Extremadura vs Sevilla: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — December 4, 2025
On Thursday, December 4, in the 1/32 finals of the Copa del Rey, Extremadura will host Sevilla on their home turf. Read on for a detailed match preview and prediction.
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Match preview
CD Extremadura come into the Copa del Rey in good spirits: in the first round on October 28, the team defeated Las Palmas 3-1 at home, proving that even a side outside the top tier can fight hard and find the back of the net. Things haven’t gone as smoothly in their domestic league: two recent defeats have complicated their push for the Segunda, dropping them to fourth place in their division. However, their home stadium and the passionate support from the fans are huge assets for the Almendralejo side, especially in a cup tie where motivation often outweighs quality. The hosts are eager to spring a surprise, play compactly, shut down the flanks, and strike on the counter—hoping to catch the favorites off guard and capitalize on any mistakes.
Sevilla are enduring a turbulent 2025/26 season: the team’s league form has been inconsistent, and amid fierce competition in La Liga, their defense has struggled—plagued by errors, excessive openness, and vulnerability to opposition counterattacks. Sevilla have lost four of their last five league games, slipping to 13th in the table. Yet the Rojiblancos still possess quality, with an attack that can create chances and the experience of playing at the highest level—giving them the edge even on difficult away days.
In the upcoming match, Sevilla will likely try to dictate the tempo: holding possession, controlling the midfield, and gradually unlocking Extremadura’s defense. But the opening stages will be crucial: if the visitors come out too aggressively and make even a single mistake, Extremadura will be ready to pounce—fighting hard for every ball, capitalizing on every careless loss and set-piece to drag the favorites into a nerve-wracking contest.
Probable lineups
Extremadura: Ramalho, Fernandes, Cano, Cordero, Tala, Barce, Arhoun, Calandria, Morcillo, Villajos, Manchon
Sevilla: Vlachodimos; Sanchez, Castrin, Marcao, Suazo; Sow, Mendy; Ejuke, Fernandez, Vargas; Adams
Match facts and head-to-head
- This is the first-ever meeting between these teams
- Extremadura have scored in four of their last five matches
- Sevilla have lost three times in their last five games
Prediction
Despite the difference in quality, I expect a fierce contest with plenty of goals. My prediction: total over 2.5 goals at 1.6
