Espanyol vs Sevilla — Tips & Analysis

Sevilla +0.25: Sevilla have owned this matchup for years. They have won 13 of the last 20 meetings, and Espanyol have managed just 3 wins and 4 ties in that time, with Sevilla winning 2-1 in May. That history counts when there is so little between the two sides. Espanyol have also lost their front line for this one. Kike García, Javi Puado and Bryan Zaragoza are all unavailable, which takes out three of their attacking options. Espanyol have won only 3 of their last 14 games, score about a goal a game and let in more than a goal a game. They have won by 2 or more goals just twice in those 14, so blowing a side away is not something they do. Sevilla are not travelling well either. They have won 6 and lost 7 of their last 13, and away from home they let in more than a goal a game. Neither team looks convincing at either end, which is why this shapes up as an untidy, even match. A 1-1 is the most likely finish, and a game Sevilla do not lose is what this pick needs. Two honest warnings. Sevilla have not tied a single game in their last 13, so they tend to win or lose outright. Espanyol beat Levante 3-0 on their own ground this year and can hurt people there. We still side with the away team.