Sevilla suffered a shock defeat in their season opener against Osasuna. Rafa Mir scored for Lopetegui's side, but Osasuna scored two goals despite having only 33% possession. Valladolid lost their opening game after a second half rout from Villareal saw the game finish 3-0. They had a slow start to the game, perhaps due to the heat, but could not score a goal despite playing better in the second period. All three of the last meetings between these two sides have finished 1-1, with the most recent fixture occurring in March 2021. In that game, goalkeeper Bono scored a 94th-minute equaliser for Sevilla. 1:2
Sevilla have drawn their last 3 matches against Real Valladolid in all competitions. Sevilla have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Real Valladolid in all competitions. Real Valladolid have lost their last 5 matches (LaLiga). Sevilla are undefeated in 20 of their last 21 home matches (LaLiga). Real Valladolid have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches (LaLiga). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sevilla's last 3 home games (LaLiga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Real Valladolid's last 3 away games (LaLiga).
Both Suso and Munir could return to the Sevilla squad for the second matchday, but it is unlikely they will get any minutes if this is the case. There are no suspensions for Julen Lopetegui's side. Shon Weissman continues to be the only player not available for Real Valladolid as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. There are no suspensions for Pacheta's squad.