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Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Sevilla FC
2 – 0
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sat 25 Sep 2021 · 16:30 UTC Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan HT 45' · FT 45'
Ivan Rakitic 56' Y
Thomas Delaney 65' Y
Thomas Delaney 65' R
Thomas Delaney 66' R
Erik Lamela 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan.

Match Details

  • Referee Juan Martinez
  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez
  • Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Referee Jorge Diaz
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras
  • Referee Israel Barcena

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompié 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alavés 7 11
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 10
9 CA Osasuna 7 8
10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 8
11 Villarreal CF 7 8
12 Athletic Club 6 8
13 Getafe CF 7 8
14 RC Celta de Vigo 7 7
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 7
16 Real Racing Club de Santander 7 7
17 Levante UD 6 5
18 Elche CF 7 5
19 Valencia CF 7 4
20 Málaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

8
4
1
Sevilla FC 13 games · Avg 2.8 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-25 Sevilla FC 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-02-16 Sevilla FC 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-08-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Sevilla FC 2019-03-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Sevilla FC 2018-11-11 Sevilla FC 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

Sevilla FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Sep RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–0 W
22 Sep Valencia CF H 3–1 W
19 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–0 D
14 Sep FC Red Bull Salzburg H 1–1 D
28 Aug Elche CF A 1–1 D
23 Aug Getafe CF A 1–0 W
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Sep Sevilla FC A 0–2 L
22 Sep Deportivo Alavés H 1–0 W
19 Sep Real Betis Balompié A 2–2 D
12 Sep Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–2 L
27 Aug RCD Mallorca A 0–1 L
21 Aug Villarreal CF H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Sevilla FC RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#5 Position #15
13 Points 7
7 Played 7
4 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 4
10 Scored 10
9 Conceded 10
+1 GD +0
1.86 PPG 1.00
57% Win % 29%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Sevilla FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

Sevilla FC are 5th (13 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sevilla FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sevilla FC
Miguel Angel Sierra 2 G
Isaac 1 G 1 A
Oso 1 G 1 A
Jon Guridi 1 G
Chidera Ejuke 1 G
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Roberto Fernandez 6 G
Tyrhys Dolan 1 G
Alex Calatrava 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Vadillo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 13' Youssef En-Nesyri is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 18' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 43' It’s high time Vicente Moreno made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Fran Merida is withdrawn and Landry Dimata gets his opportunity.
  • 51' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' Sevilla FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 56.
  • 56' Erik Lamela gets the nod from Sevilla FC. He replaces Suso and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 57' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Lei Wu by Nico Ribaudo on 57 minute.
  • 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 65' Thomas Delaney was booked on 65.
  • 66' Thomas Delaney was booked on 66.
  • 70' Rafael Mir is ready to make an impact after coming on for Youssef En-Nesyri at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' Spain international Nico Ribaudo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 78' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Loren comes on to replace Adri Embarba.
  • 80' Another change for Sevilla FC made on 80 minute. Lucas Ocampos leaves to be changed by Karim Rekik.
  • 81' Poor challenge from Erik Lamela. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 87' The deadlock is broken! Rafael Mir gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
  • 88' Rafael Mir is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 90' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Aleix Vidal by Vadillo on 90 minute.
  • 2-0 the final result. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sevilla FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julen Lopetegui

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vicente Moreno

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Mir 3
Jose Angel Carmona 3
Dodi Lukebakio 2
Wissam Ben Yedder 2
Lucas Ocampos 2
Bryan Gil 2
Youssef En-Nesyri 1
Marash Kumbulla 1

Head to Head

2021-09-25 Sevilla FC 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-02-16 Sevilla FC 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-08-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Sevilla FC 2019-03-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Sevilla FC 2018-11-11 Sevilla FC 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Sevilla FC Form

2021-09-25 Sevilla FC 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2021-09-22 Sevilla FC 3–1 Valencia CF W 2021-09-19 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Sevilla FC D 2021-09-14 Sevilla FC 1–1 FC Red Bull Salzburg D 2021-08-28 Elche CF 1–1 Sevilla FC D 2021-08-23 Getafe CF 0–1 Sevilla FC W

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2021-09-25 Sevilla FC 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-09-22 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Deportivo Alavés W 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompié 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2021-09-12 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2021-08-27 RCD Mallorca 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-08-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–0 Villarreal CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75 Sevilla FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Sevilla FC to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sevilla FC59% Draw24% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona17%
Actual: Sevilla FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Sevilla FC or Draw
83%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
41%
Sevilla FC or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sevilla FC39% Draw46% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona15%
Actual: Sevilla FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
9%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sevilla FC

Handicap Sevilla FC covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 24% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.