Match Overview
Valencia welcome Sevilla for a mid-season La Liga test with both sides targeting consistency. The hosts have shown control in recent outings and remain close to their visitors in the table. Sevilla arrive with mixed away form but enough edge to trouble opponents on the break. The previous meeting ended 1-0 to Valencia, and another tight game is expected.
- Fixture: Valencia vs Sevilla
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 07-12-2025
- Kickoff: / 15:15 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Valencia
- Julen Agirrezabala
- César Tárrega
- José Gayà
- Copete
- Thierry Correia
- Javi Guerra
- Pepelu
- B. Santamaria
- Andre Almeida
- Diego López
- Luis Rioja
Sevilla
- O. Vlachodimos
- Juanlu Sánchez
- José Ángel Carmona
- César Azpilicueta
- Andrés Castrín
- D. Sow
- B. Mendy
- L. Agoumé
- N. Gudelj
- A. Adams
- C. Ejuke
Injury & Suspension Report
Valencia
- M. Diakhaby – Hamstring Injury
Sevilla
- Marcão – Foot Injury
- Kike Salas – Groin Injury
- A. Januzaj – Muscle Injury
- T. Nianzou – Muscle Injury
- Juanlu Sánchez – Muscle Injury
- R. Vargas – Muscle Injury
- G. Suazo – Muscle Injury
- Isaac – Red Card
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have been low scoring, averaging two goals per game across the last 10. Over 65 historical clashes, Valencia have 27 wins, Sevilla 24, with 14 draws. The last encounter finished 1-0 to Valencia, indicating a fine-margin matchup.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Valencia’s current pattern points to measured control and compact distances between lines. They have two wins in their last five and eight goals in that span, with a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano highlighting their balance between possession and counter-attacking. Julen Agirrezabala’s reliability is a pillar, underlined by three clean sheets in seven home matches. Expect Pepelu and Javi Guerra to set the tempo, while Andre Almeida links play to the runs of Diego López and Luis Rioja.
Sevilla’s away profile is mixed: points from two of their last five on the road and seven goals scored suggest they can threaten, but the most recent trip ended in a 2-0 defeat. The visitors carry a lengthy injury list and a suspension, which places more onus on leaders like César Azpilicueta and the midfield unit of D. Sow, B. Mendy, L. Agoumé, and N. Gudelj to stabilize transitions. With A. Adams and C. Ejuke offering direct outlets, Sevilla’s best moments may come when they can press and quickly attack space.
Valencia aims to overtake Sevilla in La Liga, drawing on Mestalla’s fiery atmosphere and strategic flair.
Only two points separate the teams, so a home win would move Valencia ahead. The hosts tend to be cautious against comparable opposition, prioritizing structure and minimizing errors. That approach, along with Agirrezabala’s form and the full-back support of Thierry Correia and José Gayà, should keep the game tight while looking for selective openings.
Historically this matchup leans toward fine margins, and the data points to a controlled pace and limited chances. Sevilla’s capacity to press can unsettle, but their available personnel may force a pragmatic setup. Valencia’s control versus Sevilla’s vertical threat sets up a balanced contest. Prediction: Draw 1-1.