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Girona FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
Girona FC
1 – 2
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sat 6 Apr 2019 · 11:00 UTC Estadi Municipal de Montilivi HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' Javi Lopez
Cristhian Stuani 35' Y
Alex Granell 43' Y
Pere Pons 58' Y
Y 62' Victor Sanchez
Douglas Luiz 73' Y
Jonas Ramalho 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Girona FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.

Match Details

  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra
  • Referee Aitor Villate
  • Referee Eduardo Prieto
  • Referee David Recio
  • Referee Miguel Martinez

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

4
3
1
Girona FC 8 games · Avg 2.9 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-06 Girona FC 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2018-11-25 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Girona FC

Recent Form

Girona FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–2 L
02 Apr Club Atlético de Madrid A 0–2 L
29 Mar Athletic Club H 1–2 L
16 Mar CD Leganes A 2–0 W
10 Mar Valencia CF H 2–3 L
01 Mar Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–0 W
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr Girona FC A 2–1 W
02 Apr Getafe CF H 1–1 D
30 Mar FC Barcelona A 0–2 L
17 Mar Sevilla FC H 0–1 L
08 Mar Athletic Club A 1–1 D
02 Mar Real Valladolid CF H 3–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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. Girona FC is hosting RCD Espanyol de Barcelona for another epic battle.
  • 5' Girona FC 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.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Girona FC in their trying to find a way past RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's compact .
  • 15' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Yassine Bounou has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 24' Javi Lopez is having his name booked by the referee on 24.
  • 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 34' Girona FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristhian Stuani on 35.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Granell.
  • 48' Girona FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
  • 53' The 32-year-old Sergi Darder has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' The referee calls foul for Pere Pons. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 59' Against the run of play, Sergi Darder has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 60' The Girona FC bench stirs into life. Anthony Lozano is withdrawn and Patrick Roberts gets his opportunity.
  • 62' Victor Sanchez was booked on 62.
  • 65' A change in the Girona FC ranks — Pere Pons exits the field as Douglas Luiz enters on 65.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 73' Controversy at the stadium! Douglas Luiz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 76' The whistle greets Wu Lei as he departs to be replaced by Javi Puado.
  • 80' What a strike from Cristhian Stuani! The score is 1-1.
  • 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rubí might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 88' Another change for Girona FC made on 88 minute. Pedro Porro leaves to be changed by Ramalho.
  • 89' GOAL! Sergi Darder fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 90' Girona FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Javi Lopez as he leaves the pitch. Adria Pedrosa steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • The points are shared — Girona FC 1-2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Honours even.

Lineups

Girona FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sacristan

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cristhian Stuani 5
Javi Puado 3
Toni Villa 3
Joselu 2
Bojan Miovski 2
Sergi Darder 2
Yangel Herrera 2
Arnau Martinez 1

Head to Head

2019-04-06 Girona FC 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2018-11-25 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Girona FC

Girona FC Form

2019-04-06 Girona FC 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2019-04-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Girona FC L 2019-03-29 Girona FC 1–2 Athletic Club L 2019-03-16 CD Leganes 0–2 Girona FC W 2019-03-10 Girona FC 2–3 Valencia CF L 2019-03-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–2 Girona FC W

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2019-04-06 Girona FC 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2019-04-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Getafe CF D 2019-03-30 FC Barcelona 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2019-03-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Sevilla FC L 2019-03-08 Athletic Club 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2019-03-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–1 Real Valladolid CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 Girona FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Girona FC or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Girona FC38% Draw28% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona34%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Girona FC or Draw
66%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
62%
Girona FC or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Girona FC28% Draw46% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — Girona FC

Handicap Girona FC covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Girona FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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