Prediction: Sevilla vs Real Madrid

Verdict: Real Madrid win

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster

Hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the La Liga table on Saturday evening, Real Madrid will travel to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan when they meet Sevilla.

Sevilla

Starting with the hosts, forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against Rayo Vallecano when heading into October’s international break, Sevilla have once again failed to pick up any kind of stability since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. At the heart of an infamous relegation scrap last season and dealing with some public issues behind the scenes at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Diego Alonso’s side have claimed just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to September 17th. Marking their return on Saturday evening still battling it out in the bottom-half of the La Liga table, Sevilla will also be worried by a nightmare record against Los Blancos. Suffering a 2-1 loss when they last welcomed the Spanish icons to town back on May 27th, Alonso’s side have lost each of their previous four showdowns against Real Madrid by an aggregate score of 10-5.

Team News

Still dealing with a recent knee injury, Sevilla are expected to once again be without former Tottenham star Erik Lamela. Likewise, struggling to find any stability since arriving from Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, Alonso’s side are still sweating over the fitness of 30-year-old Mariano Diaz this weekend.

Finding the net against Rayo Vallecano prior to the international break and getting on the scoresheet in each of their his previous three appearances across all competitions, Morocco international Youssef En Nesyri will spearhead Sevilla’s attack here.

Real Madrid

As for the visitors, heading into October’s international break with a stellar 4-0 romp against Osasuna, Real Madrid have continued to shine since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. With their sights firmly set on reclaiming their La Liga crown this season, Los Blancos will be looking to make another statement of intent here. Marking their return on Saturday evening holding a two-point buffer over the chasing pack, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Clinching back-to-back Champions League victories after getting their European adventure underway last month, the former AC Milan boss has seen his superstar squad gain a reputation for their rampant performances in the final third. Likewise, winning five of their opening six showdowns outside the Spanish capital, Real Madrid will be smelling a real opportunity this weekend.

Team News

Already notching eight La Liga strikes since completing his blockbuster move from Borussia Dortmund this summer, England international Jude Bellingham will once again play a crucial role on Saturday evening. The ex-Birmingham starlet will join attacking talisman Vinicius Junior in the final third.

Still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Los Blancos will once again be without the duo of Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois this weekend. However, Ancelotti’s men are hopeful that summer arrival and Turkish starlet Arda Guler will be able to finally make his Real Madrid debut at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Sevilla and Real Madrid last met back on May 27th, Los Blancos claimed a 2-1 victory at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
• Likewise, Madrid have won each of their previous four showdowns against Saturday’s hosts by an aggregate score of 10-5.
• England international Jude Bellingham has notched eight La Liga goals in his first nine appearances this season.
• Sevilla have managed to muster just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all formats.
• Continuing on from last season, Sevilla have failed to record a clean sheet from their last seven appearances on home soil.

Conclusion

Heading into October’s international break in the midst of a stellar four-match winning run, Los Blancos will simply be looking to widen their buffer over the chasing pack here. Landing a 2-1 win when they last travelled to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan back on May 27th, Ancelotti’s side will be smelling the chance to lay down another marker on Saturday evening. Winning each of their previous four showdowns against Sevilla and collecting 25 points from just their last nine La Liga meetings, we are expecting what could be an enjoyable away victory this weekend.

Verdict: Real Madrid win

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster