Sevilla vs Barcelona: prediction for the La Liga fixture

In the previous season Sevilla played in the Europa League, advanced into the playoffs, but got eliminated by West Ham in the second round. The Red-Whites failed to succeed in Copa del Rey, they got off to a great start, but after a victory over Zaragoza Julen Lopetegui's men were defeated by Betis. 

After a 4th place finish in the previous season, Los Nervionenses failed to find a victory in first three games of a new La Liga campaign. Moreover, team earned only one point, they drew to Valladolid (1:1). Team didn't have such a bad start since 2015/16 season, which team finished at 7th position. Nonetheless, hosts are unbeaten at home for 22 consecutive matches. Rekik, Marcao, Dolberg and Corona will miss the upcoming game. 

In the previous season Catalan club failed to win a single trophy, but team's form started to improve towards the end of the season. In 38 rounds of the previous season Xavi's men have recorded 21 victories and 10 draws, delivering 73 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team scored 68 goals in a season.

Catalan club failed to achieve success in the Champions League, Barcelona failed to advance into the playoffs for the first time in many years. In the Europa League quarter-final the Blaugrana got eliminated by Eintracht. 

During the summer, club signed Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde for more than 150 million euros. In three first matches of the season team had one draw and two victories over Real Sociedad (4:1) and Valladolid (4:0). Club's defensive line conceded only one goal so far.