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Cadiz CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Cadiz CF
2 – 2
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Tue 18 Jan 2022 · 20:30 UTC Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla HT 45' · FT 45'
Fali Jimenez 46' Y
Alfonso Espino 58' Y
Y 79' Leandro Cabrera

Overview

Match Preview

Cadiz CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.

Match Details

  • Referee Roberto Diaz
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Referee Alejandro Muniz
  • Referee Antonio Alberola Rojas
  • Referee Israel Barcena

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
5 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
10 Málaga CF 0 0
11 FC Barcelona 0 0
12 Real Madrid CF 0 0
13 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
14 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
15 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
16 Valencia CF 0 0
17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Getafe CF 1 0
23 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
1
Cadiz CF 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-18 Cadiz CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2021-10-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Cadiz CF

Recent Form

Cadiz CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–2 D
09 Jan CA Osasuna A 0–2 L
03 Jan Sevilla FC H 0–1 L
19 Dec Real Madrid CF A 0–0 D
13 Dec Granada CF H 1–1 D
05 Dec Elche CF A 1–3 L
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Cadiz CF A 2–2 D
10 Jan Elche CF H 1–2 L
31 Dec Valencia CF A 2–1 W
17 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 1–3 L
11 Dec Levante UD H 4–3 W
05 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cadiz CF to score. At the same time, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergio Gonzalez might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Brilliant from the ! Manu Morlanes makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 10.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cadiz CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Cadiz CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Diego Lopez made 286 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' Cadiz CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Another substitution for Cadiz CF to replace Juan Cala by Victor Chust on 46 minute.
  • 46' Poor challenge from Fali Jimenez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 55' A goal from the Spain international Alvaro Negredo! He fires home on 55 to make it 1-1!
  • 58' Controversy at the stadium! Alfonso Espino argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 286 games and scored 326 goals.
  • 64' Aleix Vidal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Gil Regano on 64 minute.
  • 68' Alberto Perea makes way for Santiago Arzamendia at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cadiz CF.
  • 73' Ruben Sobrino has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Lozano on 73 minute.
  • 78' Another change for Cadiz CF made on 78 minute. Isaac Valencia leaves to be changed by Raul Parra Artal.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Cadiz CF — Ruben Sobrino on, Anthony Lozano off on 79 minutes.
  • 79' A moment of madness from Leandro Cabrera on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
  • 81' What a strike from Alvaro Negredo! The score is 2-1.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Oscar Melendo as he leaves the pitch. Loren steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 88' Spain international Oscar Melendo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' David Lopez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fernando Calero at the 90 minute mark.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Cadiz CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergio Gonzalez

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vicente Moreno

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alvaro Negredo 2
Joselu 2
Raul de Tomas 2
Ivan Alejo Peralta 1
Lucas 1
Victor Chust 1
Nico Ribaudo 1
Manu Morlanes 1

Head to Head

2022-01-18 Cadiz CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2021-10-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Cadiz CF

Cadiz CF Form

2022-01-18 Cadiz CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-01-09 CA Osasuna 2–0 Cadiz CF L 2022-01-03 Cadiz CF 0–1 Sevilla FC L 2021-12-19 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2021-12-13 Cadiz CF 1–1 Granada CF D 2021-12-05 Elche CF 3–1 Cadiz CF L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-01-18 Cadiz CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-01-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Elche CF L 2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2021-12-17 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-12-11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 4–3 Levante UD W 2021-12-05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31 Cadiz CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Cadiz CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 72% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cadiz CF36% Draw28% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cadiz CF or Draw
64%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
64%
Cadiz CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cadiz CF25% Draw47% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona28%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Cadiz CF

Handicap Cadiz CF covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cadiz CF keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.