Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan.
- Sevilla FC 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Antonio Cerezo Parfenof (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Judit Romano Garcia (Spain)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jan | Girona FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Sevilla FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | CD Leganes | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | UD Las Palmas | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | CA Osasuna | 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)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Sevilla FC this season
Sevilla FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
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' And we are off! Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — let the football do the talking.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Brian Olivan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sevilla FC.
- 10' Sevilla FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
- 15' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marash Kumbulla makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 19' Brian Olivan makes way for Carlos Romero at the 19 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pol Lozano, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 29' 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.
- 34' Sevilla FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 39' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Roberto Fernandez on 45 minutes.
- 48' Alvaro Tejero is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
- 53' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joan Garcia suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' Pol Lozano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 57.
- 61' GOAL! Loic Bade fires home to make it 1-1!
- 62' Chidera Ejuke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Peque at the 62 minute mark.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Juanlu. He receives a card.
- 67' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Jofre Carreras Pages is replaced by Edu Exposito on 67 minute.
- 70' Pol Lozano makes way for Urko Gonzalez at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Fernando Calero. He replaces Alvaro Tejero on 73 minute.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sevilla FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Edu Exposito is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — card on 79.
- 80' Juanlu makes way for Leandro Antonetti at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sevilla FC.
- 83' Lucien Agoume is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ruben Vargas at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sevilla FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 13
- 11
- 17
- 6
- 20
- 12
-
5
Ruben Vargas ↓ Lucien Agoume 83'
- 22
- 2
-
14
Peque ↓ Chidera Ejuke 62'
-
26
Juanlu ↓ Leandro Antonetti 80'
Bench
- 9
- 10
- 23
- 1
-
18
Lucien Agoume ↑ 83'
-
21
Chidera Ejuke ↑ 62'
- 31
- 38
- 8
- 27
- 35
-
44
Leandro Antonetti ↑ 80'
Coach
Garcia Pimienta
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 4
-
14
Brian Olivan ↓ Carlos Romero 19'
-
12
Alvaro Tejero ↓ Fernando Calero 73'
- 20
-
10
Pol Lozano ↓ Urko Gonzalez 70'
- 17
- 1
- 23
-
2
Roberto Fernandez ↓ Alejo Veliz 73'
Bench
- 13
- 3
-
8
Edu Exposito ↑ 67'
- 11
- 18
-
5
Fernando Calero ↑ 73'
- 33
-
19
Urko Gonzalez ↑ 70'
-
9
Alejo Veliz ↑ 73'
- 16
-
22
Carlos Romero ↑ 19'
- 31
Coach
Manolo González
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jose Angel Carmona | 3 |
| Rafael Mir | 3 |
| Lucas Ocampos | 2 |
| Bryan Gil | 2 |
| Dodi Lukebakio | 2 |
| Wissam Ben Yedder | 2 |
| Marcos Fernandez | 1 |
| Adri Embarba | 1 |
Head to Head
Sevilla FC Form
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2025-01-25
Sevilla FC
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2025-01-17
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Real Valladolid CF
W
2025-01-11
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
CD Leganes
D
2024-12-22
UD Las Palmas
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2024-12-18
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Valencia CF
D
2024-12-14
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–0
CA Osasuna
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.49
Sevilla FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sevilla FC or Draw
76%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
51%
Sevilla FC or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Sevilla FC
| Handicap | Sevilla FC covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

