Spanish La Liga
2025-12-20 - Real Madrid vs Sevilla
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 17
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid), Spain
Saturday, 20th November 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Real Madrid
Real Madrid return to the Bernabéu under pressure to deliver after a rare wobble on home soil, but recent results suggest they’re stabilising at just the right time. Consecutive narrow wins in the league and cup have eased the noise around Xabi Alonso, and with the title race still wide open, anything less than three points here would be costly.
Home form has dipped by Madrid’s lofty standards, yet context matters. Their recent defeats came against strong opposition, and prior to that setback, they had strung together ten straight league wins at the Bernabéu. Historically, this fixture has been one-sided in Madrid’s favour, and with renewed focus and urgency, Los Blancos should look to impose themselves early.
Sevilla
Sevilla arrive in the capital sitting comfortably mid-table, but their away form remains a concern. They’ve now gone four straight league games on the road without a win. While a 4-0 home victory over Real Oviedo last weekend lifted morale, their performances away from Andalusia have lacked cutting edge.
Matías Almeyda has already enjoyed a landmark win this season by beating Barcelona, but backing that up at the Bernabéu is a very different challenge. Sevilla have been cautious travellers, often prioritising defensive shape early on, which explains why several of their recent away games were goalless at the break. That approach may keep them in the contest initially, but it also invites sustained pressure.
The Betting Verdict
With Madrid desperate to reassert their authority at home and Sevilla tending to fade as games progress, this looks like a fixture where the hosts can set the tone early and finish the job after the break. Madrid’s attacking quality, combined with Sevilla’s conservative starts and limited away success, points towards a controlled home win built across both halves.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Real Madrid 3-1 Sevilla
