Espanyol - Sevilla betting tips and odds

Espanyol have a big mountain to climb. The task ahead is difficult but not impossible but with 2.88 slapped on home win in this match, this one is for the risk-takers.

Sevilla will need to dig deep in order to get past the motivated hosts. An away win at 2.70 betting odds is considered a high risk but that’s exactly why the reward would be much sweeter.

Espanyol return home from a very successful La Liga trip. They faced a heavily priced opponent seen as a huge favourite but still managed to remain unbeaten during the first half and then steal three points thanks to a narrow victory (Athletic Bilbao).

Sevilla’s defeat in their previous home game was painful due to the crushing 0:3 final score, but it doesn’t mean they won’t perform better in round 5. They were up against Barcelona, who were considered hard favourites and took the lead early.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Sevilla’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

Espanyol bagged a decent enough position in the standings so far, moving up to 15th. They’ll definitely want to keep up the momentum and try to get higher, though Sevilla are not about to make it easy for them.

The beginning of this La Liga season has been a disaster for Sevilla. The 5 matches they played brought them right down to the relegation zone. They do have a shot at winning this showdown, though, which is a great chance to prove that they can improve their form going forward.

We last saw these two teams clash in the previous season when The Sevillistas walked away with a decisive victory. Both the bookies and most betting tips are expecting another win for them here.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.25 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.