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RC Celta de Vigo vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
RC Celta de Vigo
1 – 1
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sat 18 Aug 2018 · 16:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Brais Mendez 43' Y
Iago Aspas 70' Y
Y 73' Marc Roca
Junior Alonso 90' Y
Y 90' Didac

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Santiago Jaime
  • Referee Jorge Bueno
  • Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
  • Referee Leandro Carbajales
  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez

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
7
5
RC Celta de Vigo 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-18 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2016-11-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2016-11-04 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–1 D
14 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–3 L
05 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–1 D
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

RC Celta de Vigo RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#14 Position #15
7 Points 7
7 Played 7
1 / 4 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 4
8 Scored 10
6 Conceded 10
+2 GD +0
1.00 PPG 1.00
14% Win % 29%

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (7 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ 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)

RC Celta de Vigo
Pablo Duran 2 G
Iago Aspas 1 G
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Roberto Fernandez 6 G
Tyrhys Dolan 1 G
Alex Calatrava 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RC Celta de Vigo to score. At the same time, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The 37-year-old Didac has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' RC Celta de Vigo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Celta de Vigo in their trying to find a way past RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's compact .
  • 25' RC Celta de Vigo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. RC Celta de Vigo must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brais Mendez Portela.
  • 45' Mario Hermoso makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are in front.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RC Celta de Vigo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Lopez makes it 0-2.
  • 52' Time for substitution for RC Celta de Vigo. Pione Sisto is replaced by Emre Mor.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RC Celta de Vigo and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 70' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 71' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Borja Iglesias is withdrawn and Sergio Garcia gets his opportunity.
  • 73' Poor challenge from Marc Roca. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 77' It is a substitution in RC Celta de Vigo team. Brais Mendez Portela is replaced by Sofiane Boufal on 77 minute.
  • 81' Pablo Piatti makes way for Javi Puado at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Junior Alonso on 90.
  • 90' Fresh legs for RC Celta de Vigo! Dennis Eckert comes on to replace Maxi Gomez.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Antonio Mohamed

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 5
Jose Gragera 2
Roberto Fernandez 2
Santi Mina 2
Gabriel Veiga 1
Pedrosa 1
Adri Embarba 1
Leandro Cabrera 1

Head to Head

2018-08-18 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2016-11-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2016-11-04 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2018-08-18 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2016-11-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo L 2016-11-04 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

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
1 / 4
1.14 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: RC Celta de Vigo or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo37% Draw31% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
68%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
63%
RC Celta de Vigo or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo25% Draw52% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona23%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 19% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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