A goalless stalemate at Getafe last weekend extended Sevilla’s unbeaten streak to four matches (W1, D3) – their longest of the current season! This form anchors them solidly in the La Liga mid-table, yet they remain just four points shy of the top six after 22 matchdays, keeping European competition within their sights. To close that gap, they face a daunting task on Sunday against Barcelona, as Los Nervionenses have failed to secure a win in their last 18 top-flight encounters with them (D4, L14), potentially facing their longest losing streak in the league against this team (currently six consecutive defeats).
Despite their overall performance, Sevilla have shown resilience at Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this season, albeit without any fireworks. Only three teams have managed to leave with a victory in this period (W5, D3), and all three draws concluded 1-1, with the home side battling back after conceding first.
On Thursday, Barcelona delivered an emphatic 5-0 victory over Valencia, extending their unbeaten streak to ten games across all competitions (W8, D2) and securing a spot in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. This impressive form includes winning their last two league matches, which followed a period of four games without a win around the winter break (D2, L2) that had threatened their title aspirations. With the Madrid derby featuring the top two clubs in La Liga happening this weekend, Barcelona have the chance to close the gap on at least one of these teams if they triumph here.
The away team have not lost in their last eight La Liga encounters on rival grounds (W5, D3), setting sights on extending this record to nine for the first time in the competition. However, achieving this will be challenging as Barcelona aim to better their recent away league performance, where they have only secured one win in five outings (D3, L1).
Key players to keep an eye on include Dodi Lukébakio, who might prove crucial for Sevilla when facing another top-three team, having previously found the net against both Madrid clubs with two of his recent three goals. Meanwhile, Pedri played a vital role in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory over Valencia, assisting their third goal, and has netted twice in his last five La Liga encounters with Sevilla, notably scoring the second goal in their decisive 5-1 win.
Noteworthy statistic: Barcelona have managed to score three or more goals in the first half of a league-leading five games this season, including a trio of goals against Sevilla in October.
