Sevilla face Catalan opposition for the second weekend in a row in the Spanish top flight. Our Sevilla vs Espanyol prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether Garcia Pimienta’s side can pick up another good result.
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Sevilla vs Espanyol prediction: Lukebakio to strike in home win
Key stats
- Our Sevilla vs Espanyol betting tips take into account that the visitors average just 0.44 goals per game on their travels in the league.
- Sevilla have won 50% of their matches at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan this term.
- 80% of their home fixtures have produced two or fewer goals.
Correct score prediction: Sevilla 2-0 Espanyol
It hasn’t always been convincing from Sevilla this season, but they put in perhaps their best performance under Pimienta so far last time out, and will take real belief into this game.
Espanyol are comfortably one of the worst sides in La Liga. They are picking up enough home points to remain in contention for survival, but they’ve been woeful away and it’s hard to see things improving here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sevilla win expected
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the clear favourites according to the Sevilla vs Espanyol odds with an implied probability of 57.9% that they win this match.
They come into the game following an impressive 2-1 win at Girona last time out, with Saul and Dodi Lukebakio on target.
As for Espanyol, they were also 2-1 winners in their last match, with top scorer Javi Puado netting in the relegation six-pointer against Real Valladolid.
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Most recent H2Hs: A tale of woe for Espanyol
Our Sevilla vs Espanyol prediction suggests the Catalans will struggle once more, with four of the last five meetings having ended in Sevilla wins.
The Andalusians average 2.33 points per game against this opposition in the 2020s.
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Sevilla preview: Double suspension blow for Pimienta
Adrian Pedrosa and Isaac Romero are both banned for the hosts. They also have injury doubts over Valentin Barco and Tanguy Nianzou.
Predicted Lineup: Nyland (GK), Salas, Gudelj, Bade, Carmona, Lokonga, Sow, Saul, Idumbo, Vargas & Lukebakio
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Espanyol preview: Visitors missing two
Manolo will have to cope without the injured Jose Gragera and Pablo Ramon. He may not change much following three points last time out.
Predicted Lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Olivan, Cabrera, Kumbulla, El Hilali, Kral, Lozano, Tejero, Puado, Jofre & Roca
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Player to watch – Dodi Lukebakio
Lukebakio has been the star for Sevilla this season. Two of his nine league goals came in the reverse fixture against Espanyol.
Belgian firing in the shots
The 27-year-old has not been afraid to have a go this term, with his average of 2.6 shots per game more than any other player who could potentially feature in this match.