Having returned to winning ways against Almeria, Barcelona need to continue the good run against high-flying Sevilla or risk falling further behind arch rivals Real Madrid.

Los Rojiblancos have now suffered two setbacks in a row following a great start to the season and they will be looking to restore some of the lost confidence with a promising display at Camp Nou.

In spite of some major changes to both playing and coaching personnel, Barcelona enjoyed a very good start to the new campaign, quickly creating a decent advantage at the top of the standings.

However, the Catalans were beaten by Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season before the unexpected home loss to Celta Vigo saw them slip from the top of the standings.

Back to back wins over Ajax and Almeria have since improved the atmosphere in the squad, but it is clear Barcelona are far from the desired form at the moment.

The good news is that the Catalans have won last five meetings with Sevilla in La Liga, and they are 1.25 (1/4) to extend the impressive run.

Summer signing Thomas Vermaelen has finally resumed full training, while Martin Montoya has recovered from a bout of flu.

The likes of Jeremy Mathieu and Rafinha are rated doubtful, but talented midfielder Sergi Roberto is back from a leg injury.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Bravo – Alves, Mascherano, Mathieu, Alba – Rakitic, Busquets, Xavi – Suarez, Messi, Neymar.

The Europa League holders have largely impressed in the opening exchanges, but they seem to have finally suffered a dip in form.

While virtually securing their place in the next stage of EL with a win over Standard, los Rojiblancos have failed to win any of their last two league fixtures.

Sevilla were first beaten by Athletic Bilbao at San Mames, before sharing spoils at home with Levante, thus slipping to fifth in the league standings.

Los Rojiblancos now face an uphill task against mighty Barcelona, but they can be backed at 4.50 (7/2) not to lose at Camp Nou.

The good news is that both Denis Suarez and Gerard Deulofeu are available to face their parent club and they could both start.

Key midfielder Stephane M’Bia returns from suspension, while Vicente Iborra should also be in contention having recovered from an ankle problem.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Beto – Coke, Pareja, Carrico, Tremoulinas – Krychowiak, M’Bia – Deulofeu, Suarez, Vitolo – Bacca.