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FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
FC Barcelona
4 – 2
Full Time
Sevilla FC
Sat 20 Oct 2018 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 62' Tomas Vaclik

Overview

Match Preview

FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Juan Martinez
  • Referee Cesar Noval
  • Referee Santiago Jaime
  • Referee Roberto Alonso
  • Referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

12
3
1
FC Barcelona 16 games · Avg 3.5 goals Sevilla FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-20 FC Barcelona 4–2 Sevilla FC

Recent Form

FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Sevilla FC H 4–2 W
07 Oct Valencia CF A 1–1 D
03 Oct Tottenham Hotspur FC A 4–2 W
29 Sep Athletic Club H 1–1 D
26 Sep CD Leganes A 1–2 L
23 Sep Girona FC H 2–2 D
Sevilla FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct FC Barcelona A 2–4 L
07 Oct RC Celta de Vigo H 2–1 W
04 Oct FK Krasnodar A 1–2 L
29 Sep SD Eibar A 3–1 W
26 Sep Real Madrid CF H 3–0 W
23 Sep Levante UD A 6–2 W

Season Stats

FC Barcelona Sevilla FC
#9 Position #5
0 Points 3
0 Played 1
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 2
0 Conceded 1
+0 GD +1
– PPG 3.00
– Win % 100%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts). Sevilla FC are 5th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sevilla FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC.
  • 2' What a moment for Philippe Coutinho! That strike on 2 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 7' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 12' Lionel Messi makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and FC Barcelona are in front.
  • 17' Arthur is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Barcelona tonight.
  • 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 26' Ousmane Dembele has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lionel Messi on 26 minute.
  • 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' Busquets has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 513 appearances.
  • 46' Daniel Carrico has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 54' It is a substitution in Sevilla FC team. Simon Kjaer is replaced by Gabriel Mercado on 54 minute.
  • 59' Tomas Vaclik, a Czech Republic , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Tomas Vaclik argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 63' What a strike from Luis Suarez! The score is 3-0.
  • 67' Sergi Roberto gets the nod from FC Barcelona. He replaces Arthur and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' Another substitution for Sevilla FC to replace Franco Vazquez by Roque Mesa on 69 minute.
  • 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ivan Rakitic, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Andre Silva as he leaves the pitch. Luis Muriel steps in for Sevilla FC.
  • 79' The deadlock is broken! Pablo Sarabia gets on the scoresheet on 79 minutes.
  • 81' Time for substitution for FC Barcelona. Luis Suarez is replaced by Munir El Haddadi.
  • 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ernesto Valverde might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 88' Ivan Rakitic adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' Against the run of play, Luis Muriel has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Barcelona take all three points.

Lineups

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ernesto Valverde

Sevilla FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pablo Machin

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Sevilla FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona49% Draw26% Sevilla FC25%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

FC Barcelona or Draw
76%
Draw or Sevilla FC
51%
FC Barcelona or Sevilla FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Barcelona34% Draw46% Sevilla FC20%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona

Handicap FC Barcelona covers Push Sevilla FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.