Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Sevilla vs Espanyol in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:15 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Sevilla vs Espanyol |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:15 BST |
| Venue | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
Match Prediction: Sevilla 1-1 Espanyol
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 24 Nov 2025 |  Espanyol vs  Sevilla |
2 – 1 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 25 Jan 2025 | Sevilla vs Espanyol |
1 – 1 | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 25 Oct 2024 | Espanyol vs Sevilla |
0 – 2 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 04 May 2023 | Sevilla vs Espanyol |
3 – 2 | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 10 Sep 2022 | Espanyol vs Sevilla |
2 – 3 | RCDE Stadium |
Sevilla come into this at home with a recent mix of narrow wins and narrow defeats, so this looks like a game that could stay tight for long spells. Their 4-4-2 has been used in the last two league matches, and that suggests a fairly direct approach with Isaac Romero and Neal Maupay leading the line. Espanyol have been harder to beat than to beat others in some of their recent away and home draws, but their last five league results still show only one point from the last three.
With no xG data available, the safest read is that margins may matter more than volume of chances. Sevilla’s home win over Real Sociedad and their victory against Atlético Madrid show they can edge competitive games, while Espanyol’s recent run includes low-scoring draws and defeats against stronger sides. Match Prediction: Sevilla 1-0 Espanyol
Form Guide & Team Overview
Sevilla
Sevilla’s recent league form has been mixed, with two wins and three defeats in their last five. The home results stand out most, as they beat Real Sociedad 1-0 and Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, while their away form has been less reliable.
The defeats have all been by narrow or manageable margins, apart from the 0-2 loss at Levante. That points to a side that can stay in games, but one that has not been consistently turning performances into points.
Sevilla Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 4 May 2026 | Sevilla vs  Real Sociedad |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 |  Osasuna vs Sevilla |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 |  Levante vs Sevilla |
2 – 0 | L | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 | Sevilla vs  Atlético Madrid |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 5 Apr 2026 |  Real Oviedo vs Sevilla |
1 – 0 | L | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
Espanyol
Espanyol’s recent league form has been patchy, with no wins in their last five. They have drawn 0-0 with Levante and 0-0 with Real Betis, but they have also lost to Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona.
The pattern is clear enough: they have been difficult to break down in some matches, but they have struggled to find goals. That makes their recent run look more about staying competitive than taking control of games.
Espanyol Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 | Espanyol vs  Real Madrid |
0 – 2 | L | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 27 Apr 2026 | Espanyol vs Levante |
0 – 0 | D | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol |
1 – 0 | L | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 |  FC Barcelona vs Espanyol |
4 – 1 | L | Camp Nou |
| La Liga | 4 Apr 2026 |  Real Betis vs Espanyol |
0 – 0 | D | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla |
Team News & Injury Report
Sevilla
- Manu Bueno (Edema In The Knee)
Espanyol
- Javi Puado (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Sevilla (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Odysseas Vlachodimos (Goalkeeper), Andrés Castrín (Defender), Gabriel Suazo (Defender), José Ángel Carmona (Defender), Kike Salas (Defender), Chidera Ejuke (Midfielder), Lucien Agoumé (Midfielder), Nemanja Gudelj (Midfielder), Rubén Vargas (Midfielder), Isaac Romero (Attacker), Neal Maupay (Attacker)
Sevilla’s predicted 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape in midfield and two clear outlets up front. With Chidera Ejuke and Rubén Vargas in the wide areas, they can try to support Isaac Romero and Neal Maupay quickly when they win the ball.
Espanyol (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Marko Dmitrovic (Goalkeeper), Carlos Romero (Defender), Fernando Calero (Defender), Ludovic Taillandier (Defender), Omar El Hilali (Defender), Edu Expósito (Midfielder), Ramón Terrats (Midfielder), Rubén Sánchez (Midfielder), Tyrhys Dolan (Midfielder), Urko González de Zárate (Midfielder), Roberto Fernández (Attacker)
Espanyol’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with two midfielders screening the defence and a line of support behind Roberto Fernández. That shape should help them stay organised, while Edu Expósito and Ramón Terrats can look to connect play and feed the lone striker.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Isaac Romero against Carlos Romero could be important if Sevilla want to pin Espanyol back and attack the left side. |
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Chidera Ejuke against Edu Expósito may decide whether Sevilla can carry the ball forward or whether Espanyol control the middle third. |
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Isaac Romero is key for Sevilla because he has been part of their recent 4-4-2 and gives them a direct goal threat. |
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Roberto Fernández is key for Espanyol because he leads the line in their 4-2-3-1 and will need to make their attacks count. |
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