Verdict: Real Madrid win
Best Odds: 8/5
Bookmaker: Unibet
Simply hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the La Liga table, Real Madrid will make the trip to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday night.
Sevilla
Starting with the hosts, managing to make a much-needed return to winning ways last weekend, there is no doubt that Sevilla will be desperate to build off of that result. Eventually claiming an action-packed 4-2 victory against Granada on home soil, Los Nervionenses still find themselves sat in pole position to clinch a Champions League spot this season. However, winning just one of their last five matchups across all formats, Head Coach Julen Lopetegui is calling on his side to find some stability. Crashing out of the Europa League at the hands of Premier League outfit West Ham, the one-time Real Madrid boss will know that his side face a stern test on Sunday night. Looking to cause an upset at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán here, Sevilla should at least be boosted by their continued success on home soil. It should be noted, Lopetegui’s men are remarkably unbeaten in each of their 13 home fixtures across all formats, a run that stems all the way back to November 2nd.
Team News
Sevilla have confirmed that the trio of Karim Rekik, Fernando and Suso will all once again miss out on Sunday night.
Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial should join Lucas Ocampos and Jesus Manuel Corona in attack here.
Real Madrid
As for the visitors, while Real Madrid might have eventually suffered an action-packed 3-2 defeat at home against Chelsea earlier in the week, Los Blancos did manage to extend on their Champions League adventure. Booking their semi-final ticket and a showdown against Premier League heavyweights Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti’s men should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Storming their way to the top of the La Liga table and holding a commanding 12-point buffer at the top of the table, the former Everton boss has his sights set on completing a domestic and European double. Looking to move one step closer to this season’s title on Sunday night, Madrid should also be boosted by an eye-catching record against Sevilla. Picking up a 2-1 victory when they welcomed Los Nervionenses to the Santiago Bernabéu back on November 28th, Ancelotti’s side are unbeaten in each of their last six meetings against the top-four contenders, recording five wins.
Team News
Brazilian international Casemiro will miss out on Sunday night as he serves a suspension.
Likewise, Los Blancos will also be without the trio of Marcelo, Ferland Mendy and Eden Hazard due to injury issues.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Sunday’s opponents faced off back on November 28th, Real Madrid picked up a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- Likewise, Los Blancos are unbeaten in each of their last six meetings against Sevilla, recording five wins.
- The red-hot Karim Benzema has racked up 24 La Liga goals in just 27 appearances this season.
- Sevilla are unbeaten in each of their last 13 matchups at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, a run that stems back to November 2nd.
- Three of the last four meetings between Sunday’s opponents have finished with over 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
While Real Madrid might have seen Chelsea end their winning run earlier in the week, Los Blancos did manage to extend on their Champions League adventure. Holding a commanding 12-point buffer at the top of the table and storming their way towards another domestic crown this season, Carlo Ancelotti’s side should also be boosted by a hugely impressive record against Sunday’s hosts. Picking up a 2-1 victory when they welcomed Los Nervionenses to the Santiago Bernabéu back in November, the Spanish giants are unbeaten in each of their last six meetings against Sevilla, recording five victories. Looking to lay down another marker here, an away victory for the runaway leaders can be found at attractive odds.
Verdict: Real Madrid win
Best Odds: 8/5
Bookmaker: Unibet
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