RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Deportivo Alaves 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Eduardo Prieto
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee David Pinto
- Referee Alvaro Carreno
- Referee Alonso De Ena Wolf
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Deportivo Alavés | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | CA Osasuna | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Sevilla FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Feb | CD Leganés | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Athletic Club | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | RCD Mallorca | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Feb | SD Eibar | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 7 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 10 | Scored | 11 |
| 10 | Conceded | 6 |
| +0 | GD | +5 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Deportivo Alavés this season
Deportivo Alavés this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts). Deportivo Alavés are 6th (11 pts).
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
Deportivo Alavés
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Deportivo Alavés
| Lucas Boye | 4 G | |
| Mariano Diaz | 3 G | 3 A |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 G | |
| Mikel Rodriguez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! RCD Espanyol de Barcelona welcome Deportivo Alaves for this crunch clash at RCDE Stadium.
- 4' Adri Embarba picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 9' Aleix Vidal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. Pacheco is booked for Deportivo Alaves — Red card on 19.
- 21' It is a substitution in Deportivo Alaves team. Edgar Mendez is replaced by Roberto Jimenez on 21 minute.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Wu Lei. He receives a Yellow card.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Deportivo Alaves come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' The Deportivo Alaves bench stirs into life. Aleix Vidal is withdrawn and Pere Pons gets his opportunity.
- 47' Wu Lei doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 48' What a moment for Bernardo Espinosa! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Wu Lei has done his job and it is now time for Raul de Tomas to step up.
- 52' Sergi Darder gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Adri Embarba and will look to change the dynamic.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Laguardia on 52.
- 55' Deportivo Alaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luis Rioja is hanging Ljubomir Fejsa on the field on 55 minute.
- 56' The supporters are chanting for Tomas Pina. He replaces Rodrigo Ely on 56 minute.
- 61' The 40-year-old Roberto Jimenez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Luis Rioja argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. Deportivo Alaves seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Raul de Tomas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oliver Burke.
- 78' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Oscar Melendo trudges off to be replaced by Matias Vargas on 78 minutes.
- 82' Another change for Deportivo Alaves made on 82 minute. Victor Camarasa leaves to be changed by Borja Sainz.
- 85' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. David Lopez is replaced by Iturraspe on 85 minute.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Jonathan Calleri is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Yellow card on 85.
- 86' Facundo Ferreyra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Calleri at the 86 minute mark.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Jonathan Calleri. He receives a Yellow card.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 16
- 17
- 21
-
15
David Lopez ↓ Iturraspe 85'
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Matias Vargas 78'
- 18
- 25
-
23
Adri Embarba ↓ Sergi Darder 52'
-
7
Wu Lei ↓ Raul de Tomas 51'
Bench
- 4
-
10
Sergi Darder ↑ 52'
- 3
-
8
Iturraspe ↑ 85'
- 1
-
11
Raul de Tomas ↑ 51'
- 24
-
22
Matias Vargas ↑ 78'
-
9
Facundo Ferreyra ↑ 86'
- 2
- 31
- 26
Coach
Abelardo
Deportivo Alaves Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
10
Victor Camarasa ↓ Borja Sainz 82'
-
4
Rodrigo Ely ↓ Tomas Pina 56'
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 21
- 3
-
18
Aleix Vidal ↓ Pere Pons 46'
-
15
Ljubomir Fejsa ↓ Luis Rioja 55'
-
16
Edgar Mendez ↓ Roberto Jimenez 21'
Bench
-
8
Tomas Pina ↑ 56'
- 17
- 31
-
20
Pere Pons ↑ 46'
-
13
Roberto Jimenez ↑ 21'
-
11
Luis Rioja ↑ 55'
- 38
- 6
- 32
-
29
Borja Sainz ↑ 82'
- 36
- 28
Coach
Asier Garitano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul de Tomas | 4 |
| Javi Puado | 3 |
| Miguel de la Fuente | 1 |
| Leo Baptistao | 1 |
| Ruben Sobrino | 1 |
| Tomas Conechny | 1 |
| Borja Baston | 1 |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2020-06-13
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
Deportivo Alavés
W
2020-03-08
CA Osasuna
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2020-03-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atletico de Madrid
D
2020-02-27
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2020-02-23
Real Valladolid CF
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2020-02-16
Sevilla FC
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Deportivo Alaves Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Deportivo Alaves xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
73%
Draw or Deportivo Alaves
56%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Deportivo Alaves
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Deportivo Alaves covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Deportivo Alaves keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.