RCD Espanyol vs Sevilla

Espanyol host Sevilla at RCDE Stadium on September 6, a Matchday 4 meeting that already carries early significance. Sevilla sit on six points from two wins, while Espanyol have three after splitting their opening two fixtures, making this a useful gauge of how both squads are shaping up for the season ahead. Espanyol began with a routine 3-0 win over Levante, Roberto Fernández scoring twice, only to fall 1-2 to Real Madrid on a stoppage-time winner. Sevilla have been sharper, beating Rayo Vallecano before thrashing Athletic Bilbao 3-1 away, with goals shared between Chidera Ejuke, Isaac Romero and creative spark Rubén Vargas. The reverse fixture went to Espanyol 2-1 last November, but Sevilla hold a big historical edge, winning 28 of the 49 previous meetings. With Sevilla riding momentum and Espanyol still finding consistency after their Real Madrid setback, this looks set to be a tightly contested afternoon. Our prediction: 1-1