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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 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

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
#6 Position #11
54 Points 46
38 Played 38
14 / 12 / 12 W / D / L 12 / 10 / 16
53 Scored 43
48 Conceded 55
+5 GD -12
1.42 PPG 1.21
37% Win % 32%

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Javi Lopez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 286 appearances.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rubí might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' It’s high time Antonio Mohamed made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' RC Celta de Vigo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RC Celta de Vigo and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 43' RC Celta de Vigo receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
  • 45' Mario Hermoso adds to his 0 season tally! RCD Espanyol de Barcelona lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 52' The Spain David Lopez breaks the deadlock on 52 minutes. 0-2!
  • 52' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Pione Sisto departs to be replaced by Emre Mor.
  • 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 62' Didac has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 70' The referee calls foul for Iago Aspas. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 71' Sergio Garcia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Borja Iglesias on 71 minute.
  • 73' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a Yellow card on 73.
  • 77' Sofiane Boufal gets the nod from RC Celta de Vigo. He replaces Brais Mendez Portela and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Pablo Piatti as he leaves the pitch. Javi Puado steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Junior Alonso.
  • 90' Dennis Eckert is replacing Maxi Gomez for the RC Celta de Vigo side.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

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
Santi Mina 2
Jose Gragera 2
Roberto Fernandez 2
Mario Hermoso 1
Goncalo Paciencia 1
David Lopez 1
Joselu 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
2 / 4
1.38 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: RC Celta de Vigo or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo40% Draw29% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
69%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
60%
RC Celta de Vigo or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo29% Draw48% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona23%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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