Sevilla vs Atlético de Madrid preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga, Spain
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
La Liga
SevillaSEV
Atlético de MadridATM
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the La Liga regular season Sevilla welcome Atlético de Madrid to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Sevilla occupy third place in the domestic table while the visitors sit sixth. Atlético de Madrid carry the higher power score of 88.32 compared with Sevilla on 77.72 which creates a 10.6 point advantage for the away side. Form scores also lean toward the visitors at 13.83 against Sevilla's 8.33. Both teams prepare for this fixture without recent outing details available. The encounter pits two sides with differing league positions against each other in a contest that highlights Atlético de Madrid as the stronger team overall. Set piece information carries low confidence and relies on proxy data for both clubs.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Atlético de Madrid hold a 10.6 point power advantage over Sevilla.
  • Form: Atlético de Madrid post a higher form score of 13.83 than Sevilla's 8.33.
  • Squad: Atlético de Madrid are identified as the stronger team in this match.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for either side ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and uses proxy values for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Home venue at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán offers Sevilla a familiar setting.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sevilla L. García Plaza
L. García Plaza
VS
Atlético de Madrid D. Simeone
D. Simeone
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.57
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletic Club Rank: 79 W
Rayo Vallecano Rank: 82 W
Celta de Vigo Rank: 81 L
Real Madrid Rank: 94 L
Villarreal Rank: 86 W
Espanyol Rank: 77 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Villarreal Rank: 86 D
Málaga Rank: 75 W
Villarreal Rank: 86 L
Girona Rank: 75 W
Osasuna Rank: 78 W
Celta de Vigo Rank: 81 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
77.72
88.32
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sevilla
Atlético de Madrid
Power Score
77.72
88.32
League Position
3
6
Global Rank
93
20

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sevilla — Opponent-weighted form score
Atlético de Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sevilla Atlético de Madrid

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sevilla SEV Home
4 matches
Atlético de Madrid ATM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
6
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:34:48+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-5-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Capacity
42714
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Odysseas Vlachodimos
Odysseas Vlachodimos Goalkeeper
6.89
2
Juan Iglesias
Juan Iglesias Defender
6.88
5
Andrés Castrín
Andrés Castrín Defender
6.83
12
Arouna Sangante
Arouna Sangante Defender
6.63
17
Gabriel Suazo
Gabriel Suazo Defender
6.65
6
Lucien Agoumé
Lucien Agoumé Midfielder
6.97
10
Peque Fernández
Peque Fernández Midfielder
6.65
18
Jon Guridi
Jon Guridi Midfielder
6.63
9
Robbie Ure
Robbie Ure Attacker
6.77
19
Oso
Oso Attacker
7.22
30
Miguel Ángel Sierra Ortega
Miguel Ángel Sierra Ortega Attacker
7.02

Starting XI ▼

13
Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak Goalkeeper
6.86
2
José María Giménez
José María Giménez Defender
6.29
17
Dávid Hancko
Dávid Hancko Defender
7.57
18
Marc Pubill
Marc Pubill Defender
7.15
4
Rodrigo Mendoza
Rodrigo Mendoza Midfielder
6.68
6
Koke
Koke Midfielder
7.23
20
Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone Midfielder
7.44
22
Alejandro Grimaldo
Alejandro Grimaldo Midfielder
7.31
23
Morten Hjulmand
Morten Hjulmand Midfielder
7.03
7
Kang-in Lee
Kang-in Lee Attacker
7.43
11
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman Attacker
6.64

CONCLUSION

Atlético de Madrid arrive as the side with greater overall strength and superior recent form which positions them to control proceedings at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Sevilla will look to use their third place standing and home surroundings to create early pressure and disrupt the visitors rhythm. The absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures leaves room for in game adjustments from both coaches. Set piece situations carry uncertainty due to limited data yet could still influence the outcome. Atlético de Madrid must convert their power edge into tangible control while Sevilla aim to exploit any lapses in concentration from the higher ranked visitors.