Preview & Prediction: Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona

On May 26th of 2024, Sevilla FC is set up against FC Barcelona in a thrilling La Liga clash. Their last duel saw FC Barcelona clinching the game by a scoreline of 2-1 in favour of Barcelona. Historical data from the past few seasons reveal that they’ve confronted each other 45 times. Of these matches, Sevilla FC managed to secure victory in 5, while FC Barcelona came out on top in 33 encounters, leaving 7 games ending in a stalemate. The home form of Sevilla FC has been disappointing recently, whereas FC Barcelona demonstrates a commendable away form. Past games between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona averaged a score of 3.38 goals with both teams netting goals 49% of the time on an average. Taking into account this season’s performance, Sevilla FC has averaged 1.28 points per game in home matches and Barcelona 2 points per game in away matches.

Insights

• Leeds United has struggled recently, earning only 4 points from their last 5 games, a rate of 0.8 points per game.
• Scoring has been limited for Leeds, with just 5 goals in the past 5 matches and failing to score in 3 of those games.
• Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in only 2 of Leeds United’s last 5 games and 20 out of 45 this season.
• Comparatively, Southampton has fared better with 6 points from their last 5 games, resulting in an average of 1.2 points per game.
• Southampton has scored 7 goals in the past 5 games but has failed to score in their last 2 matches.
• BTTS occurred in only 2 of Southampton’s last 5 games but remains significantly higher for the season with 29 out of 45 matches.
• In previous encounters, Southampton has slightly edged out Leeds United, winning 6 out of 13 matches while Leeds has won 5, with 2 matches ending in draws.
• Goals have been limited in past encounters between these two, averaging 2.31 goals per match. BTTS has occurred 38% of the time.
• Leeds United has averaged a higher Points Per Game at home (2.33) than Southampton has while playing away (1.67).
• Considering both teams’ recent lack of scoring, match tactics may need significant adjustments for this upcoming game.
• Despite Leeds’ better home record and Southampton’s recent struggles scoring goals, the most recent encounter between the two ended in Southampton’s favor (Leeds United 0 – 1 Southampton).

Match Forecast

• Sevilla might exploit their strength in attacking set pieces and stealing the ball from the opponent against Barcelona’s weakness in avoiding individual errors.
• FC Barcelona’s ability to create chances using through balls might capitalize on Sevilla’s weak defense against through ball attacks.
• Sevilla’s aggressive play style and strength in counter attacks may put Barcelona’s control game under pressure.
• Barcelona may utilize their strengths in defending set pieces against Sevilla’s similar attacking approach.
• The game might witness abundant long-shot attempts from Barcelona, exploiting Sevilla’s weakness in defending against such shots.
• Sevilla’s tendency to attack down the wings could break through Barcelona’s weak protection against opponents creating chances.
• Barcelona’s capability of coming back from losing positions may stand out if Sevilla gains an early lead due to their aggressive play.
• Individual skills are likely to deliver considerable chances for Barcelona given their strength in this area.
• Given Sevilla’s frequent rotation of their first eleven, Barcelona may gain advantage if they can adjust and react to these changes efficiently during the match.

Match Facts

1. The most frequently occurring score in matches between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona, when Sevilla FC hosts, is 1-1, with four matches concluding with this scoreline.
2. In overall clashes between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona, the scoreline 1-2 is observed most commonly, occuring in eight bouts.
3. In the 33 games where Sevilla FC hosted, they emerged victorious in 9, 15 have been claimed by FC Barcelona, while 9 resulted in draw. The goal gap stands at 54-39 in favor of FC Barcelona.
4. In the total of 72 meetings, Sevilla FC won 13 times, 43 games went in favor of FC Barcelona and 16 ended in a draw. FC Barcelona leads with a goal difference of 150-71.
5. In the last season, FC Barcelona defeated Sevilla FC in both encounters (3-0 both at home and away ground).
6. Sevilla FC netted 21% of their goals between the 76-90 minute marks.
7. FC Barcelona also tend to score late with 32% of their goals falling in the 76-90 minute interval.
8. Sevilla FC has been unsuccessful in their last four attempts against FC Barcelona.
9. Sevilla FC failed to score in three out of their 18 home games in the ongoing LaLiga season.
10. FC Barcelona did not manage to score in two out of their 18 away games in this LaLiga season.
11. FC Barcelona’s away record for this season reads: 10 Wins-6 Draws-2 Losses.
12. Youssef En-Nesyri leads the goal tally for Sevilla FC with 15 goals, while Robert Lewandowski has netted 17 for FC Barcelona.
13. Boubakary Soumare of Sevilla FC has 10 yellow cards, the most for his team, while Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona has 7.
14. FC Barcelona have managed to score in their last 12 consecutive matches.
15. Sevilla FC win the first half in 30% of their games, and FC Barcelona in 40%.
16. In terms of first half wins, Sevilla FC held a 30% win rate while FC Barcelona enjoyed a 40% win rate.
17. The last bout between these two teams was won by FC Barcelona.
18. FC Barcelona claimed a one-goal victory in their last face-off against Sevilla FC.
19. When Sevilla FC opens the scoring at home, they go on to win 53% of these matches.
20. FC Barcelona, when leading with a 1-0 scoreline away from home, secure a win 73% of the time.
21. Sevilla FC, when trailing by a goal at home, only managed to turn the game around 18% of the time.
22. FC Barcelona, when down by a goal on away turf, overturn the result in 20% of these matches.
23. In LaLiga, FC Barcelona’s performance surpasses that of Sevilla FC.
24. Over the last five clashes, FC Barcelona have shown superior form compared to Sevilla FC.
25. FC Barcelona remained unbeaten in their last 5 confrontations against Sevilla FC in all competitions.
26. In their last five encounters, FC Barcelona emerged victors four times while one ended in a draw, leaving Sevilla winless.
27. FC Barcelona also kept their undefeated run intact in the last five LaLiga games against Sevilla FC.
28. Sevilla FC haven’t managed to secure a victory in their last five LaLiga games against FC Barcelona.
29. On average, Sevilla FC score 0.2 goals while FC Barcelona net an average of 1.8 goals per game when these two meet.
30. The average sum of goals netted by both teams in their encounters is 2.
31. The first half of matches between these two tends to see an average of 0.8 goals.
32. Sevilla FC average 1.5 goals per game at home, while FC Barcelona net around 1.84 goals when they play on the road.