Valencia vs Sevilla Prediction - A battle in the bottom half of La Liga

Match context

Valencia will host Sevilla at the Estadio de Mestalla at 10:15 PM on December 7, 2025, in a crucial match for both teams in the lower half of the La Liga table. Both clubs are experiencing inconsistent form and desperately need a win to improve their position and create a safe distance from the relegation zone.

Analyzing form and position in the standings.

Currently, Sevilla is temporarily ranked 14th with 16 points, while Valencia is right behind them in 16th place with 14 points. This close gap makes the direct confrontation extremely tense.

Valencia: Home advantage

In their last five La Liga matches, Valencia have only managed one win, two draws, and two defeats. However, their home record is a bright spot. Since the start of the season, "The Bats" have secured three wins and two draws in seven matches at Mestalla. In terms of performance, the home team has scored 13 goals (an average of 0.9 goals per game) but has also conceded 22 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game), showing an imbalance between attack and defense.

Sevilla: Alarming form

On the opposite side, Sevilla is going through a more difficult period with 4 defeats in their last 5 league matches. Although their attack has been more effective than Valencia with 19 goals (an average of 1.4 goals per game), their defense has shown many problems, having conceded 23 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game). Sevilla's away form is also not very promising with 3 wins and 4 losses in their last 7 away games.

History of confrontations

Recent encounters between the two teams have been fairly balanced. In their last five meetings, Valencia has a slightly better record with two wins compared to Sevilla's one, and the remaining two matches ended in a draw.

• April 12, 2025: Valencia 1 - 0 Sevilla
• January 12, 2025: Sevilla 1 - 1 Valencia
• February 18, 2024: Valencia 0 - 0 Sevilla
• August 12, 2023: Sevilla 1 - 2 Valencia
• April 17, 2023: Valencia 0 - 2 Sevilla

Force situation

This is a factor that could determine the outcome of the match, with the advantage clearly leaning towards the home team.

• Valencia:The only notable absence is M. Diakhaby due to a hamstring injury.
• Sevilla:The visiting team is facing a storm of injuries and suspensions. I. Romero will be absent due to a red card. In addition, a long list of players are sidelined due to injury, including A. Januzaj, Marcao, T. Nianzou, K. Salas, J. Sanchez, G. Suazo, and R. Vargas.

Match analysis

With the home advantage at Mestalla and a nearly full squad, Valencia have a great opportunity to earn points. Conversely, Sevilla are severely weakened by a long list of injuries and suspensions, making their away match extremely difficult. A favorable result for the home team is predicted by many experts.

Team lineup updated at 21:38 on 07/12/2025

Official lineup

Tehran

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachCarlos Corberán Vallet

Starting lineup:

• 25. Julen Agirrezabala (G)
• 12. Thierry Correia (D)
• 5. César Tárrega (D)
• 3. José Copete (D)
• 14. José Luis Gayà (D)
• 11. Luis Rioja (M)
• 18. Pepelu (M)
• 8. Javier Guerra (M)
• 7. Arnaut Danjuma (M)
• 10. André Almeida (F)
• 9. Hugo Duro (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Stole Dimitrievski
• 21. Jesús Vázquez
• 24. Eray Cömert
• 26. Rubén Iranzo
• 20. Dimitri Foulquier
• 23. Filip Ugrinić
• 17. Largie Ramazani
• 22. Baptiste Santamaria
• 15. Lucas Beltrán
• 16. Diego López
• 19. Dani Raba
• 27. David Otorbi

Sevilla

Diagram: 5-4-1

CoachMatías Jesús Almeyda

Starting lineup:

• 1. Odysseas Vlachodimos (G)
• 2. José Ángel Carmona (D)
• 3. César Azpilicueta (D)
• 6. Nemanja Gudelj (D)
• 32. Andres Castrin (D)
• 36. Oso (D)
• 20. Djibril Sow (M)
• 18. Lucien Agoumé (M)
• 19. Batista Mendy (M)
• 14. Peque Fernández (M)
• 9. Akor Adams (F)

Substitutes:

• 31. Alberto Flores
• 13. Ørjan Nyland
• 15. Fábio Cardoso
• 22. Ramón Martínez
• 28. Manu Bueno
• 8. Joan Jordán
• 29. Miguel Sierra
• 21. Chidera Ejuke
• 17. Alfon González
• 10. Alexis Sánchez

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