Real Betis vs Sevilla preview - A fiery Seville Derby in La Liga.
Real Betis aims to consolidate its position in the European cup qualification group when it hosts its arch-rivals Sevilla at Estadio La Cartuja in the early hours of March 2nd.
The Andalusian derby between Real Betis and Sevilla has always been one of the most intense and emotional clashes in Spanish football. The match will take place at 2:30 AM on March 2nd, 2026, at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, where Real Betis currently holds the advantage in both league position and recent form.
Contrasting positions on the leaderboard
Currently, Real Betis are having a promising season, sitting in 5th place with 42 points after 25 rounds. Their goal is nothing less than securing a European cup spot. Meanwhile, Sevilla are going through a difficult period, currently sitting in 12th place with only 29 points, a considerable distance from the leading group.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Betis | 5 | 42 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| Sevilla | 12 | 29 | 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
Analyzing Real Betis' home team performance.
Real Betis has maintained remarkable consistency, especially at home, where they have won 7 out of 11 matches since the start of the season. Their scoring efficiency averages 1.6 goals per game, while their defense has only conceded 1.2 goals per game. Despite a recent defeat in their last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 1 draw, the home team's coach still maintains a high level of confidence.
Analysis of Sevilla's form
On the other side of the pitch, Sevilla are showing slight signs of improvement with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 league matches. However, their biggest problem lies in their defense, having conceded 39 goals in 25 games (an average of 1.6 goals per game). Their away record is also poor, having lost 6 away matches since the start of the season.
Head-to-head history and key statistics
In the last five encounters, the balance has slightly tilted in favor of Real Betis. Specifically, Real Betis has won two matches, Sevilla has won one, and the two teams have drawn twice. Notably, in their most recent meeting in November 2025, Real Betis defeated their opponent away from home with a score of 2-0.
- November 30, 2025: Sevilla 0 - 2 Real Betis
- March 31, 2025: Real Betis 2 - 1 Sevilla
- October 6, 2024: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Betis
- April 29, 2024: Real Betis 1 - 1 Sevilla
- November 13, 2023: Sevilla 1 - 1 Real Betis
The troop situation is volatile.
Both teams enter the derby with significant personnel losses due to injuries and suspensions, which will undoubtedly affect the coaches' tactical calculations.
Real Betis' list of absentees
- S. Amrabat:Absent due to ankle injury.
- V. Gomez:Suspended due to accumulating too many yellow cards.
- Isco:Absent due to ankle injury.
- G. Lo Celso:He is sidelined due to a muscle injury.
Sevilla's absentee list
- Joan Jordan:Suspended due to receiving a red card.
- Macao:Absent due to a knee injury.
- T. Nianzou:Suspended due to accumulating too many yellow cards.
- R. Vargas:He is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
In-depth analysis and predictions
Based on statistics, Real Betis are considered the favorites with a 45% chance of winning, equivalent to the odds of a draw. Sevilla only have about a 10% chance of causing an upset at La Cartuja. The nature of a derby is usually tight and intense, which could lead to a low-scoring scenario, with both teams predicted to score under 2.5 goals.
Overall, with the home advantage and a superior league position, Real Betis are highly likely to at least draw or win this match. This is a golden opportunity for them to break away in the race for a Champions League spot next season.
Team lineup updated at 00:00 on 02/03/2026
Official lineup
Real Betis
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachManuel Pellegrini
Starting lineup:
- 1. Álvaro Valles (G)
- 24. Aitor Ruibal (D)
- 3. Diego Llorente (D)
- 4. Natan (D)
- 12. Ricardo Rodríguez (D)
- 8. Pablo Fornals (M)
- 21. Marc Roca (M)
- 15. Álvaro Fidalgo (M)
- 7. Antony (F)
- 19. Cucho Hernández (F)
- 10. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (F)
Substitutes:
- 25. Pau López
- 13. Adrián
- 23. Junior Pilot
- 40. Angel Ortiz
- 2. Héctor Bellerín
- 5. Marc Bartra
- 52. Pablo García
- 18. Nelson Deossa
- 6. Sergi Altimira
- 17. Rodrigo Riquelme
- 9. Chimy Ávila
- 11. Cédric Bakambu
Sevilla
Diagram: 5-4-1
CoachMatias Almeyda
Starting lineup:
- 1. Odysseas Vlachodimos (G)
- 2. José Ángel Carmona (D)
- 3. César Azpilicueta (D)
- 6. Nemanja Gudelj (D)
- 4. Kike Salas (D)
- 12. Gabriel Suazo (D)
- 16. Juanlu Sánchez (M)
- 18. Lucien Agoumé (M)
- 20. Djibril Sow (M)
- 10. Alexis Sánchez (M)
- 9. Akor Adams (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Ørjan Nyland
- 15. Fábio Cardoso
- 22. Federico Gattoni
- 32. Andres Castrin
- 19. Batista Mendy
- 14. Peque Fernández
- 24. Adnan Januzaj
- 28. Manu Bueno
- 29. Miguel Sierra
- 36. Oso
- 21. Chidera Ejuke
- 7. Isaac Romero
