Overview
Espanyol have a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses after 12 matches in La Liga this season, earning 18 points and ranking sixth, 2 points behind the fifth-placed team Real Betis.
The Catalan team had an impressive start, but the defeats in the last two matches against Alaves and Villarreal forced them to aim to avoid their third consecutive home defeat.
Under the leadership of Manolo Gonzalez, Espanyol have played very well at home this season, earning 13 points after 7 matches, including 4 wins. However, they will have to host Sevilla - the team with the fourth best away record in the tournament with 9 points after 6 matches - in the upcoming match.
Last season, Espanyol were only 14th in La Liga, so they have a lot of work to do to improve their performance. The positive signs in the first months of the season have partly brought hope to fans.
In all competitions, Espanyol and Sevilla have met 168 times, with 52 wins for the home team, 83 wins for Sevilla and 33 draws between the two teams.
Sevilla are maintaining an unbeaten streak in their last 12 matches against Espanyol, winning 3/4 of their most recent matches, including a 2-0 victory in the first leg of the 2024-2025 season.
Meanwhile, the last meeting between the two teams took place in January this year, ending in a 1-1 draw. Espanyol had difficulty beating Sevilla, a team that has not been as impressive in recent seasons.
Los Nervionenses entered the November international break after a 1-0 home win over Osasuna. They lost 0-3 to Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano.
Under the leadership of Matias Almeyda, Sevilla have a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses in 12 matches in La Liga this season, ranking 10th in the rankings.
Sevilla have scored 18 goals in 12 matches, but their defense has problems conceding 19 goals, the most in the top 14 leading teams in the tournament.
Personnel situation
Espanyol will continue to be without Javi Puado due to a knee injury, but the Catalan team is in good form ahead of hosting Sevilla.
There are no surprises in the home team's starting lineup, with Kike Garcia and Roberto Fernandez appearing in defence, ensuring solidity.
Pere Milla, with 4 goals in 10 appearances, will continue to be an important factor in the attack, while Edu Exposito plays a central role in midfield.
On Sevilla's side, Jose Angel Carmona is absent due to suspension, while the possibility of Cesar Azpilicueta, Fabio Cardoso, Lucien agoume, Tanguy Nianzou, Alexis Sanchez and Isaac Romero playing is still unknown.
Fans expect agoume to be fit and play from the start, while the remaining players are unlikely to be able to play.
Akor Adams will take on the highest position in the Sevilla squad, while Djibril sow can also participate, supporting the away team's attack plans in this match.
Expected lineup:
Espanyol: Dmitrovic, El Hilali, Riedel, Cabrera, Romero, Dolan, Lozano, Exposito, Milla, K. Garcia, Fernandez.
Sevilla: Vlachodimos, Sanchez, Cardoso, Marcao, Suazo, agoume, Mendy, Fernandez, sow, Vargas, Adams.
The match between Espanyol and Sevilla takes place at 3:00 am on November 25 (Vietnam time).
