Deportivo Alavés vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Deportivo Alavés vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga .
- Deportivo Alavés 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Undiano
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Alfonso Costoya
- Referee Jose Matias
- 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 Atlético de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 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 Alavés | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Real Betis Balompié | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | FC Barcelona | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Albania | A | 0–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Valencia CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Hebburn Town FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 14 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Deportivo Alavés | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #11 |
| 43 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 11 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 16 |
| 44 | Scored | 43 |
| 56 | Conceded | 55 |
| -12 | GD | -12 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 29% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Deportivo Alavés are 14th (43 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Deportivo Alaves must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leo Baptistao is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Deportivo Alaves.
- 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mubarak Wakaso.
- 19' Deportivo Alaves receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 19.
- 24' A quiet spell here at . RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ruben Duarte suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' Deportivo Alaves seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 39' The referee has no hesitation. Laguardia is booked for Deportivo Alaves — Yellow card on 39.
- 40' Deportivo Alaves player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Leo Baptistao makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sergi Darder.
- 45' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' A stunning finish from Borja Baston — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Ruben Sobrino gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 64' It is a substitution in Deportivo Alaves team. Borja Baston is replaced by John Guidetti on 64 minute.
- 67' The whistle greets Granero as he departs to be replaced by Oscar Melendo.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Deportivo Alaves side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Deportivo Alaves and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 78' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Javi Lopez is withdrawn and Hernan Perez gets his opportunity.
- 81' Jony makes way for Adrian Marin at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Deportivo Alaves.
- 83' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Marc Roca exits the field as Pablo Piatti enters on 83.
- 85' Deportivo Alaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ximo is hanging Ibai on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Leo Baptistao is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Deportivo Alaves.
Lineups
Deportivo Alavés Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 22
- 11
- 19
- 1
- 6
- 23
- 18
- 5
- 21
- 3
Bench
- 14
- 13
- 15
- 10
- 24
- 17
- 27
Coach
Abelardo
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
-
16
Javi Lopez C ↓ Hernan Perez 78'
- 22
- 12
-
21
Marc Roca ↓ Pablo Piatti 83'
- 15
-
23
Granero ↓ Oscar Melendo 67'
- 10
- 11
- 9
Bench
- 6
- 4
-
19
Pablo Piatti ↑ 83'
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↑ 67'
- 1
-
17
Hernan Perez ↑ 78'
- 20
Coach
Rubí
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul de Tomas | 4 |
| Javi Puado | 3 |
| Borja Baston | 1 |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 |
| Pedrosa | 1 |
| Fernando Calero | 1 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 1 |
| Laguardia | 1 |
Deportivo Alavés Form
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2018-09-02
Deportivo Alavés
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2018-08-26
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
Valencia CF
W
2018-08-18
RC Celta de Vigo
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2016-12-03
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–4
Hebburn Town FC
L
2016-11-13
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–1
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2016-11-04
RC Celta de Vigo
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Deportivo Alavés xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Deportivo Alavés win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Deportivo Alavés or Draw
76%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
51%
Deportivo Alavés or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alavés
| Handicap | Deportivo Alavés covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.