Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups: Team News and Insights
Sevilla welcome Atletico Madrid to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Round 3 of the 2026 La Liga season with both sides starting strongly. Sevilla sit 2nd in the table with 6 points from 2 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 2. Atletico Madrid are just behind in 5th, unbeaten with 4 points from their opening 2 fixtures and a goal difference of +2.
The hosts have opened with back-to-back wins (league form string: WW), while Atletico Madrid arrive with a solid start of one win and one draw (league form string: WD). That sets up a high-level early-season clash between two sides targeting European qualification, and possibly more. With both teams in good shape and recent head-to-head meetings often tight, predicted lineups and the expected starting lineup choices will be decisive in a match that could shape the early Champions League and Europa League race.
Stats suggest Sevilla have been slightly more explosive in attack so far, averaging 2.5 goals per game, but Atletico Madrid have matched that with 2 goals per game and one clean sheet. With no official lineups released yet, this preview focuses on analytically built predicted lineups, using current squad usage and key performers such as Isaac, Oso, Lee Kang-In, G. Simeone and Álex Baena to project the most likely starting XI on both sides.
Sevilla Team News & Expected Lineups Today
There are no reported injuries or suspensions listed for Sevilla ahead of this fixture. That means the coach can draw from a full squad as they look to extend their perfect start. With 2 wins from 2 and 5 goals scored, the expected approach is to stick close to the early-season blueprint: an attacking-minded shape with plenty of runners from midfield and wide areas, supported by a stable back line.
Given their current form, several players have already emerged as key figures. Isaac has contributed both a goal and an assist and also tops the yellow card charts, underlining his aggressive style in the final third. Oso has been one of the standout midfielders in La Liga so far, while Peque Fernández and M. Sierra add work rate and creativity. With no significant absences reported, Sevilla’s expected lineup today should be near full strength and geared towards taking the initiative at home.
Sevilla Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup
Predicted Starting XI:
GK: O. Vlachodimos
DF: Adrià Pedrosa; Kike Salas; Fábio Cardoso; G. Suazo
MF: Oso; Jon Guridi; M. Sierra; Peque Fernández
FW: Isaac; C. Ejuke
This predicted starting lineup leans heavily on early-season form and the players already impacting the goals and assists charts. In attack, Isaac is the reference point: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots and strong duel numbers (9 duels won from 20) suggest he will again lead the line or operate as the most advanced attacker. Alongside him, C. Ejuke offers direct running and end product, having already scored from limited minutes and posting 4 dribble attempts and 3 tackles – a good sign for his work rate in both phases.
Behind them, Oso has been one of the league’s most effective all-round midfielders so far, with 1 goal, 1 assist, 7.35 average rating, and strong defensive contributions (4 tackles, 2 interceptions, 12 duels won). He is expected to operate as a key link between midfield and attack. Jon Guridi brings box-to-box energy and goal threat (1 goal, 2 shots on target) but also discipline issues with 2 yellow cards; his role will be to balance forward runs with protection in front of the defence. M. Sierra and Peque Fernández round out a dynamic midfield unit: Sierra has impressed with ball-carrying (5 successful dribbles from 5 attempts) and pressing intensity, while Peque adds penalty-taking responsibility and intelligent movement, already on the scoresheet with 1 goal and 1 key pass.
At the back, Kike Salas is a notable figure from the disciplinary charts with a red card earlier in the campaign, but also a strong defensive presence (3 tackles, 13 duels contested). Paired with Fábio Cardoso and flanked by attacking full-backs Adrià Pedrosa and G. Suazo, Sevilla are expected to build a compact defensive block that still allows full-backs to push high. O. Vlachodimos is the logical choice in goal as the senior goalkeeper in the squad list, providing experience against a dangerous Atletico attack.
Atletico Madrid Team News & Expected Lineups Today
Atletico Madrid also come into this match without any listed injuries or suspensions. With 4 points from 2 games and a positive goal difference, their early-season balance between defence and attack has been solid. They have used two different tactical shapes already, one game with a more single-pivot midfield structure and another closer to a two-forward setup, and something similar is expected again in Sevilla.
The visitors’ lineups today should again revolve around a strong defensive base and a technically gifted midfield. Key creative figures include Álex Baena and Lee Kang-In, both already on the scoresheet with 1 goal each, while G. Simeone has offered a mix of pressing, link play and penalty-box presence with 1 goal and 1 assist. With no significant absences reported, Diego Simeone’s side can field a near first-choice starting lineup and adjust in-game between a compact defensive block and more aggressive pressing.
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup
Predicted Starting XI:
GK: J. Oblak
DF: Álex Grimaldo; D. Hancko; Robin Le Normand; J. Giménez
MF: M. Hjulmand; Marcos Llorente; Koke; Lee Kang-In; Álex Baena
FW: G. Simeone
This predicted starting lineup is built around Atletico’s strongest performers so far and the formations they have already used. In goal, J. Oblak remains the natural starter as the senior elite goalkeeper in the squad. In defence, D. Hancko has been outstanding, with a 7.75 rating, 93% passing accuracy, 10 duels won from 11 and an assist from deep. Partnering him, Robin Le Normand adds aerial presence and defensive reading (3 tackles, 4 interceptions), despite having received a red card earlier in the season. J. Giménez is projected to complete a strong central unit, with Álex Grimaldo providing width and delivery from full-back.
In midfield, M. Hjulmand is expected to sit deepest as the primary shield and distributor, having already posted 77 passes at 96% accuracy, 4 tackles and 2 interceptions. Ahead of him, Koke and Marcos Llorente offer a blend of control, vertical running and pressing. The key creative sparks are Lee Kang-In and Álex Baena: Lee has 1 goal, 5 shots, 3 key passes and 4 dribble attempts, while Baena combines 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 key passes and strong set-piece potential. Both are central to Atletico’s chance creation and will look to exploit spaces between Sevilla’s lines.
Up front, G. Simeone is the logical choice to lead the line, with 1 goal, 1 assist, 7.25 rating, 10 duels won and good link play (60 passes at 76% accuracy). His movement and work rate make him ideal to press Sevilla’s build-up and attack the box when crosses arrive from Grimaldo or cut-backs from Lee Kang-In and Baena.
Injuries and Suspended Players Impact
With no injuries or suspensions listed for either side, absences are not expected to shape the tactical picture significantly. Both Sevilla and Atletico Madrid can rely on their core players and rotate only for strategic or fitness reasons rather than necessity.
Sevilla Absences:
- No significant absences reported.
Atletico Madrid Absences:
- No significant absences reported.
Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up
On current form, this matchup pits Sevilla’s fluid, high-energy attacking unit against Atletico Madrid’s structured, technically strong midfield and back line. Sevilla’s predicted front four of Oso, Peque Fernández, M. Sierra and Isaac offers rotation and movement between the lines. Oso’s ability to arrive late in the box and contribute both goals and defensive actions makes him a key threat against Atletico’s holding midfielders, while Isaac’s physicality and willingness to attack space will test Hancko and Le Normand in direct duels.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, will likely look to control central areas with M. Hjulmand, Koke and Marcos Llorente, then release Lee Kang-In and Álex Baena into pockets between Sevilla’s midfield and defence. The battle between Sevilla’s aggressive midfield trio (Oso, Guridi, M. Sierra) and Atletico’s technically superior central unit will be decisive: if Sevilla can disrupt Atletico’s rhythm, they have enough attacking form (5 goals in 2 games) to hurt them. However, if Atletico establish control, their combination of Hancko’s progressive passing from the back and the creative output of Lee and Baena could tilt the game in their favour.
Wide areas will also be crucial. Adrià Pedrosa and G. Suazo like to push high for Sevilla, which could leave spaces for Lee Kang-In and Baena to exploit on transitions if possession is lost. Conversely, Álex Grimaldo’s advanced positioning for Atletico may give Sevilla chances to counter through Isaac and Ejuke into the channels behind him. Both teams have conceded an average of 1 goal per game so far, suggesting that while defences are generally solid, there is room for chances if pressing structures are bypassed.
Match Prediction and Verdict
Outcome models give Atletico Madrid a clear edge despite Sevilla’s perfect start. The win probabilities are around 10% for Sevilla, 45% for the draw and 45% for Atletico Madrid. That aligns with the double-chance advice favouring draw or Atletico Madrid, and also matches the overall comparison indices, which are almost perfectly balanced but tilt very slightly towards the visitors (overall comparison index: 49.4 vs 50.6 in Atletico’s favour).
Pre-match odds from major bookmakers price Sevilla’s home win between 3.07 and 3.68, implying roughly a 27–33% chance, while Atletico Madrid’s away win odds range from 2.05 to 2.16, implying around a 46–49% chance. The draw sits between 3.07 and 3.60, translating to roughly 28–33%. Combined with Sevilla’s strong early form and Atletico’s quality and depth, the most likely scenario is a tight contest where Atletico avoid defeat. With both sides averaging 2+ goals per game but also defending relatively well, a low- to medium-scoring draw or narrow away win fits the data best.
Predicted Outcome: Sevilla 1–1 Atletico Madrid
How to Watch Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid Worldwide
Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:
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