1 Sevilla vs 2 FC Barcelona
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| Bet | FC Barcelona |
| Stake | 1 unit |
| Odds | 1.83 |
| Bookmaker | 188bet |
Sevilla eyeing 11th-placed finish in unlikely win over Barcelona.
In a high-stakes finale, Sevilla aim to break their three-game losing streak and leap two places up the table as they clash with a Barcelona side determined to give Xavi Hernández a memorable send-off at the Estadio Ramón Sanchez Pizjuan.
Sevilla
Sevilla picked up another league defeat, 2-0, when they visited Athletic Club last time out, making it three league defeats in a row [DWLLL]. Two quick successive first-half goals by Raúl García [17’] and Iker Muniain [19’] were enough for Athletic to take all three points.
The Rojiblancos currently sit in 13th place but remain mathematically capable of finishing two places up the table in 11th place. The hosts have 41 points after 37 games [10W, 11D, 16L] ahead of Sunday’s final day meeting against Barcelona, where they hope to pick up an unlikely win.
Sevilla have won four of their last six home league games [4W, 2L], just one win fewer than they managed across their previous 20 home games in the competition [5W, 7D, 8L]. However, the Rojiblancos are on the verge of going five successive games against Barcelona without scoring a goal.
Outgoing manager, Quique Sánchez Flores, who made headlines after a widely reported dig at Barcelona over Xavi’s sacking, is expected to retain the familiar 5—3—2 formation, with Dodi Lukebakio and Youssef En-Nesyri leading the attack.
FC Barcelona
Earlier today, Barcelona announced they would be parting ways with Xavi, ending their three-year collaboration. "Today Friday, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has informed Xavi Hernández that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024–25 season," a statement from the club read.
"Above being coach, I am a Barça fan, and I always want the best for my club. From Sunday, I will be just another culer in the stands," Xavi said ahead of his final game in charge, with Hansi Flick poised to take over the managerial role.
Barcelona [WLWWW] secured a 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano last time out, claiming a second-place finish with 82 points [25W, 7D, 5L]. They are eager to give Xavi Hernández a fitting send-off on Sunday.
The visitors have lost only one of their last 16 away league games against Sevilla in La Liga [9W, 6D, 1L]. They aim for a fourth consecutive away win against Andalusian clubs, having kept a clean sheet in the last two matches, when they visit the Estadio Ramón Sanchez Pizjuan for the season’s finale.
A 4-3-3 formation with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on either side of Robert Lewandowski in attack is expected from Xavi against the Sevillistas.
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