Athletic Club vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Athletic Club vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at San Mames.
- Athletic Club 38 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Undiano
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Cesar Garcia
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Miguel Sesma
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Valencia CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | SD Eibar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | SD Huesca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Athletic Club | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Real Valladolid CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | SD Huesca | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Athletic Club | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 45 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 6 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 16 |
| 43 | Scored | 43 |
| 58 | Conceded | 55 |
| -15 | GD | -12 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 34% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Athletic Club are 12th (45 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Athletic Club and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona get this one started.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 9' The deadlock is broken! Facundo Ferreyra gets on the scoresheet on 9 minutes.
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Athletic Club and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 21' Poor challenge from Facundo Ferreyra. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 24' Mario Hermoso catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Athletic Club and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 36' Dani Garcia picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 41' A quiet spell here at San Mames. Athletic Club seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oscar Melendo.
- 46' Athletic Club ring the changes. Inaki Williams has done his job and it is now time for Kenan Kodro to step up.
- 51' Athletic Club are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Javi Puado is hanging Wu Lei on the field on 60 minute.
- 63' Athletic Club ring the changes. Dani Garcia has done his job and it is now time for Benat to step up.
- 68' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' The crowd applauds Hernan Perez as he leaves the pitch. Victor Sanchez steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 73' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a Yellow card on 73.
- 75' Another substitution for Athletic Club to replace Susaeta by Ibai on 75 minute.
- 78' Inigo Martinez is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' Assisted by Ibai with the perfectly-timed delivery and Raul Garcia makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 85' Oscar Melendo makes way for Adria Pedrosa at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 87' Victor Sanchez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 18
- 14
- 22
- 10
-
9
Inaki Williams ↓ Kenan Kodro 46'
-
16
Dani Garcia ↓ Benat 63'
Bench
-
19
Ibai ↑ 75'
- 25
- 24
- 3
-
7
Benat ↑ 63'
- 11
-
2
Kenan Kodro ↑ 46'
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 16
- 5
- 22
- 21
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Pedrosa 85'
- 23
- 8
-
17
Hernan Perez ↓ Victor Sanchez 70'
- 11
-
24
Wu Lei ↓ Javi Puado 60'
Bench
-
4
Victor Sanchez ↑ 70'
- 1
- 18
-
20
Javi Puado ↑ 60'
-
28
Pedrosa ↑ 85'
- 27
- 31
Coach
Rubí
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Inaki Williams | 5 |
| Oihan Sancet | 3 |
| Tonny Vilhena | 2 |
| Martin Braithwaite | 2 |
| Muniain | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Asier Villalibre | 1 |
| Roberto Fernandez | 1 |
Head to Head
Athletic Club Form
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2019-03-08
Athletic Club
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2019-03-02
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–1
Real Valladolid CF
W
2019-02-22
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
SD Huesca
D
2019-02-17
Valencia CF
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2019-02-09
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2019-02-03
Villarreal CF
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07
Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Athletic Club or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Athletic Club or Draw
68%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
64%
Athletic Club or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Athletic Club
| Handicap | Athletic Club covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.