Sevilla vs Real Madrid – prediction, preview & betting tips – 17/05/2026
Real Madrid are unbeaten in 14 consecutive clashes between these outfits. - Photo by IMAGO/AFLOSPORT
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Over 0.5 Sevilla red cards

Sevilla received three red cards in the last two H2Hs.

Sevilla will be eyeing one of their biggest wins of the season when they welcome Real Madrid to Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday.

The hosts have strung together a three-game winning streak and are in the hunt for a European spot.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, will set their sights on winning back-to-back games for the first time in eight weeks.

Read our Sevilla vs Real Madrid prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.

Sevilla vs Real Madrid key stats

  • Five or more cards were awarded in seven of the last nine H2Hs.
  • There were at least 11 corners in seven of Real Madrid's last eight matches.
  • Real Madrid drew first blood in their last four skirmishes with Sevilla.

Sevilla vs Real Madrid preview: Business as usual for Real Madrid?

Sevilla vs Real Madrid — Tale of the Tape

Sevilla vs Real Madrid
12thPosition2nd
43Points80
46Goals For72
58Goals Against33
6Clean Sheets13
14thHome / Away Rank2nd

At the beginning of May, Sevilla were in the relegation zone in 18th place. However, after winning three consecutive games, they are now 12th in La Liga, four points above the drop.

Not only will the Andalusian giants ensure their safety with a victory this weekend, but they are also in contention for a European spot.

For this game, only Manu Bueno is sidelined because of a knee injury, while Marcao, who underwent successful surgery in January for a left foot fracture, has received clearance to be back in the team.

On the other hand, Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over last-placed Real Oviedo. Los Blancos’ recent run of results on the road has not been particularly impressive, as they have won only one of their last five away games in all competitions (D1, L3).

It is worth mentioning that Alvaro Arbeloa's men will finish second, regardless of the outcome of their remaining two games, so they do not have anything left to play for.

The visitors have an excellent track record against Sevilla, having won each of the last four encounters between these sides, with no defeats in the last 14 H2Hs.

Los Blancos will be without Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo Goes, with both players recovering from ligament injuries following their respective successful surgeries.

Arda Guler is also ruled out with a hamstring injury alongside Fede Valverde (head) and Eder Militao (thigh), while it remains to be seen whether Dean Huijsen and Andriy Lunin, who both have a viral infection, will recover in time for this trip to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Sevilla vs Real Madrid form guide & betting tips

Sevilla vs Real Madrid — Last 5 Form Guide
Sevilla vs Real Madrid
L L W W W
Form
W D W L W
9Points10
7thForm Table3rd
7Goals For7
7Goals Against4
L L W W W
Form (All Comps)
W D W L W

Whispers Predicts: Sevilla 2-1 Real Madrid

At 2.27, Real Madrid are considered favourites by the bookmakers.

However, despite their dominance over Sevilla in recent years, it is fair to note that Los Blancos have lost three of their last five away matches.

Considering Sevilla's recent run of results, we fancy the hosts to win at 3.30.

Furthermore, Real Madrid opened the scoring in six of their last seven matches and in each of their last four clashes with Sevilla. On that note, Real Madrid to score first can be backed at 1.80.

📈 Sevilla vs Real Madrid — Whispers' Tips

> Over 2.5 total goals at 1.75 | Likelihood: Probable

> BTTS – Yes at 1.62 | Likelihood: Probable

> Match result: Sevilla at 3.30 | Likelihood: Possible

> Sevilla & BTTS – Yes at 5.50 | Likelihood: Possible

> Correct Score: 2-1 at 11.00 | Likelihood: Outsider


Kelechi is a huge sports fan with over 10 years of betting experience. He has written for a few publications like Afrik-Foot, What Are The Odds, Mighty Tips and Pundit Feed