Real Madrid vs Sevilla Prediction & Betting Tips (20 December)

Real Madrid is going through a zone of turbulence. The storm thunders loudly for the Madrilenians who lost their last 2 home matches against Manchester City in the Champions League 1-2 and against Celta Vigo in La Liga 0-2. By beating Alaves in pain last weekend 1-2, the White House piled up only a 3rd victory in its last 9 performances in all competitions. In the standings, in La Liga, the Merengue occupy 2nd place, four lengths behind Barça who will play tomorrow. Wednesday evening, as part of the Copa del Rey, the finalist of the previous edition traveled to Talavera where he won without shining 2-3.

Since his benchmark victory against FC Barcelona at the beginning of October 4-1, FC Sevilla has lost 5 of its 8 matches played in La Liga, including 3 away to Real Sociedad 2-1, Atlético Madrid 3-0 and Espanyol Barcelona 2-1. Recently, traveling to Valencia, the Andalusians thought they were on the right track by leading until added time in the game, but they conceded the equalizing goal at the very end of the game through Hugo Duro 1-1 after having missed the opportunity to take cover several times. Last weekend, Sevilla did not fall into the trap set by Levante's 4-0 victory. This week, during a 1/16th final of the Copa del Rey, the Rojiblancos challenged Alaves in the Basque Country where they were finally eliminated 1-0. 

For Xabi Alonso, injuries are piling up in defense like last season. Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all unavailable. This is also the case for Eduardo Camavinga. Alvaro Carreras received a two-match suspension following his red card received against Celta Vigo. Fran Garcia will make his return, probably in the eleven. All these absences allow Castilla players to show themselves. Against Alaves, it was the young Victor Valdepenas (starting left back) who obtained a promotion and this week, against Talavera, defenders Jimenez and Joan Martinez were called up as were midfielders Cestero and Thiago. Author of 17 goals in La Liga and a double this week in the Copa del Rey, Kylian Mbappé will be well operational just like the Brazilians Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo without forgetting the Bellingham support. The quartet was aligned for the first time this season under Xabi Alonso against Alaves. The fantastic four were decisive on the 2 goals with Bellingham assisting Mbappé's goal in the first act and Vinicius at the helm to make his compatriot shine in the 2nd act. Brahim Diaz was called by Walid Regragui to play in the CAN with Morocco.

At Sevilla FC too, there are also defections to report. Starting with the defensive sector with the absences of Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcao, executive Kike Salas and even former Parisian Tanguy Kouassi (no minutes this season). In the hierarchy of goalkeepers, Nyland would have a card to play in the eyes of his coach but the Norwegian is injured. Offensively, Swiss international Ruben Vargas (3 goals, 4 assists in La Liga) was also injured, as was Belgian Januzaj. Suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards, Peque will be available again like starting scorer Isaac Romero (3 goals). The Nigerians Ejuke and Akor Adams left to play the CAN with Nigeria. Note, however, the return from injury of Chilean full-back Suazo (ex-TFC). The probable line-ups for Real Madrid - Sevilla FC: Real Madrid: Courtois - Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger (or Carreras), Garcia - Rodrygo, Güler, Tchouameni, Bellingham - Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. Sevilla FC: Vlachodimos - Carmona, Cardoso, Gudelj, Castrin, Suazo (or Oso) - Sow, Agoumé, Mendy - Romero, G. Fernandez.

• Summary: Real Madrid is going head to head with Sevilla starting on 20 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Bernabéu stadium, Madrid city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Real Madrid Feedinco Rating: 7.05
• Sevilla Feedinco Rating: 6.79