Sevilla's opening La Liga fixture against Las Palmas promises to be a challenging encounter, with both sides having endured a difficult previous campaign.
Sevilla, buoyed by their summer signings, will be looking to impose their style of play and secure three points.
Here, we preview the Las Palmas vs Sevilla match as well as provide a prediction as to how the scoreline may ultimately pan out.
Quick stats
- Sevilla have won their last 8 matches against Las Palmas in all competitions.
- Las Palmas have drawn their last 3 matches (La Liga).
- Sevilla have lost their last 4 matches (LaLiga).
- UD Las Palmas scored 33 goals in 38 games last season (17th in LaLiga), and Sevilla allowed 54 goals (13th in league).
- Sevilla was outscored 54-48, 10th in LaLiga in goal differential. In terms of goal differential, UD Las Palmas was 16th in LaLiga at -14.12
Match preview
There's a familiar face in the dugout as Sevilla travel to Gran Canaria to kick off their La Liga campaign against Las Palmas. Former Las Palmas boss García Pimienta returns to the island, this time in the opposing dugout, as the newly-promoted side look to build on last season's survival.
Los Amarillos managed to stay up last season, finishing 16th in the top flight. With a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone, they ensured back-to-back campaigns at this level.
Sevilla faced Liverpool in their last outing, suffering a 4-1 defeat, but they secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham earlier in the month. Los Nervionenses have struggled in La Liga recently, finishing 12th and 14th in the last two seasons—a stark decline for a club accustomed to being in the top four.
This summer has seen significant changes at Sevilla, with Chidera Ejuke, Lucien Agoumé, and Kelechi Iheanacho among the new arrivals, while Albert Sambi Lokonga and Saúl Ñíguez have joined on loan from Arsenal and Atlético Madrid, respectively.
However, Sevilla face a challenge in registering Iheanacho ahead of their La Liga opener on Friday. Ejuke has been a standout performer in preseason, impressing fans with his flair and creativity, and looks set to play a key role as Sevilla aim to bounce back from last season’s disappointment.
Iheanacho, still settling in, has shown flashes of his quality in training and will be eager to make his La Liga debut alongside Ejuke when Sevilla take on Las Palmas.
Las Palmas vs Sevilla H2H
Last 5 Games
- April 2024: Las Palmas 0-2 Sevilla
- September 2023: Sevilla 1-0 Las Palmas
- July 2021: Sevilla 1-0 Las Palmas
- Feburary 2018: Las Palmas 1-2 Sevilla
- September 2017: Sevilla 1-0 Las Palmas
Las Palmas vs Sevilla prediction
Las Palmas face a daunting task as they kick off their La Liga campaign against Sevilla on Friday. The Andalusian side have a strong recent record against their opponents, with no league defeats since September 2015.
While Las Palmas will be buoyed by home support, Sevilla's squad depth and recent reinforcements give them the edge. A victory for the visitors is the most likely outcome, although a draw cannot be ruled out given the unpredictable nature of opening day fixtures.
Predicted lineups
Las Palmas possible starting lineup:
Cillessen; Park, Marmol, McKenna, A Suarez; Munoz, K Rodriguez, Campana, Fuster; Sandro, McBurnie
Sevilla possible starting lineup:
Nyland; Montiel, Bade, Nianzou, Pedrosa; Sow, Agoume, Gudelj; Ocampos, Iheanacho, Lukebakio
