Sevilla head into this match in poor form, having lost three of their last five games. They have been struggling to find consistency, especially in front of goal, where they have been kept quiet in two of those defeats. Espanyol, on the other hand, have been mixed but slightly more positive, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five outings, showing they can pick up results away from home.

Looking at recent meetings between these two sides, the matches have often been close and competitive. The last three encounters all ended with a single goal separating the teams, and goals have generally been a feature, with most games seeing both teams score. Given Sevilla's current slump and Espanyol's ability to grind out results, this match looks very tight and could easily go either way, with a draw being a very possible outcome.