Espanyol host Sevilla at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday 6 September 2026 (21:00 CEST). Espanyol need a response after losing 0–2 to Real Sociedad in Jornada 3; Sevilla travel after drawing 1–1 with Atlético Madrid at the Pizjuán.
Espanyol: team news & Jornada 3 form
Espanyol's compact defensive shape at Cornellà-El Prat relies on discipline in the block and pace on the break. Home vs Sevilla offers a chance to cut a run of away frustration after the Anoeta defeat.
Espanyol Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Sevilla: team news & Jornada 3 form
Sevilla's structured 4-3-3 under their current project uses home intensity at the Pizjuán — away form is the question mark after the Atlético draw. Set pieces could decide a tight Sunday night clash.
Tactical battle
Espanyol's low block vs Sevilla's territorial dominance — whoever wins the first 15 minutes sets the tone at the RCDE Stadium.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Pere Milla (Espanyol, MID): creative link at home.
- Marcão (Sevilla, FWD): primary away attacking threat.
- Sergio Expósito (Espanyol, MID): set pieces from deep.
- Predictor: Espanyol 1–1 Sevilla.
Prediction
Shared spoils on Sunday night. Prediction: Espanyol 1–1 Sevilla.