Real Madrid vs Sevilla – La Liga – Preview

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Sreya

Real Madrid vs Sevilla – Real Madrid hosts Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeau on 9th December, Saturday in a crucial La Liga fixture.

Real Madrid are fourth in the league standings with twenty-eight points, trailing league leaders Barcelona by eight points while Sevilla are fifth with equal number of points, trailing Real Madrid on goal difference only.

Zinedine Zidane’s side has really struggled on the domestic front and failed to take advantage of Barcelona’s two draws in their last two games, as Real Madrid also played out a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in their last game.

Sevilla have won three games on the trot, including a 2-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna in their previous outing.

Team News

Daniel Carvajal, Sergio Ramos and Casemiro are suspended while Raphael Varane and Luca Zidane are sidelined through injuries. Sevilla will be without the injured Daniel Carrico and Nico Pareja.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Keylor Navas, Achraf Hakimi, Jesus Vallejo, Nacho, Marcelo, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Mateo Kovacic, Isco, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sevilla Possible Starting Lineup: Sergio Rico, Gabriel Mercado, Clement Lenglet, Simon Kjaer, Sergio Escudero, Ever Banega, Guido Pizarro, Franco Vasquez, Pablo Sarabia, Wissam Ben Yedder, Nolito.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Real Madrid vs Sevilla H2H Stats, Real Madrid have won two, drawn two and lost one of their previous five matches against Sevilla.

Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in their last ten home matches against Sevilla in all competitions, while Sevilla have scored at least twice in their last three league games.

Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 12 home matches against Sevilla in all competitions, and will start as favorites tomorrow but must be wary of complacency which has adversely affected the team this season.

It will be a closely contested match but a 3-2 win for Real Madrid is the most probable result.