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

Primera Division · 2021-22
Elche CF
2 – 2
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sat 23 Oct 2021 · 16:30 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero HT 45' · FT 45'
Gonzalo Verdu 34' Y
Y 75' Diego Lopez
Helibelton Palacios 86' Y
Pedro Bigas 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Jose Antonio Sanchez
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras
  • Referee Alvaro Carreno
  • Referee Jorge Figueroa
  • Referee Miguel Ortiz

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
4
3
Elche CF 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–2 D
17 Oct Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–2 L
03 Oct RC Celta de Vigo H 1–0 W
26 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–1 L
22 Sep Villarreal CF A 1–4 L
18 Sep Levante UD H 1–1 D
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Elche CF A 2–2 D
18 Oct Cadiz CF H 2–0 W
03 Oct Real Madrid CF H 2–1 W
25 Sep Sevilla FC A 0–2 L
22 Sep Deportivo Alavés H 1–0 W
19 Sep Real Betis Balompié A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Elche CF RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#18 Position #15
5 Points 7
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 4
11 Scored 10
17 Conceded 10
-6 GD +0
0.71 PPG 1.00
14% Win % 29%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

Elche CF are 18th (5 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Elche CF
Fer Nino 5 G
Buba 1 G
Marc Aguado 1 G
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Roberto Fernandez 6 G
Tyrhys Dolan 1 G
Alex Calatrava 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Elche CF is hosting RCD Espanyol de Barcelona for another epic battle.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sergi Gomez, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Martinez Valero with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' The 27-year-old Manu Morlanes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 23' What a strike from Lucas Boye! The score is 1-0.
  • 28' Fran Merida has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 33' Raul de Tomas, a Spain , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 34' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gonzalo Verdu.
  • 39' Johan Mojica is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona tonight.
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. David Lopez has done his job and it is now time for Manu Morlanes to step up.
  • 51' The Spain Manu Morlanes breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 1-1!
  • 52' Magnificent from Raul de Tomas! That is 45 goals in 232 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 57' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Elche CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' Another substitution for Elche CF to replace Omar Mascarell by Tete Morente on 64 minute.
  • 67' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Sergi Darder exits the field as Yangel Herrera enters on 67.
  • 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Raul Guti is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Elche CF.
  • 75' Poor challenge from Diego Lopez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 76' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Oscar Melendo trudges off to be replaced by Aleix Vidal on 76 minutes.
  • 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fran Escribá might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Fran Merida. He replaces Oscar Gil Regano on 82 minute.
  • 83' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Raul Guti departs to be replaced by Helibelton Palacios.
  • 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dario Benedetto makes it 2-2.
  • 86' The referee has no hesitation. Helibelton Palacios is booked for Elche CF — Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Pedro Bigas on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
  • The points are shared — Elche CF 2-2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Honours even.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fran Escribá

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vicente Moreno

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pere Milla 4
Martin Braithwaite 4
Raul de Tomas 2
Fer Nino 2
Javi Puado 2
Gonzalo Verdu 1
Sergi Darder 1
Mourad El Ghezouani 1

Head to Head

2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Elche CF Form

2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF L 2021-10-03 Elche CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-09-26 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Elche CF L 2021-09-22 Villarreal CF 4–1 Elche CF L 2021-09-18 Elche CF 1–1 Levante UD D

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2021-10-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Cadiz CF W 2021-10-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Madrid CF W 2021-09-25 Sevilla FC 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-09-22 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Deportivo Alavés W 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompié 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Elche CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 75% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF37% Draw25% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
62%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
63%
Elche CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF29% Draw40% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona31%
Actual: Elche CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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