Real Madrid – Sevilla : Preview & Prediction
Real Madrid have just won in Tiraspol (3-0) this Wednesday evening and thus validated their qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League. This great success in Moldova confirms the excellent form of the new leader of La Liga. Indeed, the teammates of Benzema, author of 10 goals in 12 days, took advantage of Real Sociedad’s draw against FC Valencia (0-0) last weekend to take control of the Spanish championship. The capital club won in Granada (4-1), signing its third site victory in La Liga after Elche (2-1) and Rayo Vallecano (2-1). The Madrilenians have signed a 6th consecutive victory in all competitions to relegate the Andalusian club to 5 units behind. Sevilla FC, currently on the 3rd step of the podium, relaunched the race for Champions League qualification by beating Wolfsburg (2-0) on Tuesday evening. The Andalusians thus confirm their great victory against Betis (2-0) in the derby and their disappointing draw against Alaves (2-2). Unbeaten for only 3 matches, Sevilla FC could relapse at Santiago Bernabeu, a stadium where it has not won since December 2008.
Real are undefeated for 8 games (7 wins and 1 draw).
The Madrid club have won their last 5 matches, current series.
Real Madrid are undefeated against Sevilla FC for 5 matches (4 wins and 1 draw).
Sevilla FC have won only twice in their last 8 trips, in all competitions.
Real have yet to lose at home in La Liga since the start of this season.
Sevilla FC have been in check at Santiago Bernabeu since December 2008 … The Andalusians have lost 11 of their last 12 (1 draw) trips to the capital. Real had to win again under the leadership of a stratospheric Karim Benzema.
Real Madrid – Sevilla : Betting Tips
Real Madrid – Win Odds: 1.75
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
