Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FC Cartagena vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2023-24
FC Cartagena
0 – 2
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Thu 5 Oct 2023 · 19:30 UTC Estadio Municipal Cartagonova HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 20' Pere Milla
0–2 90+3' Martin Braithwaite
Mikel Rico 17' Y
Y 32' Nico Melamed
Y 39' Martin Braithwaite
Umaro Embalo 61' Y
Y 61' Pol Lozano
Tomas Alarcon 90' Y
Jony 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Cartagena vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Segunda Division at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova.

Match Details

  • Referee Luis Milla Alvendiz (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Roberto Tejero Garcia (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ivan Rios Vargas (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CD Castellon 7 19
2 SD Eibar 7 18
3 UD Almeria 7 15
4 Burgos CF 7 14
5 Girona FC 7 13
6 RCD Mallorca 7 13
7 CE Sabadell FC 7 12
8 CD Tenerife 7 11
9 CD Leganes 7 11
10 Real Oviedo 7 11
11 UD Las Palmas 7 10
12 Real Sporting de Gijon 7 10
13 Granada CF 7 8
14 Real Sociedad B 7 8
15 Real Valladolid CF 7 8
16 Celta Vigo B 7 8
17 Andorra CF 7 6
18 Cordoba CF 7 6
19 CD Eldense 7 5
20 Cadiz CF 7 4
21 AD Ceuta FC 7 4
22 Albacete Balompie 7 1

Head-to-Head

2
FC Cartagena 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-05 FC Cartagena 0–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

FC Cartagena
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 0–2 L
01 Oct SD Amorebieta A 0–0 D
22 Sep SD Eibar H 1–2 L
16 Sep Real Valladolid CF A 0–1 L
10 Sep Real Zaragoza H 1–3 L
02 Sep FC Villarreal B A 2–1 W
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct FC Cartagena A 2–0 W
02 Oct Racing Club de Ferrol H 3–0 W
25 Sep CD Tenerife A 0–1 L
17 Sep CD Eldense H 3–3 D
08 Sep Levante UD A 4–1 W
03 Sep SD Amorebieta H 3–2 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Estadio Municipal Cartagonova will turn into a battlefield for FC Cartagena and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 5' Edu Exposito is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona so far.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 17' FC Cartagena receives a card for a hard tackle on 17.
  • 20' A stunning finish from Pere Milla — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 25' FC Cartagena are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julián Calero might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 32' Controversy at the stadium! Nico Melamed argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 37' Umaro Embalo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Martin Braithwaite is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — card on 39.
  • 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Cartagena.
  • 49' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 54' FC Cartagena are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 59' Luis Munoz makes way for Hector Hevel at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Cartagena.
  • 61' It’s gonna be a card for Umaro Embalo.
  • 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Nico Melamed as he leaves the pitch. Jose Gragera steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 74' The whistle greets Gonzalo Verdu as he departs to be replaced by Juan Narvaez.
  • 75' Pol Lozano makes way for Aguado at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Cartagena and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
  • 86' Jony has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isak Jansson on 86 minute.
  • 87' Oscar Gil Regano gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Omar El Hilali and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Tomas Alarcon. He receives a card.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

FC Cartagena Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julián Calero

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis García

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Braithwaite 3
Pere Milla 1
Javi Puado 1
Nico Melamed 1

Head to Head

2023-10-05 FC Cartagena 0–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

FC Cartagena Form

2023-10-05 FC Cartagena 0–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-10-01 SD Amorebieta 0–0 FC Cartagena D 2023-09-22 FC Cartagena 1–2 SD Eibar L 2023-09-16 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 FC Cartagena L 2023-09-10 FC Cartagena 1–3 Real Zaragoza L 2023-09-02 FC Villarreal B 1–2 FC Cartagena W

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2023-10-05 FC Cartagena 0–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2023-10-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–0 Racing Club de Ferrol W 2023-09-25 CD Tenerife 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-09-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–3 CD Eldense D 2023-09-08 Levante UD 1–4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2023-09-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–2 SD Amorebieta W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.83 FC Cartagena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Cartagena22% Draw28% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona50%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FC Cartagena or Draw
50%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
78%
FC Cartagena or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Cartagena15% Draw48% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona37%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.3%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
9%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
5.6%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3%
0 – 4
2.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Cartagena

Handicap FC Cartagena covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 12% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 25% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 17% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
44% ✗

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