The Matchday 21 clash in La Liga between Sevilla and Espanyol will take place on January 25 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Sevilla vs. Espanyol: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
Matches – 10 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Sevilla vs. Espanyol
Sevilla (4-2-3-1): Orjan Nyland – Jose Carmona, Nemanja Gudelj, Loic Bade, Adria Pedrosa – Albert Sambi Lokonga, Djibril Sow – Ruben Vargas, Dodi Lukebakio, Saul Niguez – Isaac Romero.
Espanyol (4-1-4-1): Joan Garcia – Omar El Hilali, Leandro Cabrera, Brian Olivan, Marash Kumbulla – Pol Lozano – Antonio Roca, Alex Kral, Alvaro Tejero, Javi Puado – Alejo Veliz.
Starting lineups from each team's last match in this tournament are provided.
Sevilla
Sevilla surprised in the last round by defeating Girona away with a score of 2-1. This was their second win in the last six league matches (along with 2 draws and 2 losses). The club is mid-table, seven points clear of the relegation zone, and only four points away from the European competition spots.
Forward Isaac Romero and defender Adria Pedrosa will miss the match due to suspensions.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Sevilla's last 6 La Liga games.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 6 of the club’s last 8 league matches.
- Sevilla did not concede in the first half in 7 of their last 8 home league matches.
Espanyol
The Catalans also won in the last round, defeating Valladolid at home with a score of 2-1. Before that, the team went five league matches without a win (3 draws and 2 goalless defeats). Nevertheless, the club remains in the relegation zone, but they are only one point behind the 17th place, which ensures safety.
Midfielder Jose Gragera will not play due to injury.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 8 of the Catalans' last 9 league games.
- No more than two goals were scored in 5 of Espanyol's last 6 La Liga matches.
- The club did not score in the first half in their last nine away league matches.
Sevilla vs. Espanyol: Match Prediction
Sevilla boasts a strong record against this Catalan club. The hosts of the upcoming match have not lost to this opponent in 11 consecutive La Liga encounters (8 wins and 3 draws). At the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla has won 8 and drawn 2 of their last 10 home meetings against Espanyol. Notably, Sevilla scored at least two goals in 9 of these 10 encounters at home.
I predict that the hosts' successful run will continue. The team has been performing well at home this season, winning five of their last nine home matches, with two draws and only Real Sociedad managing to secure three points. Espanyol, on the other hand, has the worst away record in La Liga. After nine away matches, the Catalans have only one point, with a notable goal difference of 4:19.
My prediction – Sevilla to win
