Real Madrid vs Sevilla Preview, Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips
Real Madrid vs Sevilla Preview
La Liga leaders Real Madrid will host 15th-placed Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, February 25.
The hosts enter this contest on the back of a formidable run of form. They are undefeated in their last seven games across competitions, winning five and drawing two of those. In that phase, Los Blancos have scored 14 goals and conceded just five as they stretched their lead to the top to six points over Girona. Real’s last game was a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Rayo Vallecano as Daniel Carvajal received a late red card. They were looking to make amends in their next game.
The visitors, on the other hand, are in an inconsistent spell of form currently. They have recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six across competitions. In that time, Sevilla have scored just five goals and conceded a worrying eight goals as they continue to slip down the table. Their last outing was a goalless draw away at Valencia and they will look to put their best foot forward against Real.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Real Madrid vs Sevilla Team News
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti will be without defenders Eder Militao and David Alaba, as well as custodian Thibaut Courtois, all of whom will miss the rest of the season with ACL injuries. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham will miss the game with an ankle sprain.
Elsewhere, captain and defender Daniel Carvajal will miss this game after his sending off in the last one. He will mostly be replaced by Lucas Vazquez in the XI.
Sevilla
Manager Quique Sanchez Flores will have a major selection headache ahead of the next game. At least seven players will be unavailable for selection as the injury list shows no signs of shortening.
Key players Lucas Ocampos (unknown), Marcos Acuna (hip) and Erik Lamela (doubt) are all part of the list of those sidelined as Flores will be left with a big shortage.
Meanwhile, Jesus Navas, Sergio Ramos, Suso, Ocampos and Djibril Sow have all been booked four times apiece this season. Should any of them pick up another, they will be suspended for one game.
Predicted Lineups
Here are the Real Madrid vs Sevilla lineups:
Real Madrid
Ancelotti rotated his lineup for the last game with Brahim Diaz retaining his spot, while Ferland Mendy missed out due to suspension. The Frenchman is expected to return to the XI.
Rodrygo, who was on the bench last time around, is expected to come in for Diaz.
Predicted XI: Andriy Lunin (GK), Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Nacho Fernandez (C), Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Joselu.
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Sevilla
Flores will be fairly pleased with Sevilla’s effort in their draw away at Valencia. He will stick with the same lineup for the trip to Madrid.
Predicted XI: Orjan Nyland (GK), Loic Bade, Sergio Ramos, Kike Salas, Jesus Navas (C), Djibril Sow, Boubakary Soumare, Oliver Torres, Marcos Acuna, Isaac Romero, Youssef En-Nesyri.
Head-to-Head Record
Real Madrid vs Sevilla has proven to be an entertaining fixture over the years. However, Los Blancos have dominated in recent times. With eight wins and two draws since Sevilla last beat them, Real will go into this game with great confidence.
Ancelotti’s side have scored 11 goals to Sevilla’s six in their last five meetings, winning four of those. They will look to repeat the feat.
- Sevilla 1-1 Real Madrid (10/23)
- Sevilla 1-2 Real Madrid (05/23)
- Real Madrid 3-1 Sevilla (10/22)
- Sevilla 2-3 Real Madrid (04/22)
- Real Madrid 2-1 Sevilla (11/21)
Prediction
Seeing that Los Blancos have dominated this fixture in recent times, it is quite likely they will continue their current form and record another win.
Sevilla have struggled in front of goal in recent times but Real’s depleted back line could give them some much-needed hope.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Sevilla.
Real Madrid vs Sevilla Betting Tips
Each of the last six Real Madrid vs Sevilla games have seen both teams score, with all but one of those games also seeing three or more goals scored. That trend is likely to continue this time as well.
- Both Teams to Score – Yes: 1.89
- Over 3.5 Goals – Yes: 2.31
- Sevilla to Score a Goal – Yes: 1.74
Real Madrid vs Sevilla Odds
- Real Madrid Win: 1.31
- Draw: 5.90
- Sevilla Win: 9.50
Real Madrid vs Sevilla Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Sunday, February 25th at 8:00 PM (GMT).
- India: Sports18, JioCinema app & website.
- UK: Viaplay, ITV.
- US: ESPN, ABC.
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