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Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Elche CF
0 – 1
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sun 19 Feb 2023 · 13:00 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 43' Oscar Gil Regano
Y 44' Oscar Gil Regano
Y 44' Brian Olivan
Y 45' Brian Olivan
Jose Angel Carmona 71' Y
Jose Angel Carmona 82' R
Y 90' Edu Exposito

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez
  • Referee Jose Naranjo
  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Victor Perez
  • Referee Ivan Masso Granado

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

1
4
3
Elche CF 8 games · Avg 2.9 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-10-23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Elche CF 2022-01-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Elche CF 2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 0–1 L
15 Feb Real Madrid CF A 0–4 L
04 Feb Villarreal CF H 3–1 W
28 Jan Sevilla FC A 0–3 L
22 Jan CA Osasuna H 1–1 D
16 Jan Cadiz CF A 1–1 D
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Elche CF A 1–0 W
13 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 2–3 L
04 Feb CA Osasuna H 1–1 D
27 Jan UD Almería A 1–3 L
21 Jan Real Betis Balompié H 1–0 W
15 Jan Getafe CF A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Elche CF RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#19 Position #17
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Elche CF are 19th (0 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — let the football do the talking.
  • 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.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Diego Martinez might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Elche CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Elche CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 43' The referee calls foul for Oscar Gil Regano. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oscar Gil Regano.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brian Olivan.
  • 46' Elche CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Bigas is hanging Lisandro Magallan on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' Ronael Pierre-Gabriel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ruben Saez on 65 minute.
  • 70' Elche CF have won 232 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 71' Poor challenge from Jose Angel Carmona. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 76' Another change for Elche CF made on 76 minute. Ezequiel Ponce leaves to be changed by Randy Ntekja.
  • 78' Brian Olivan makes way for Wassim Keddari at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 82' Jose Angel Carmona picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 86' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Oscar Gil Regano departs to be replaced by Nico Ribaudo.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Fidel is replaced by Josan Fernandez on 88 minute.
  • 90' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Edu Exposito gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' Elche CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gonzalo Verdu is hanging Gerard Gumbau on the field on 90 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pablo Machin

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pere Milla 4
Martin Braithwaite 4
Raul de Tomas 2
Javi Puado 2
Mourad El Ghezouani 1
John Chetauya 1
Manu Morlanes 1
Lucas Boye 1

Head to Head

2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-10-23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Elche CF 2022-01-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Elche CF 2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Elche CF Form

2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-02-15 Real Madrid CF 4–0 Elche CF L 2023-02-04 Elche CF 3–1 Villarreal CF W 2023-01-28 Sevilla FC 3–0 Elche CF L 2023-01-22 Elche CF 1–1 CA Osasuna D 2023-01-16 Cadiz CF 1–1 Elche CF D

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-02-04 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 CA Osasuna D 2023-01-27 UD Almería 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompié W 2023-01-15 Getafe CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.67 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF31% Draw39% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona30%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 39%
61%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
70%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
69%
Elche CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
61%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF17% Draw66% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
29.2%
1 – 0
16.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
4.1%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
1.5%
3 – 0
1.2%
0 – 3
1.1%
3 – 1
1%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 21% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 20% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
52% ✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
51% ✓

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