Sevilla vs Valencia – News and Probable Lineups

Sevilla and Valencia will both be aiming to end their recent struggles in Spain’s top division as they face off at Estadio Ramon this Saturday.

Currently, Sevilla occupies 15th place in the La Liga standings, trailing 14th-placed Valencia by just one point, making this match critical for both sides.

Match overview

This season, Sevilla has recorded eight victories, seven draws, and 13 losses from their 28 league encounters, leaving them with 31 points in 15th place, five points clear of relegation with 10 games remaining.

Matias Almeyda’s men will come into this fixture following a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona, marking their first loss since early February.

While Sevilla still needs to secure their safety from relegation, their home form has been disappointing, accumulating just 16 points from 14 matches, the third-lowest in the league.

Los Nervionenses have drawn three of their last four league encounters against Valencia and have not claimed victory over Los Che since winning 2-0 at Mestalla in April 2023.

Sevilla has not defeated Valencia on home turf since September 2021, but a win on Saturday would significantly bolster their hopes of staying up.

Valencia will head into this match after a 1-0 loss to Real Oviedo, yet Los Che have managed to secure three victories in their last five outings in Spain’s top division.

Carlos Corberan’s squad has accrued 32 points from 28 league matches this season, placing them in 14th position, with a six-point cushion above the relegation zone.

While Valencia isn’t in immediate peril of dropping into the relegation zone, challenges still loom, and the threat of relegation persists.

Los Che have found it tough on the road this season, achieving just two wins in 14 away league fixtures, totaling only nine points.

In their all-time head-to-head record, Valencia holds the advantage, having won 88 of their previous 199 clashes, while suffering 74 defeats.

Sevilla La Liga form:

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Valencia La Liga form:

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Team News

Sevilla will be without Kike Salas, Marcao, and Peque Fernandez due to injuries; however, the remainder of the squad appears to be in good shape.

There are expected to be alterations to the lineup that faced Barcelona previously, with the returning Ruben Vargas likely to be a part of the starting XI, while Chidera Ejuke and Cesar Azpilicueta may also start.

Isaac Romero and Neal Maupay are potential options for the attacking third, although Akor Adams is anticipated to retain his spot in the center.

For Valencia, Thierry Correia will be unavailable due to suspension after receiving a yellow card during the match against Real Oviedo.

In addition, Jose Copete, Dimitri Foulquier, Mouctar Diakhaby, and Julen Agirrezabala are sidelined due to injuries.

Head coach Corberan will likely adjust the squad from the one that took the field against Real Oviedo, with Hugo Duro, Jesus Vazquez, Luis Rioja, and Lucas Beltran possibly coming into the side.

Sevilla probable starting XI:

Vlachodimos; Azpilicueta, Nianzou, Gudelj, Suazo; Agoume, Horse; Vargas, Kill, Bear; Adams

Valencia probable starting XI:

Dimitriexi; Vazquez, Nunez, Comert, Gaya; Guerra, Rodriguez; Rioja, Ugrinic, Beltran; Hard

Sevilla has experienced difficulties at home this season, while Valencia has struggled on their travels, making it hard to back either team with confidence—leading us to predict a low-scoring draw at Estadio Ramon.