Champions League: Live Score - Manchester City VS Sevilla: Prediction, Probable lineup, Head-to-head, and Key stats

Manchester City secured first place with a perfect 3-0 run followed by a 2-2 tie. A tie is good enough for Pep Guardiola to advance to the next round unbeaten.

The defending English champions are eager to defend their title after a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of the Spanish team in their previous meeting.

The fact that Pep Guardiola's team tied with Copenhagen and Borussia Dortmund didn't slow them down, but they'd like to get back on track with a win against Sevilla, who will finish third in the group.

There is no doubt that the English Premier League champions will finish the Champions League group stages with a victory against their out-of-form Spanish opponents mainly because City can utilize the rematch to rediscover their form following a recent dip.

As for head-to-head stats, Manchester City has won all three competitions against the Spanish side.

Key stats for the match

• The last time Sevilla defeated an English team in the UEFA Champions League group stage was in November 2007, when they beat Arsenal 3-1. Since then, Sevilla has gone winless in the subsequent seven contests.
• Pep Guardiola has only lost two of his 13 meetings as a manager against Sevilla, with his teams averaging 2.5 goals per game against them (33 in total). His only home loss against them occurred in January 2010, when Manolo Jimenez's Sevilla defeated Barcelona in the Copa del Rey (1-2).
• Manchester City has defeated Sevilla in all three UEFA Champions League contests, scoring nine goals and allowing only one.

Manchester City's predicted line-up

Erling Haaland, a striker, won't be playing today. The prolific Norwegian has 'ligament damage,' which is not considered significant but will not be risked in a match of minor importance.

The home team plans to rest key players such as Kalvin Phillips, Kyle Walker, and a questionable Cole Palmer.

Manchester City's starting defence will consist of Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake.

After serving his sentence, Sergio Gomez will rejoin the team and, along with Joao Cancelo, will be expected to contribute in the full-back position. The midfield rotation will see Bernardo Silva join Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri, giving Kevin De Bruyne a rest.

Predicted lineup: Ortega, Foden, Alvarez, Grealish, Cancelo, Dias, Ake, Gomez, Silva, Rodri, and Gundogan.

Sevilla team's predicted line-up

Jesus Corona, Fernando, and Youssef En-Nesyri will not be available for Sevilla. Marcao and Jesus Navas are questionable due to injuries.

Marko Dmitrovic in goal will have to be alert for high-intensity moments, and Marcao will be paired with Nemanja Gudelj in the centre of the Sevilla defence. Ex-Manchester City player Jesus Navas should feature as the right-back, while Marcos Acuna will be the left-back.

Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic, Januzaj, Isco, Gomez, Mir, Navas, Gudelj, Marcao, Acuna, Rakitic, and Jordan.

Manchester City VS Sevilla prediction

Recently, City has been unpredictable. The team's early-season dominance has faded.

It will be up to the away team to take something away from the game, but City is still unbeatable and will win this game easily.

Final prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Sevilla