The opening match of La Liga’s 11th round will feature Espanyol facing off against Sevilla on Friday, October 25, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. The Dailysports experts have crafted a prediction for this matchup.4
Espanyol
The Catalan side is currently struggling to find their rhythm, sitting in the lower part of the table with ten points from their first ten matches. Recent performances have seen them secure just one victory while suffering four defeats. The season began poorly, with two losses and a draw in their opening three games. Overall, Espanyol has recorded three wins, one draw, and six losses.
A key issue has been their defensive play; the team has conceded 17 goals in ten matches, ranking among the bottom four for goals allowed. In their last outing, they conceded four goals to Athletic Bilbao, indicating a pressing need for defensive improvements to avoid slipping into the relegation zone. Currently, Espanyol occupies 15th place in the standings.
Sevilla
The Andalusian team appeared to carry their struggles from last season into the current campaign, starting with a disappointing four-match winless streak and only one victory in their first five games. However, Sevilla has recently shown signs of recovery, going unbeaten in their last three matches, with two wins and a draw. Despite this, they faced a heavy 1-5 defeat to Barcelona in their previous match.
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Given Barcelona’s strong form, it’s difficult to assess Sevilla’s overall performance based on that single game. They currently sit in 13th place, with 12 points from ten matches and a goal difference of 10:15. They are just five points off the European competition spots, and matches like this one against Espanyol present an opportunity for Sevilla to push for a European berth.
Match Facts
– Espanyol has lost to Sevilla in 14 of their last 19 encounters.
– Espanyol has conceded against Sevilla in 12 consecutive matches.
Probable Lineups
Espanyol: GarcÃa; El Hilali, Gómez, Kumbulla, Oliván; Gragera, Lozano, Milla; Tejero, Cheddira, Romero.
Sevilla: Nyland; Carmona, Badé, Nianzou, Pedrosa; Agoumé, Lokonga, Sow; Ejuke, Romero, Lukebakio.
Head-to-Head
In their most recent meeting, Sevilla edged out Espanyol with a 3-2 victory.
Prediction
Both teams are facing form challenges, but I see Sevilla as the slight favorite in this matchup. Despite their difficulties, I believe they have the capability to secure a win against Espanyol, although it won’t be straightforward. My prediction is a Sevilla victory, with odds of 2.37.
