RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs CD Leganés, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs CD Leganes — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- CD Leganes 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Matias
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Alberola Rojas
- Referee Antonio Solans
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 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | CD Leganés | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | FC Barcelona | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | Getafe CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Girona FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Getafe CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | A | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
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' And we are off! RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs CD Leganes — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Gerard Gumbau has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 9' Magnificent from Borja Iglesias! That is 81 goals in 289 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' The 29-year-old Youssef En-Nesyri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' Marc Roca has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 39 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Bustinza is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
- 25' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CD Leganes's shape.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Didac Vila on 35.
- 40' CD Leganes 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.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Recio, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CD Leganes backline.
- 55' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Pablo Piatti on, Sergio Garcia off on 55 minutes.
- 60' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Didac has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 65' CD Leganes ring the changes. Mikel Vesga Arruti has done his job and it is now time for Recio to step up.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Recio on 67 minutes.
- 68' A moment of madness from Marc Roca on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 70' Gerard Gumbau has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 70' Nabil El Zhar is replacing Bustinza for the CD Leganes side.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kenneth Omeruo.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 79' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Oscar Melendo trudges off to be replaced by Victor Sanchez on 79 minutes.
- 84' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their trying to find a way past CD Leganes's compact .
- 88' Hernan Perez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leo Baptistao on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee shows CD Leganes player a Red card on 90.
- Another three points for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
- 13
- 12
- 21
- 15
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Victor Sanchez 79'
- 10
-
11
Leo Baptistao ↓ Hernan Perez 88'
-
9
Sergio Garcia ↓ Pablo Piatti 55'
- 8
Bench
- 5
-
4
Victor Sanchez ↑ 79'
-
19
Pablo Piatti ↑ 55'
- 1
-
17
Hernan Perez ↑ 88'
- 20
- 28
Coach
Rubí
CD Leganes Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
3
Bustinza C ↓ Nabil El Zhar 70'
- 5
- 24
- 27
-
12
Allan Nyom ↓ Juanfran 79'
- 9
- 26
- 22
- 6
-
23
Mikel Vesga ↓ Recio 65'
Bench
-
2
Juanfran ↑ 79'
- 17
-
10
Nabil El Zhar ↑ 70'
- 29
- 15
- 18
-
8
Recio ↑ 65'
Coach
Mauricio Pellegrino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Leandro Cabrera | 2 |
| Seydouba Cisse | 2 |
| Martin Braithwaite | 1 |
| Youssef En-Nesyri | 1 |
| Jonathan Silva | 1 |
| Miguel | 1 |
| Pere Milla | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2019-01-04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
CD Leganés
W
2018-12-22
Club Atlético de Madrid
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2018-12-16
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Real Betis Balompié
L
2018-12-08
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–4
FC Barcelona
L
2018-12-01
Getafe CF
3–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2018-11-25
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Girona FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
CD Leganes xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
70%
Draw or CD Leganes
61%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or CD Leganes
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | CD Leganes 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
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
CD Leganes keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.