Sevilla vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips (26 May)

Sevilla FC avoided the worst by obtaining its continuation because given the start of the season, nothing was certain even for a club of European caliber. We are still talking about Sevilla, winner of the Europa League 7 times and who have never, never managed to reach the top 10 this season in La Liga. It is clear that we will have to start from the start next season, especially since the Andalusians will only have the Copa del Rey and the championship to play since they will be deprived of Europe. Last weekend, the Rojiblancos were beaten for the 3rd time in a row in La Liga by Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the wake of their completely lunar setbacks suffered against relegated Cadiz 0-1 and in a match full of twists and turns to Villarreal 3-2. FC Barcelona failed to hold its crown this season, leaving its best enemy, Real Madrid, to take it.

Despite a slightly lousy season in La Liga including two Clasicos lost to Real Madrid and two defeats to 3rd and Catalan rival Girona, the Blaugrana will still finish in 2nd place. Announced as a starter then remaining, Xavi will really leave the Culers bench at the end of this game and recent rumors point to the probable arrival of Hansi Flick at the head of Barça next season. Even without shining in their game, the Barcelonars still have three consecutive victories in La Liga without conceding a single goal against Real Sociedad 2-0, at bottom side Almeria 0-2 and against Rayo Vallecano on the weekend last 2-0.

While he was announced to be retiring, Jesus Navas finally signed a "lifetime" contract in favor of his training club. The former City player was injured last weekend and he is not sure he will play this last part in La Liga. He thus joined an infirmary already well armored by the presence of the important Gudelj, Lamela, Sow, Suso, Oliver Torres and the great hope Romero (4 goals, 4 assists for his first professional season). We will not forget to mention the return from suspension of Frenchman Soumaré. Moroccan international striker Youssef En-Nesyri (15 pawns) could be tempted by the transfer market this summer since his club is not playing in Europe next year.

 On the FC Barcelona side, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi will be OUT while Baldé has resumed collective training for two weeks but his presence is not yet assured. For the rest, the Catalan group will be complete for the last of the season with in particular the 4th top scorer in the elite Robert Lewandowski (18 goals, 8 assists), the maestro Pedri (4 goals, 2 assists), author of both goals for his team against Rayo coming off the bench. The 16-year-old crack Lamine Yamal and captains like Gundogan (5 goals, 8 goals) and Sergi Roberto will also be operational.