Match Preview
The highly anticipated ‘El Gran Derbi’ returns to the Primera Division as Sevilla FC hosts fierce rivals Real Betis Balompié on Matchday 14 of the 2025/2026 season. This fixture is always a highlight of the Spanish football calendar, renowned for its intense atmosphere and passionate rivalry. While current league standings might point to one side, derbies often defy expectations, making this clash a compelling betting prospect.
Sevilla, traditionally a strong force, has had a mixed start to the season. Playing at home, they will be looking to leverage their historical derby advantage and climb up the table. Real Betis, on the other hand, has been enjoying a more consistent campaign and will aim to solidify their position in the European qualification spots.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid CF | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 32 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 31 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 17 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 9 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Elche CF | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 16 |
| 11 | Sevilla FC | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -2 | 16 |
| 12 | RC Celta de Vigo | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | -2 | 16 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 16 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 15 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -9 | 13 |
| 16 | RCD Mallorca | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | CA Osasuna | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| 18 | Girona FC | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 11 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 9 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -13 | 9 |
- Real Betis Balompié: Position 5, 13 Played, 5 Won, 6 Drawn, 2 Lost, 21 Points, +6 Goal Difference.
- Sevilla FC: Position 11, 13 Played, 5 Won, 1 Drawn, 7 Lost, 16 Points, -2 Goal Difference.
Real Betis currently sits comfortably in the top half of the table, showcasing a solid, hard-to-beat record with a notable number of draws. Sevilla finds themselves lower down, with more losses than their rivals, indicating a less stable season performance to date.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | Primera Division | Real Betis Balompié | 2 - 1 | Sevilla FC |
| 06 Oct 2024 | Primera Division | Sevilla FC | 1 - 0 | Real Betis Balompié |
| 28 Apr 2024 | Primera Division | Real Betis Balompié | 1 - 1 | Sevilla FC |
| 12 Nov 2023 | Primera Division | Sevilla FC | 1 - 1 | Real Betis Balompié |
| 21 May 2023 | Primera Division | Sevilla FC | 0 - 0 | Real Betis Balompié |
The historical rivalry between these two sides is intense, with recent encounters often being tightly contested affairs. Looking at the last 11 Primera Division matches:
- Sevilla FC has secured 5 victories.
- Real Betis Balompié has claimed 1 victory.
- There have been 5 draws.
Significantly, in Sevilla’s last 6 home derbies against Real Betis, they boast an impressive record of 4 wins and 2 draws, remaining undefeated on their home turf. However, the most recent clash in March 2025 saw Betis triumph 2-1 at home. These matches are typically low-scoring; an aggregate of 32 goals across the last 15 meetings averages out to just 2.13 goals per game, with only 2 of the last 11 individual matches seeing more than 2.5 goals scored.
Our Prediction
Considering Real Betis’s strong league form and defensive solidity this season, coupled with Sevilla’s traditional home advantage in this fixture, we anticipate a fiercely contested match. However, the historical trend of low-scoring affairs in ‘El Gran Derbi’ cannot be overlooked. With an average of just over two goals per game in recent head-to-head encounters and Betis’s tight defensive record, a high-scoring game is unlikely. Therefore, our best betting tip focuses on the goal market.
Our Betting Tip:
Under 2.5 Goals
