Real Betis vs Sevilla FC Derby Statistics

Few matchups in the world offer the level of intensity found in ELGRANDERBI. The desire to defeat the rival in clashes between Sevilla FC and Real Betis extends far beyond the 90 minutes played on the pitch. ELGRANDERBI is experienced with a unique passion by the supporters of both clubs.

Over 150 Official Seville Derby Clashes

Since their first meeting in 1909, there have been 144 official matches between Real Betis and Sevilla FC. These include encounters in LALIGA EA SPORTS, LALIGA HYPERMOTION, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Europa League. Additionally, up to 14 more matches can be added from regional competitions.

It wasn't until April 7, 1929, that they first met in LALIGA. During that inaugural campaign—with both teams then in LALIGA HYPERMOTION—Sevilla FC won 3-0 at home with goals from Carreño and a brace from Gual. Six years later, on February 3, 1935, Real Betis secured a 0-3 victory at Nervión in the first-ever LALIGA EA SPORTS meeting, thanks to goals from Lecue (2) and Adolfo.

Real Betis vs Sevilla FC Statistics

The head-to-head record in LALIGA EA SPORTS since that first encounter favors the side from Nervión. Sevilla FC has won 50 of the 109 league duels, compared to 32 victories for Real Betis and 27 draws.

In LALIGA HYPERMOTION, they have faced each other 14 times. Of these, 6 went to Sevilla FC, while Real Betis claimed 4 wins and 4 draws. Consequently, the complete LALIGA statistics for Real Betis vs. Sevilla FC are as follows: 120 matches with 55 Sevillista victories, 34 Bético wins, and 31 draws.

To these, we must add 19 Copa del Rey matches and 2 UEFA Europa League ties. In European competition, the record is perfectly balanced: a 0-2 win at the Benito Villamarín followed by a 0-2 win at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. However, the Hispalenses won the tie on penalties, eventually reaching the final and securing another title in 2014.

In the domestic knockout competition (Copa del Rey), Sevilla FC and Real Betis have met 19 times. The derby stats favor Sevilla: 9 wins to 5 for Real Betis, with 5 draws. The goal-scoring record also favors the Nervión side: 32 goals to 21.

Finally, in the Regional Cup and various Regional Championships prior to the birth of LALIGA, there were 14 meetings: 7 wins for Sevilla FC, 5 for Real Betis, and 2 draws.

Other ELGRANDERBI Stats (Goals, Cards, and Send-offs)

The goal-scoring statistics also favor Sevilla FC. In the Spanish top flight, the team from the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán has scored 162 goals and conceded 129. In LALIGA HYPERMOTION, the record is 20-15 for Sevilla. Overall in LALIGA, it stands at 181-140 in favor of the Sevillistas.

Counting all official competitions to date, the Sevilla-Betis derby statistics show 216 goals for Sevilla FC and 165 for Real Betis.

Furthermore, a secondary statistic in LALIGA EA SPORTS highlights the intensity of this rivalry: after over a hundred official matches, the card count is almost identical. Sevilla FC has received 26 red cards and 239 yellows in ELGRANDERBI. Real Betis has accumulated 25 send-offs and 241 bookings. The situation is similar in LALIGA HYPERMOTION: 13 yellows and 4 reds for Sevilla FC, compared to 12 and 4 for Real Betis.

Across all official competitions, Sevilla FC has seen 32 red cards and 289 yellows, while Real Betis has received 33 reds and 290 yellows.

Players with the Most Derby Appearances

Among the historic figures who have played in ELGRANDERBI, Jesús Navas stands out. The man from Los Palacios has played in 26 editions of the derby in LALIGA, all for Sevilla FC. On the Bético side, Joaquín Sánchez is the most experienced, featuring in 23 league encounters. Another Real Betis legend, goalkeeper José Ramón Esnaola, played 24 Seville derbies (1973-1985): 16 in LALIGA EA SPORTS, 6 in the Copa, and 2 in LALIGA HYPERMOTION.

However, in terms of overall appearances, Joaquín holds the record with 27 total matches (23 in the top flight, 2 in the Copa del Rey, and 2 in LALIGA HYPERMOTION).

Another notable figure is center-back Diego Rodríguez, who defended both shirts (Real Betis between 1982 and 1988, and Sevilla FC between 1988 and 1996), appearing in 23 editions of ELGRANDERBI, 20 of them in LALIGA.

Seville Derby All-Time Top Scorers

Regarding goalscorers, the all-time leading scorer in ELGRANDERBI history is Julio Cardeñosa. The forward, who played for Real Betis between 1974 and 1985, scored 7 goals (6 in LALIGA EA SPORTS) in 21 appearances. He is joined by Sevilla’s Miguel López Torrontegui (1932-1943), who also scored 7 goals in just 8 matches.

Other notable scorers include Luis Aragonés, who scored 6 goals during his time at Real Betis, while Sevilla legends José Antonio Reyes, Raimundo Blanco, and Ivan Rakitic all scored 5 goals each.