La Liga· Kick-off : Sunday, September 6, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Espanyol vs Sevilla: 1-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Sevilla (54%), while a draw was rated at only 26%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (11.9%), behind 0-1. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (45%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (43%): correct.
Match analysis
Espanyol and Sevilla met on Sunday, September 6, 2026, a La Liga, matchday 4 fixture. Venue: RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat. Before kick-off, our model gave Espanyol a 20% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sevilla 54%. On the correct score, 0-1 comes out on top (14.2%), followed by 1-1 (11.9%) and 0-2 (11.0%).
Espanyol have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 9 and conceding 10. Over their last 5 matches, Sevilla have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Sevilla therefore arrive in far better shape than Espanyol. On average Espanyol score 1.80 and concede 2.00 goals per game; Sevilla score 1.60 and concede 1.40. In the table, Espanyol sit 14th with 3 points from 3 games, Sevilla 8th with 6 points from 3. 6 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Espanyol have averaged 1.12 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.17 for Sevilla.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Espanyol, 1 for Sevilla and 0 draws. The most recent ended Sevilla 2-1 Espanyol (May 9, 2026). Espanyol out or doubtful: K. Garcia, J. Puado and B. Zaragoza. Sevilla: Marcao and R. Vargas. In double chance terms, "Espanyol or draw" stands at 46%, "Sevilla or draw" at 80% and "no draw" at 74%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Espanyol – Sevilla. 0-1 is the single most likely scoreline (14.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 55% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Espanyol 0-1 Sevilla | 14.2% |
| Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla | 11.9% |
| Espanyol 0-2 Sevilla | 11.0% |
| Espanyol 1-2 Sevilla | 9.2% |
| Espanyol 0-0 Sevilla | 9.2% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 0.84 expected goals for Espanyol and 1.55 for Sevilla, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 43% and "both teams to score" at 45%. Espanyol keep a clean sheet in 21% of scenarios, Sevilla in 43%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Espanyol expected goals | 0.84 |
| Sevilla expected goals | 1.55 |
| Both teams to score | 45% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 69% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 43% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 22% |
| Espanyol clean sheet | 21% |
| Sevilla clean sheet | 43% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Espanyol
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Real Sociedad · La Liga | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Real Madrid · La Liga | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Levante · La Liga | 3-0 | W |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Coventry · Club Friendlies | 1-3 | L |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Middlesbrough · Club Friendlies | 3-3 | D |
Sevilla
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Atletico Madrid · La Liga | 1-3 | L |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Athletic Club · La Liga | 3-1 | W |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano · La Liga | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Utrecht · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Sevilla | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | Sevilla 2-1 Espanyol | La Liga |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla | La Liga |
Out and doubtful
Espanyol
- K. Garcia (out)
- J. Puado (out)
- B. Zaragoza (out)
Sevilla
- Marcao (out)
- R. Vargas (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Real Sociedad 0-0 Celta VigoSep 3, 2026
- Real Betis 1-0 Real MadridSep 4, 2026
- Athletic Club 3-0 Atletico MadridSep 5, 2026
- Rayo Vallecano 3-2 Racing SantanderSep 5, 2026
- Villarreal 2-3 Deportivo La CorunaSep 5, 2026
- Valencia 0-5 BarcelonaSep 6, 2026
- Alaves 5-2 OsasunaSep 6, 2026
- Malaga 0-0 LevanteSep 6, 2026
- Getafe 1-1 Celta VigoSep 7, 2026
- Elche 2-3 Real SociedadSep 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Espanyol vs Sevilla prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Espanyol a 20% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sevilla 54%. Sevilla are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Espanyol vs Sevilla?
0-1 (14.2%), followed by 1-1 (11.9%), 0-2 (11.0%), 1-2 (9.2%) and 0-0 (9.2%).
Will both teams score in Espanyol vs Sevilla?
The probability that both Espanyol and Sevilla score is 45%. Espanyol have a 21% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Sevilla 43%.
How many goals should we expect in Espanyol vs Sevilla?
The model expects 2.39 goals (0.84 for Espanyol, 1.55 for Sevilla). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 69%, over 2.5 goals 43%, over 3.5 goals 22%.
When and where is Espanyol vs Sevilla played?
Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), La Liga, matchday 4. Venue: RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat.
What form are Espanyol and Sevilla in?
Espanyol: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 10 conceded). Sevilla: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 7 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Sevilla?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Espanyol, 1 for Sevilla and 0 draws. The most recent ended Sevilla 2-1 Espanyol (May 9, 2026).
What was the Espanyol vs Sevilla result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Sevilla (54%), while a draw was rated at only 26%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (11.9%), behind 0-1. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (45%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (43%): correct.
How is the Espanyol vs Sevilla prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.84 for Espanyol, 1.55 for Sevilla) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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