Sevilla and Atletico Madrid will battle out in an exciting La Liga encounter on Saturday.
Venue: Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Key statistics
- Sevilla have won only one of their last nine games against Atletico Madrid. They haven’t recorded consecutive wins against Atletico in La Liga since 2010.
- Atletico are winless in their last three away league games against Atletico
- Sevilla are unbeaten in their last nine home games. (W8 D1)
- Atletico have lost their previous two league games this season. They haven’t lost three in a row in La Liga under Diego Simeone.
- Sevilla are second in the league table with 34 points, 5 points clear of fourth-placed Atletico.
Head to Head record
Both sides share 18 wins apiece in 56 games they have played so far.
Latest performances in all competitions
Sevilla: W W L W W
Atletico Madrid: L W L W L
Sevilla
Following their defeat against Real Madrid, Sevilla recovered well with back to back wins in La Liga.
Having lost their Champions League, the Andalusians have turned their attention towards the Spanish top-flight.
Julen Lopetegui’s men picked up a narrow win against Athletic club last week, with Thomas Delaney scoring the only goals of the game in the first half.
Sevilla are trailing La Liga leaders Los Blancos by eight points but they would look to mount a title challenge this season.
With Real Betis climbing the ladder quickly, Sevilla would be eyeing three points against defending champions Atletico Madrid.
Star midfielder Ivan Rakitic will return to action after missing the Athletic clash due to suspension.
Possible Sevilla line-up
Yassine Bounou; Gonzalo Montiel, Jules Kounde, Diego Carlos, Augustinsson; Ivan Rakitic, Thomas Delaney, Joan Jordan; Papu Gomez, Rafa Mir, Lucas Ocampos
Injured: Erik Lamela, Jesus Navas, Youssef En-Nesyri, Suso
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Fernando
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid failed to get the better of Real Madrid in the derby last week, which marked thier second consecutive defeat in La Liga this season.
Los Rojiblancos look to be carried away by their big victory against Porto in the final group stage game of the Champions League, which ensured their place in the knockouts.
Despite having a well-rounded squad at his disposal, Simeone has been uncharacteristically sporadic this season.
Currently fourth in the league table, Atletico would look to return to winning ways when they face Sevilla on Saturday.
A victory would hinder Sevilla’s progress and at the same time, Atletico can close the gap with Real Betis.
Antoine Griezmann’s absence through injury will be a huge blow for the visitors however Luis Suarez is expected to take the onus in the attack.
Possible Atletico Madrid line-up
Jan Oblak; Luis Felipe, Jose Gimenez, Mario Hermoso; Marcos Llorente, Thomas Lemar, Koke, Rodrigo de Paul, Yannick Carrasco; Matheus Cunha, Luis Suarez
Injured: Antoine Griezmann, Stefan Savic, Simon Vrsaljko
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Prediction
Sevilla 1 – 1 Atletico Madrid
