Real Betis v Sevilla

As Sevilla make the short trip to the Benito Villamarín for El Gran Derbi, another fiery encounter is expected in one of Europe's most heated rivalries. With Real Betis pushing for Champions League football and Sevilla struggling for consistency, the stakes are high. The hosts enter this clash in excellent form, while the visitors face an uphill battle to salvage a result.

⭐ Real Betis v Sevilla Best Bet

The hosts are well priced at 1.90 to claim victory, and their recent form makes them a compelling selection. Unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions (W5, D1), Betis have built significant momentum, particularly at the Benito Villamarín, where they have suffered just two league defeats all season (W7, D4). Their home record includes statement wins over both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, reinforcing their ability to rise to the occasion.

In contrast, Sevilla’s inconsistency has been their undoing. They have not managed back-to-back wins across all competitions since October, and have struggled to establish any rhythm on the road, with an unconvincing away record of four wins, five draws, and five defeats. Their struggles away from home suggest that salvaging a result here will be a formidable challenge.

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👕 Real Betis v Sevilla Predicted XI

🔍 Real Betis v Sevilla Players to Watch

🟢 Antony

Antony’s dazzling footwork and direct style make him a magnet for fouls, and since his arrival in Spain, he has drawn 1.59 per 90 minutes. He has been fouled at least twice in three of his last four matches, and Sevilla’s starting left-sided players have racked up 17 fouls across their last six games. In a fiery derby atmosphere, the Brazilian should have no trouble winning multiple free kicks once again.

⚪ Dodi Lukebakio

Dodi Lukebakio will find himself in for a physically demanding evening, especially if he lines up against Jesús Rodríguez and Romain Perraud, two players who are regularly fouled (2.67 and 1.9 per 90, respectively). The Belgian forward averages 1.11 fouls per game and has committed a foul in six of his last seven games, as well as in each of his three previous appearances against Betis, accumulating a total of five fouls. Given the high stakes of this encounter, another infringement seems inevitable.

⚪ Adrià Pedrosa

Adrià Pedrosa faces the unenviable task of containing the revitalised Antony. Since his move from Manchester United, the Brazilian winger has rediscovered his form and will be a nightmare for Sevilla’s left back to contain. Pedrosa averages 1.4 fouls per 90 and has committed at least one foul in nine of his last 11 starts. His track record against Betis also reinforces this trend, having been penalised in both of his appearances against them.

📂 Real Betis v Sevilla Cheat Sheet

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💻 Real Betis v Sevilla Form and Tactics

Manuel Pellegrini’s side has hit its stride at a crucial point in the season. A well managed winter transfer window has added fresh impetus to a squad now eyeing a top-four finish and silverware in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Their recent form is a testament to their growing confidence, having won four of their last five matches across all competitions, with a solitary draw in that run. Their latest triumph, a hard-fought 3-2 victory at CD Leganés, was yet another reminder of their attacking potency.

At home, Betis have been formidable. The Benito Villamarín has become a fortress, with just two league defeats all season. Victories over Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid serve as further proof that they are more than capable of stepping up in high-stakes encounters. Their tally of 38 league goals is the highest outside of Spain’s established elite, a statistic that highlights both their attacking depth and their ability to break down opposition defences.

For the second season running, Sevilla have endured a campaign fraught with managerial upheaval. Yet, under García Pimienta, there has been a measure of stability — enough to steer them away from relegation danger but not enough to restore them to former glories. Unlike the Sevilla sides of recent years that competed for European honours, this version lacks cohesion and attacking fluency, often relying on flashes of individual brilliance from Dodi Lukebakio to make an impact.

A 1-0 defeat at home to Athletic Club last time out was a reminder of their continued struggles in front of goal. Their away record — four wins, five draws, and five defeats — illustrates their inconsistency, and their inability to string together back-to-back victories since October underlines just how fragile their rhythm remains.

🏁 Real Betis v Sevilla Ref Watch

• Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer

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