Real Madrid is in the process of wrapping up the league title but could face a tough task Sunday when it visits Sevilla for a Spanish La Liga match. Real Madrid (22-6-3) is 12 points clear at the top of La Liga table, with Barcelona in the second spot and Sevilla level with Barca on points but third based on goal differential. Sevilla (16-12-3) is unbeaten this season at Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, so it won't be an easy task. Los Nervionenses have had a penchant for draws the past few months that pushed them out of the title race. They have lost once in their past 17 games but are 8-8-1 over that span, while Real Madrid has lost twice in its past 17 but is 12-3-2.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Real Madrid as the +150 favorite (risk $100 to win $150) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Sevilla vs. Real Madrid odds, with Sevilla the +190 underdog. A draw is priced at +230 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Real Madrid vs. Sevilla picks, you need to see what proven soccer insider Jon Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch. He is on a strong current run, going 10-5-1 in his last 16 soccer picks overall.
Now, Eimer has taken a close look at the Real Madrid vs. Sevilla matchup and locked in his coveted picks and La Liga predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Sevilla vs. Real Madrid:
- Real Madrid vs. Sevilla spread: Real Madrid -0.5 (+140)
- Real Madrid vs. Sevilla over-under: 2.5 goals
- Real Madrid vs. Sevilla money line: Sevilla +190, Real Madrid +150, Draw +230
- Sevilla: Yassine Bouono has 31 clean sheets in 63 starts with the team.
- Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior leads La Liga in shot-creating actions (148).
Why you should back Real Madrid
Los Blancos are led by a veteran core of Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, but young Brazilian Vinicius Junior also is making a huge impact. Benzema leads the league in goals (24) and is tied for the league with 11 assists. He has 10 more goals than anyone in La Liga. Vinicius is one of the players with 14, and he has been creating chances and wreaking havoc. He is second on the team with seven assists, and Modric has five. The Croatian made a perfect pass to set up the goal that sent Tuesday's Champions League match against Chelsea to extra time.
Real Madrid should come in confident after holding off a furious Chelsea barrage Tuesday to advance to the semifinals on aggregate. Los Blancos have been strong whether at home or on the road, as they have 35 points and a plus-16 goal differential in their 15 away games. They are 5-1-0 in the past six meetings with Sevilla, and they have the second-most goals in the league (63) and the second-fewest conceded (26).
Why you should back Sevilla
Los Nervionenses will be motivated for the chance to stay in the running for their best finish in the top tier in more than 70 years. They were fourth in three of the past five seasons, including the past two, their best since finishing second in 1950-51. Sevilla has been the best home team in La Liga this season, going 11-4-0 in its 15 games, and it has scored 32 of its 44 goals on its own turf. Its success has been built on defense, but Rafa Mir (nine), Lucas Ocampos (six) and Youssef En-Nesyri (three) are among those who are capable of scoring when they get a chance.
The teams are virtually identical in terms of possession, with Real Madrid second in the league at 60.7 percent and Sevilla right behind at 60.5. Sevilla has allowed the second-fewest shots on net (91), and Buono has been a sturdy presence in goal. He has turned away 79.2 percent of the shots he has faced, the best mark in the league, and is third with 12 clean sheets. Only 27 percent of the 338 attempts against Sevilla have been on target, also second in the league. Sevilla had a 6-4 edge in shots on net in the last meeting and got a goal from Mir but lost 2-1.
How to make Sevilla vs. Real Madrid picks
Eimer has analyzed the Real Madrid vs. Sevilla matchup from all sides. He's leaning under on the goal total and he's revealed two confident best bets, including one that returns more than 2-1, and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his La Liga predictions at SportsLine.
So what are the best bets for Real Madrid vs. Sevilla? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from a top bettor with a proven soccer track record, and find out.
