Sevilla FC v FC Barcelona: probable line-ups for LaLiga leaders’ latest test

FC Sevilla host FC Barcelona on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with the visitors arriving as LaLiga leaders after winning all six of their matches so far. The team selections will be closely watched before a meeting between two of Spain’s most prominent clubs, with both managers balancing tactical demands and fitness concerns.

Sevilla FC

Sevilla FC are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation against Hansi Flick’s side. Odysseas Vlachodimos is likely to retain his place in goal, while Lucien Agoume and Youssouf Fofana are set to provide the balance and physical presence in midfield.

Lucas Stassin could lead the attack alongside Isaac Romero. The partnership is expected to rely on movement and efficiency to test Barcelona’s defence.

The home side will be without Arouna Sangante and Ruben Vargas, who are both injured.

Probable Sevilla FC XI: Goalkeeper: Odysseas Vlachodimos Defenders: Juan Iglesias, Andres Castrin, Kike Salas, Gabriel Suazo Midfielders: Miguel Angel Sierra Ortega, Lucien Agoume, Youssouf Fofana, Felix Correia Forwards: Lucas Stassin, Isaac Romero

FC Barcelona

Barcelona are also expected to maintain their usual structure, although Flick must assess the fitness of several players. Joan Garcia suffered an ankle problem in the previous match and could miss out, in which case the experienced Wojciech Szczesny would replace him between the posts.

Rodri is tipped to start as the holding midfielder, giving Barcelona added defensive security and allowing Dani Olmo greater freedom to influence the game creatively. In attack, Karim Adeyemi’s pace could again be selected as a means of stretching the Sevilla defence.

Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji remain unavailable because of injury.

Probable FC Barcelona XI: Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia or Wojciech Szczesny if Garcia is ruled out Defenders: Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Andreas Christensen, Joao Cancelo Midfielders: Pedri, Rodri, Dani Olmo Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi

The match will be Barcelona’s seventh LaLiga fixture of the season, while Sevilla FC look to halt the leaders’ perfect start.

The odds listed by 1xbet make Barcelona clear favourites: Sevilla FC are priced at 10.00 to win, the draw at 6.80 and a Barcelona victory at 1.14.