BETTING GUIDE: Espanyol vs Sevilla, match preview, team news and betting tip

Espanyol will look to bounce back from a pair of consecutive defeats, as they welcome Sevilla to the RCDE Stadium on Monday evening in what promises to be a compelling La Liga clash.

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The hosts have enjoyed a positive start to the 2025-26 season, sitting sixth in the table with 18 points from 12 matches, just two points behind fifth-placed Real Betis.

With European qualification ambitions in mind, Espanyol will be eager to halt their recent slide and restore confidence ahead of a crucial mid-season period.

Sevilla, on the other hand, are positioned ninth with 16 points from the same number of fixtures and will aim to extend their unbeaten run against the Catalan side, taking advantage of their strong historical record at Espanyol’s home ground.

Espanyol’s campaign has been marked by a mix of promising performances and concerning inconsistencies.

Despite being in the top six, the White and Blues have suffered defeats in two consecutive league matches, losing 2-0 to Villarreal and 2-1 to Alavés before the international break.

Manolo Gonzalez’s men will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat, especially on home turf where they have been considerably stronger.

Of their 18 points so far, 13 have come from seven home fixtures, including four wins, highlighting their ability to capitalize on home advantage.

Sevilla will provide a stern test, however, having claimed nine points from six away games, the fourth-best away record in the league this term.

Sevilla enter this clash off the back of a 1-0 win over Osasuna, which followed a heavy 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

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Matias Almeyda’s side have struggled with defensive consistency, conceding 19 goals in 12 matches, the most among the top 14 La Liga teams, yet they have shown attacking potential with 18 goals scored.

The Andalusians will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in Espanyol’s defense while maintaining their historical dominance in this fixture, having gone unbeaten in their last 12 encounters against Espanyol, including three wins in the last four meetings.

Espanyol’s recent La Liga form reads: D-D-L-W-L-L, reflecting a team capable of strong performances but vulnerable to lapses.

Across all competitions, their results have been slightly more encouraging, with L-W-W-W-L-L.

Sevilla’s form in the league shows a W-W-L-L-L-W sequence, indicating periods of promise interrupted by setbacks.

Overall, both teams have shown an inclination for matches producing goals: Espanyol have seen BTTS in 50% of their last six games, while Sevilla’s encounters have seen both teams score in 67% of recent fixtures.

These statistics suggest a contest that could be competitive, with attacking opportunities for both sides.

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Espanyol will be without Javi Puado due to a knee injury but otherwise have a relatively healthy squad.

Key attacking players including Pere Milla, who has netted four times this season, along with Kike Garcia and Roberto Fernandez, are expected to start.

Edu Exposito is likely to anchor the midfield, contributing both defensively and in transitional play.

Sevilla face a longer injury and suspension list: Jose Angel Carmona is suspended, while Cesar Azpilicueta, Fabio Cardoso, Lucien Agoume, Tanguy Nianzou, Alexis Sanchez, and Isaac Romero are doubtful.

Agoume may feature if declared fit, while Akor Adams will spearhead Sevilla’s attack with Djibril Sow operating in an advanced midfield role.

Espanyol are likely to deploy a balanced 4-3-3 system, prioritizing home control and positional discipline while exploiting the flanks with pace and crossing opportunities.

Gonzalez will aim to regain midfield dominance through Exposito and maintain compactness in defense to withstand Sevilla’s transitions.

Sevilla, historically dominant in this fixture, are expected to play a flexible 4-2-3-1, focusing on quick ball circulation and targeting Espanyol’s defensive gaps.

Almeyda’s side will likely attempt to exploit spaces left behind by the home full-backs and look for late decisive moments, particularly through Adams and Sow, who can stretch Espanyol’s defensive lines.

Historically, Sevilla have dominated Espanyol in La Liga, winning 67% of the last encounters while Espanyol have managed just 0% of victories in the most recent H2H results, with draws making up 33%.

Average goals in these fixtures have been around three per match, with BTTS occurring in four of the last five meetings, indicating a high probability of goals from both sides. Sevilla have won five of their last six visits to Espanyol, making them the favorites despite the home advantage for the Catalan side.

Key Pointers

In four of the last five meetings between these sides, both scored.

In their last 12 meetings with Espanyol, Sevilla are unbeaten.

Sevilla won seven times in the last 10 meetings with Espanyol.

Espanyol suffered defeat in half of their last eight league games.

This match is expected to be competitive, with both sides capable of scoring and potentially conceding.

Espanyol will look to leverage their home advantage and regain momentum after consecutive losses, while Sevilla will seek to continue their unbeaten streak against the hosts. Considering both sides’ attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities, the most likely outcome is a Sevilla win with both teams to score, reflecting Sevilla’s historical dominance and Espanyol’s ability to find the net at home.

A close scoreline is plausible, making this clash an attractive fixture for bettors looking at BTTS and away-win markets.

Prediction: Both teams to score

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