With an average of 4.11 goals per game, Barcelona have been the most entertaining side in the Spanish top-flight, with the highest goals total so far.

Since the arrival of Hansi Flick, the Catalans have seen over 1.5 goals land in ten out of 11 games in all competitions. Barcelona have been far from watertight, and have conceded in seven of those games, which might provide Sevilla with some pre-match hope.

However, Barcelona have been devastatingly efficient in the final third, scoring eight goals in their previous two matches. Robert Lewandowski alone has scored five goals in his last two games, so comes into this clash in top form.

The attacking prowess of Barcelona makes goals a consistent market to target.

Lamine Yamal was withdrawn from the Spain squad after the match against Denmark, due to a minor injury, so he should be pressing to start this game.

Only Chrisantus Uche and Giovani Lo Celso have drawn more fouls than Yamal in La Liga so far. The 17-year-old has drawn 23 fouls from his nine league appearances.

In that time, he has been fouled at least twice in seven out of nine games. He most recently was fouled once against Alaves, although was substituted after 67 minutes. Similarly, he also drew just one foul against Osasuna, because he featured for just 31 minutes off the bench.

He sees a lot of the ball in this Barcelona system, so is heavily involved in the attacking third, sometimes even dropping deeper to help link play.

Lucien Agoume has started the last two games for Sevilla in a defensive midfield role alongside his captain Nemanja Gudelj. He made two fouls and picked up a yellow card in the previous game against Real Betis.

He is the enforcer in that midfield partnership, constantly looking to be aggressive in his press and win the ball high up the field. Because of that, he often commits quite soft fouls.

This season, Agoume has started six games, and made two or more fouls in five of those, averaging 2.51 fouls per 90.

Similarly, last season he had an average of 2.17 fouls per 90, which was the second-highest in the Sevilla squad. He made two fouls when he faced Barcelona, before being substituted after 79 minutes.

Dodi Lukebakio has been the most prolific shooter for Sevilla this season, registering a total of 25 shots from nine games – averaging 2.78 shots per game.

That is a notable increase from his average of 1.7 shots per game last season. Lukebakio has taken up a much larger role this season under manager Garcia Pimienta, following the departures of Lucas Ocampos and Youssef En-Nesyri over the summer.

Lukebakio has become one of the more senior attacking players, and has taken responsibility for penalties too. He has taken at least two shots in seven out of eight starts this season, with a tendency to shoot from distance.

Last time he faced Barcelona, Lukebakio managed four shots, with one on target.

Adria Pedrosa has started six games for Sevilla this season at left back, and is now set for a tough matchup on the flank against Lamine Yamal. Pedrosa has already received three bookings this season – a testament to his aggression, while committing eight fouls in six appearances.

Lamine Yamal has drawn a foul in every appearance for Barcelona this season, fouled on average 2.5 times per game, which is the highest total for Barcelona. Given his technical ability, he is extremely difficult to contain, which means Pedrosa is set for a busy night.

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Behind Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde has also been a magnet for drawing fouls, and ranks second for total fouls drawn in all competitions. He has been fouled twice in five out of six starts in La Liga this campaign.

Under Hansi Flick, Balde is given the green light to get forward and contribute to attacks, also being aggressive in his forward press. Playing in such a way means Balde contests ample duels on the left flank.

Sevilla rank sixth in the league for most fouls committed this season, which means Balde draws a good matchup. He should find duels with the aforementioned Agoume, and Jose Angel Carmona, who is averaging 1.14 fouls per 90 this season from right back.

Since Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been injured, Inaki Pena has been thrust into a starting role for Barcelona in between the sticks. He has coped relatively well, with three clean sheets in four games. He was, however, involved in that 4-2 loss to Osasuna.

He has made two saves in just one of those four games, but the focus here is on Sevilla, who rank fourth in the league for total shots on target.

They have drawn an average of 4.22 saves per game, with the opposing goalkeeper forced into at least two saves in eight out of nine. Last time Sevilla faced Barcelona, ter Stegen made five saves. He also cleared this line in the reverse fixture, with three saves.

With both Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo ruled out of this clash, Raphinha is expected to once again take on a large responsibility as an attacking midfielder.

He has been a standout performer under Hansi Flick so far, and has registered a shot on target in six out of eight league games.

The Brazilian has also scored five league goals to highlight his notable form to commence the campaign – only Lewandowski has netted more for the Catalans.

In the reverse fixture last season, Raphinha got injured after 37 minutes and had to be withdrawn. Even still, he managed to register a shot on target.

Given his great form, with the expectation of high minutes with Torres and Olmo out, Raphinha is a player to target.