Sevilla eager to end three-game losing run as Atlético Madrid visits.

Sevilla FC vs. Atlético Madrid kicks off at 20:00 [GMT+1] on Saturday, April 11, at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

Sevilla come into this fixture under significant pressure, sitting 17th with just 31 points following a 1-0 loss to Real Oviedo. That left Sevilla with three successive defeats in a row [DDLLL] and concerning form, with only one win in their last nine matches across all competitions. Even more worrying is their current trend of losing at both half-time and full-time in their last three league outings, suggesting slow starts and an inability to recover once behind. Defensively, they have been vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.61 goals per game, which has contributed heavily to their struggles this season. At home, Sevilla have at least shown some resilience, drawing three of their last six matches. However, turning draws into wins has been a persistent issue, and against a side of Atlético Madrid’s calibre, they will need a far more complete performance. Their attacking output has also lacked consistency, often failing to capitalise on key moments in matches. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Akor Adams in attack is expected against the visitors. Tanguy Nianzou and José Ángel Carmona are both suspended for this clash.

In contrast, Atlético Madrid arrive following a 2-0 win over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Despite back-to-back defeats [WWWLL] following last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Barcelona, they arrive in a much stronger position compared with Sevilla. The visitors sit in 4th place with 57 points and firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Their recent form has been solid, winning half of their last six matches and showing a clear-cut edge in attack, particularly away from home. In fact, they have scored two or more goals in each of their last three away matches across all competitions. The head-to-head record between these two sides strongly favours Atlético Madrid. They have won five of the last six meetings against Sevilla and are unbeaten in 26 of their last 30 La Liga encounters with them. This dominance is not just historical but ongoing, with Atlético winning their last three league matches against Sevilla. Another notable trend is the goal pattern in recent meetings. The last three encounters between the sides have produced over 2.5 goals, suggesting that while Atlético may be favourites, Sevilla are still capable of contributing to an open game, particularly at home. Alexander Sørloth, who scored the club’s second goal against Barcelona on Wednesday night, is expected at the attacking end of a 4—2—3—1 formation. Koke and Nico González are both suspended for this fixture.