Sevilla vs Real Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips
The Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter as Sevilla host Real Madrid in the Spanish top-flight this weekend. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Sevilla haven't had a lot of joy in his fixture in recent seasons with the 2-1 loss in the Bernabeu last November stretching their winless run against the Los Blancos to six games.
Sevilla unbeaten on home soil
Eleven wins and four losses in fifteen league games in Sevilla this season means Julen Lopetegui's troops head into this tough fixture without domestic loss in their own backyard. The energy hasn't been the same on their travels and this has been the main reason why they're now up there fighting for the title with this Sunday's opponents. Last weekend against Granada, two goals in the 90 minutes from Rafa Mir and Papu Gomez was enough to arrest their four-game winless run in the LaLiga Santander as they eye a finish in the top four. Sevilla head into this game in 3rd position just three points ahead of Atletico and Real Betis and as such, a positive result is key here as they look to consolidate their hold on the top four.
Real Madrid demonstrated their European pedigree on Tuesday, securing a spot in the Champions League semifinals. Having already beaten Chelsea in London three goals to one, they had the tie firmly in their grasp. As such, Chelsea had it all to do at the Bernabeu and they did as they led 3-0, 4-3 on aggregate, with just 15 minutes of play left. Real Madrid turned the screw and got a goal of their own as substitute Rodrygo latched on to a sumptuous pass from Modric to send the game to extra time and just as expected, Benzema decided the tie just six minutes into extra time, heading in from Vinicius' cross. Now they turn their attention to the league as they look to maintain their 12-point gap on second-placed Barcelona with a win here.
Sevilla vs Real Madrid Team News
Sevilla possible starting XI:
Bounou; Navas, Kounde, Carlos, Augustinsson; Jordan, Rakitic; Ocampos, Martial, Corona; Rafa Mir
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Nacho; Kroos, Camavinga, Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius
Sevilla vs Real Madrid Prediction: 1-1
Sevilla's unbeaten run at home would surely be tested this weekend as the league leaders come to town but given that Ancelotti's side had to go all the way in the Champions League last Tuesday whilst the hosts were watching from home, fatigue might be an issue. As such, we're backing the hosts to come away with at least a point this weekend.
