On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 12:30 PM ET, Sevilla FC will face RCD Espanyol at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in a LaLiga fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Sevilla and Espanyol have had numerous encounters, with Sevilla often having the upper hand. Notably, in the 2007 UEFA Cup Final, Sevilla triumphed over Espanyol, winning 3–1 on penalties after a 2–2 draw.
Recent Form
•Sevilla FC: In their last outing, Sevilla secured a 2-1 away victory against Girona FC, with goals from Saúl Ñíguez and Dodi Lukebakio.
•RCD Espanyol: Espanyol achieved a 2-1 home win over Real Valladolid, with Javi Puado and Roberto Fernández each contributing a goal.
Team Statistics
•Sevilla FC: Sevilla has scored 23 goals in 20 matches, ranking 11th in LaLiga for goals scored. Defensively, they have conceded 29 goals, placing them 11th in goals allowed.
•RCD Espanyol: Espanyol has netted 20 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.0 goal per game and ranking 14th in LaLiga. Defensively, they have conceded 32 goals, ranking 16th in goals allowed.
Key Players
•Sevilla FC:
•Dodi Lukebakio leads the team with nine goals, placing him fourth in LaLiga’s top scorers.
•Saúl Ñíguez has contributed one goal and four assists.
•RCD Espanyol:
•Javi Puado has scored seven goals, ranking him 10th in LaLiga’s scoring chart.
•Jofre Carreras has added two goals and three assists.
Match Analysis
Sevilla’s offensive capabilities, highlighted by Lukebakio’s form, will challenge Espanyol’s defense, which has struggled this season. Espanyol’s away performance has been particularly poor, with only one point gained from nine away matches, making their visit to Sevilla a daunting task.
Correct Score Prediction
Considering both teams’ current form and statistics, a 2-0 victory for Sevilla FC is a plausible outcome.
