Sevilla are back in form after three games without a win, making easy work of a Valencia side who have looked good so far this season. Goals from Papu Gomez, Gonzalo Montiel and Rafa Mir established a three-goal lead within 22 minutes for Julen Loptegui's men, and they never lost control from there. It was a much-needed win for Los Nervionenses, who were frustrated by three consecutive draws across all competitions, including one of their Champions League ties. Here, they face an Espanyol side that picked up their first win of the season last time out courtesy of a Raul De Tomas penalty in the second half against struggling Alaves. That was a much-needed confidence booster, though competing hasn't been the problem for the newly promoted Catalans, who had drawn three of their first five heading into that Alaves win. Espanyol could frustrate Sevilla here - they are certainly organised enough to manage it - but the home side will still be favourites to come out on top. 2:1
Sevilla have won 8 of their last 9 home matches (LaLiga). Sevilla are undefeated in their last 12 home matches against Espanyol in all competitions. Espanyol have failed to win their last 12 away matches (LaLiga). Sevilla have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Winger Suso has picked up a knock and is a doubt here, and that could see Oscar Rodriguez brought in. There are no further injury issues for Sevilla, but with a congested schedule and given the scoring issues Los Nervionenses are having, Youssef En-Nesyri could be rotated, with Rafa Mir coming in up top. Lucas Ocampos could be another who comes in after Papu Gomez underwhelmed last time out. Espanyol will be without Javi Puado and Yangel Herrera through injury. Fernando Calero and Aleix Vidal are doubts, and Keidi Bare has joined that list with a small issue. Raul de Tomas will continue to lead the line, on target last time out, while Adrian Embarba and Nicolas Melamed are the most likely candidates to form a front three.
Sevilla have won 8 of their last 9 home matches (LaLiga). Sevilla are undefeated in their last 12 home matches against Espanyol in all competitions. Espanyol have failed to win their last 12 away matches (LaLiga). Sevilla have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Winger Suso has picked up a knock and is a doubt here, and that could see Oscar Rodriguez brought in. There are no further injury issues for Sevilla, but with a congested schedule and given the scoring issues Los Nervionenses are having, Youssef En-Nesyri could be rotated, with Rafa Mir coming in up top. Lucas Ocampos could be another who comes in after Papu Gomez underwhelmed last time out. Espanyol will be without Javi Puado and Yangel Herrera through injury. Fernando Calero and Aleix Vidal are doubts, and Keidi Bare has joined that list with a small issue. Raul de Tomas will continue to lead the line, on target last time out, while Adrian Embarba and Nicolas Melamed are the most likely candidates to form a front three.
Sevilla are back in form after three games without a win, making easy work of a Valencia side who have looked good so far this season. Goals from Papu Gomez, Gonzalo Montiel and Rafa Mir established a three-goal lead within 22 minutes for Julen Loptegui's men, and they never lost control from there. It was a much-needed win for Los Nervionenses, who were frustrated by three consecutive draws across all competitions, including one of their Champions League ties. Here, they face an Espanyol side that picked up their first win of the season last time out courtesy of a Raul De Tomas penalty in the second half against struggling Alaves. That was a much-needed confidence booster, though competing hasn't been the problem for the newly promoted Catalans, who had drawn three of their first five heading into that Alaves win. Espanyol could frustrate Sevilla here - they are certainly organised enough to manage it - but the home side will still be favourites to come out on top. 2:1
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