Espanyol vs Sevilla

Espanyol have experienced a challenging start to their league campaign, securing one win and suffering two losses in their opening three matches. Their home form has been mixed, having recently defeated Levante before falling to Real Madrid. Sevilla have shown more consistency in the league, winning two of their first three fixtures, though they were recently beaten by Atletico Madrid at home. Away from home, Sevilla demonstrated their potential with a victory at Athletic Club in their most recent league trip.

In their two most recent meetings, Sevilla hold the edge with one victory, while the other encounter ended as a draw.

• Espanyol have three players ruled out through injury and one in doubt due to transfer negotiations.
• Sevilla will be without R. Vargas for this match.
• Espanyol have lost their two most recent competitive matches.
• Sevilla have won two of their three league matches this season.

Sevilla arrive at the RCDE Stadium with a superior league record and have shown stronger form in the early stages of the season. Given the personnel absences facing the home side, Sevilla look better placed to take a positive result from this encounter.