Espanyol vs Sevilla prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 4th round of La Liga, Espanyol will face Sevilla on September 6, 2026. The home side will be hoping to put in a strong performance here.
Espanyol vs Sevilla team news and expert analysis
The Barcelona club looked good in 2025 but then faded. They eventually finished 11th with 46 points, ahead on goal difference. They began the current campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Levante, but then understandably lost to Real Madrid, although the 1-2 scoreline was only settled by Espey's 90th-minute goal. They repeated that losing scoreline against Real Sociedad.
The Andalusian side finished 13th in the spring. However, they narrowly avoided relegation, finishing ahead of Mallorca by just one point, 43 to 42. They have made an impressive start this time around, beating Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at home and Athletic Club 3-1 away. They were unable to extend that run in the latest round, losing 1-3 to Atlético Madrid.
The Catalans have averaged 1.67 goals scored per match at the start of the season while conceding 1.33. Luis García's side have scored two goals per game and conceded 1.67.
Head to Head matches: Espanyol vs Sevilla
In November, the Barcelona side finally recorded their first victory over Sevilla since 2017. However, they lost again in May, going down 1-2.
Both clubs appear more effective in attack than in defence. We are backing over 2.0 total goals (odds – 1.74).
Espanyol vs Sevilla: key statistics and trends
- Espanyol have lost their last two matches
- 67% of Espanyol's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match
- Sevilla have won two of their last three matches
- 100% of Sevilla's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.67 goals per match
Espanyol vs Sevilla: Possible starting lineups
Espanyol are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Dmitrović - Inoho, Núñez, Riedel, El Hilali - Dolan, Expósito, González, Calatrava - Hernández, Fernández
Sevilla are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Vlachodimos - Suazo, Kastrin, Sangante, Iglesias - Guridi, Agoumé - Martínez Gauna, Peque, Sierra - Jør
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