s last three meetings, but the three meetings prior to that were packed with goals.
In terms of the form guide, Sevilla head into this game as the favourites with five wins and one defeat from their last six matches. Barcelona have picked up three wins, one draw and two defeats from their last six outings, so could well struggled this weekend.
Under 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Sevilla’s last six fixtures, five of which have produced clean sheets for the 4th placed club.
Only two of Barcelona’s last six outings have seen under 2.5 goals scored and the Spanish giants have only failed to score in one of those matches but it was against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey.
On the injury front, Sevilla look set to be without Lucas Ariel Ocampos and Marcos Acuña until next month, while Barcelona are expected to be without the services of Ronald Araujo, Sergi Roberto, Philippe Coutinho and Ansu Fati for the trip to Seville.
En-Nesyri top scores for the home side with 13 La Liga goals and will provide the focal point of Sevilla’s attacks this weekend, while Messi will be the big threat for Barcelona having scored 18-goals in the league alone this season.
Joan Jordan and Griezmann both have 6 assists each in the league this season and are likely to be the main creative forces for either side on Saturday.