Spanish La Liga
2025-10-05 - Sevilla vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 8
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla), Spain
Sunday, 5th October 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Sevilla
Sevilla enter this clash with optimism after recording a narrow 1-0 away victory against Rayo Vallecano, continuing what has been their best league start since the 2021/22 campaign. However, their home form remains the biggest concern for new coach Matías Almeyda. The Andalusians are still without a win at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán under his management, and the longer this streak drags on, the heavier the pressure becomes. Alarmingly, Sevilla have managed just one La Liga home victory in 2025, the lowest tally among top-flight regulars.
Defensively, Sevilla are far from secure, having conceded exactly twice in each of their last four home league games. Still, the presence of Alexis Sánchez provides an intriguing subplot, with the veteran forward facing his former club Barcelona for the first time in La Liga. If Sevilla are to get anything here, an early breakthrough may be their best hope, especially given their tendency to score before half-time in three of their last four home league meetings with Barca.
Barcelona
Barcelona arrive in Seville sitting top of La Liga after seven rounds but with a point to prove following their 2-1 Champions League defeat against PSG in midweek - their first loss of the campaign. Hansi Flick will demand a quick reaction, and his side’s recent away record suggests they are well-equipped to do so. The Catalans are unbeaten in their last 15 away league matches, their longest such run since 2022, and have historically enjoyed their visits to Andalusia, losing just once in their last 18 trips to the region.
Barça’s attack remains their main weapon, having scored in a club-record 45 consecutive matches across all competitions. Marcus Rashford is in electric form, registering goal contributions in six consecutive appearances, and he looks set to be the focal point again with Raphinha sidelined. However, with a demanding schedule and signs of fatigue appearing in midweek, Barcelona may take time to settle in this game.
The Betting Verdict
Barcelona’s overall dominance in this fixture makes them strong favourites, but Sevilla’s pattern of starting games well at home cannot be overlooked. The Andalusians often raise their intensity early in front of their fans, and with Barça coming off a draining European night, the visitors may not hit top gear immediately. Given Sevilla’s ability to score first-half goals and Barcelona’s tendency to come on stronger as matches progress, backing the hosts to avoid defeat before the interval offers solid value.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Sevilla 1-1 Barcelona
