Real Madrid vs Sevilla prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 18, 2026
On October 18, 2026, Real Madrid will host Sevilla in the 9th round of Spain’s La Liga. The hosts are expected to come out on top, but the visitors will also fight hard for points.
Real Madrid vs Sevilla: team news and expert analysis
The capital giants have been unable to win any trophies since the start of last calendar year. They also ended the 2025/26 campaign without silverware, falling hopelessly behind Barcelona in La Liga. After strengthening the squad over the summer, they brought Mourinho back as head coach. However, despite a number of victories, his side have already suffered defeats to both Betis and Atlético. After the international break, they beat Villarreal 1-0 despite playing with ten men. They then fell two goals behind Roma in the Champions League, but still managed to turn the game around.
The Andalusian side finished 13th last season, collecting 43 points and narrowly staying ahead of relegated Mallorca. They have made a pleasant start this time around, racking up plenty of wins and losing only to Atlético and Barcelona. Sevilla escaped defeat against Levante in the previous round, scoring twice after the 90th minute.
The runners-up score an average of 2.38 goals per game, but they also concede fairly often — one per match. Fofana and his teammates also boast a positive goal difference, averaging 1.63 goals scored and 1.5 conceded.
Previous meetings: Real Madrid vs Sevilla
In the last 15 head-to-head encounters, the visitors have managed just two draws, losing all the other matches.
Judging by the odds, there is little doubt that the hosts will win. However, they are not flawless at the back, so we are backing both teams to score (odds – 1.86).
Real Madrid vs Sevilla: key statistics and trends
- Real Madrid have won five of their last seven matches
- 63% of Real Madrid’s matches have seen both teams score, while the average total is 3.38 goals per game
- Sevilla have won two of their last four matches
- 75% of Sevilla’s matches have seen both teams score, while the average total is 3.13 goals per game
Real Madrid vs Sevilla: possible starting lineups
Real Madrid play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Courtois – Cucurella, Rüdiger, Konaté, Dumfries – Tchouaméni, Valverde – Diomande, Bellingham, Güler – Mbappé. Vinícius Júnior was sent off in the previous round
Sevilla play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Vlachodimos – Suazo, Kastrin, Sangante, Iglesias – Agoumé, Kochorashvili – Correia, Fofana, Miguel Ángel Sierra – Yur
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