Sevilla vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 25/05/2023, 17:10  by Joseph King | Modified on 25/05/2023 at 18:37 in LaLiga Predictions

Only two matches remain in the 2022/23 La Liga campaign as ninth-place Sevilla host second-placed Real Madrid on Saturday. Pride and bragging is all that Real Madrid have left to play for at this point. Barcelona secured themselves the La Liga title weeks ago, leaving Real Madrid to battle it out with Atletico for the runners-up position. Los Blancos hold a slim one point lead over their city rivals in third-place. Sevilla's attention will undoubtedly be on their Europa League final meeting with Roma coming up just four days after this game. Lifting the trophy is Sevilla's only shot at making next season's Champions League as they trail the top four by 19 points. Sevilla trail seventh-place Athletic Club by two points with the league position earning a spot in the Europa Conference League. The final La Liga fixture for Jose Luis Mendilibar's men is an away trip to take on Real Sociedad next weekend. 

The season will ultimately be viewed as a disappointment for Real Madrid despite winning the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Super Cup. Madrid were able to put an end to a two game losing streak following a 2-1 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. It was looking like it was going to be three matches without a win before an 89th minute Rodrygo goal sealed all three points for Los Merengues . It's been an inconsistent run-in for Real Madrid as they have lost three of their last six La Liga games.

Sevilla have recovered well after the World Cup break after a shocking first half of the campaign had them playing catch-up for much of 2023. While fans will not be pleased with a mid-table finish, a triumph in the Europa League would make this season a success. Sevilla's last match was a 1-1 away draw with Elche, their second concecutive stalemate. Overall, Sevilla is on an unbeaten run of six matches and have won six of their last 10 La Liga fixtures.