Espanyol vs Sevilla Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Espanyol have started well in terms of their performances as they take on a Sevilla side with good results but fairly average performances thus far.
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Espanyol preview: Back-to-back defeats
Manolo Gonzalez has kept his job in charge of Espanyol after collapsing in the second half of the season and only just surviving despite being in European contention for much of the campaign.
The Catalans began with an impressive 3-0 defeat of Levante at the RCDE Stadium ahead of a hard-fought 2-1 loss at home to Real Madrid. They then succumbed to a 2-1 loss at the Reale Arena against Real Sociedad in the Basque Country.
Sevilla preview: Problems in Seville
Sevilla have been forced to sell key men, including Oso to Strasbourg late on in the window, and there will be concerns that they are going to struggle for a fourth successive season.
The Andalusians began with fairly fortunate victories against Rayo Vallecano and then Athletic Club before they were then blown away and beaten 3-1 by Atletico Madrid at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan last week.
Espanyol team news: Nothing fresh
Espanyol do not have any fresh injury concerns or suspension issues to deal with albeit attacking duo Javi Puado and Kike do remain sidelined for the hosts.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Drkusic, Unai Ninez, Roger Hinojo; Alex Calatrava, Urko Gonzalez, Edu Exposito, Dolan; Roberto Fernandez, Javi Hernandez
Unavailable: Javi Puado (Injured), Kike (Injured)
Questionable:
Sevilla team news: Vargas a doubt
Another potential sale for Sevilla is Switzerland international winger Ruben Vargas and he is now a major doubt for this weekend due to a knee injury.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Juan Iglesias, Castrin, Kike Salas, Suazo; Agoume, Jon Guridi; Miguel Sierra, Gatito, Julio Diaz; Ure
Unavailable:
Questionable: Vargas (Injured)
Espanyol vs Sevilla prediction
Sevilla were fortunate with refereeing decisions and the flow of the game to beat Rayo in their opener before then punishing a mistake-ridden performance from Athletic to win their second game. Espanyol have been unfortunate to lose their last couple of games after a fine win in their opener and Manolo Gonzalez’ side will be confident of getting a win and restoring what they believe to be what is fair at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.
Espanyol vs Sevilla tip: Espanyol to win
