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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Elche CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 2
Full Time
Elche CF
Sun 23 Oct 2022 · 12:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Vinicius de Souza Costa 4' Y
R 42' Helibelton Palacios
Y 42' Helibelton Palacios
Y 45' Helibelton Palacios
Y 49' Lucas Boye
Y 78' Omar Mascarell
Aleix Vidal 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Elche CF — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Inigo Prieto
  • Referee Jose Munuera
  • Referee Carlos Fernandez Buergo
  • Referee Antonio Martinez
  • Referee Javier Iglesias

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

3
4
1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 8 games · Avg 2.9 goals Elche CF
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Elche CF 2022-01-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Elche CF 2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Elche CF H 2–2 D
20 Oct CA Osasuna A 0–1 L
16 Oct Real Valladolid CF H 1–0 W
09 Oct Cadiz CF A 2–2 D
02 Oct Valencia CF H 2–2 D
18 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–2 L
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 2–2 D
19 Oct Real Madrid CF H 0–3 L
15 Oct Valencia CF A 2–2 D
10 Oct RCD Mallorca H 1–1 D
03 Oct Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–2 L
17 Sep FC Barcelona A 0–3 L

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Elche CF
#11 Position #13
46 Points 43
38 Played 38
12 / 10 / 16 W / D / L 10 / 13 / 15
43 Scored 49
55 Conceded 57
-12 GD -8
1.21 PPG 1.13
32% Win % 26%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Elche CF are 13th (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at RCDE Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are looking to make home advantage count against Elche CF.
  • 4' Vinicius de Souza Costa is having his name booked by the referee on 4.
  • 9' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Elche CF backline.
  • 11' Pere Milla has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
  • 12' Brilliant from the ! Pere Milla makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 12.
  • 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Omar Mascarell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 22' It’s high time Diego Martinez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 24' Against the run of play, Javi Puado has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jorge Almirón might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 34' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
  • 39' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nico Ribaudo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Helibelton Palacios.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Helibelton Palacios gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Elche CF — Josan Fernandez on, Helibelton Palacios off on 46 minutes.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Boye on 49 minutes.
  • 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
  • 56' Gerard Gumbau is ready to make an impact after coming on for Raul Guti at the 56 minute mark.
  • 58' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Edu Exposito exits the field as Keidi Bare enters on 58.
  • 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 67' The Denmark Martin Braithwaite breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 2-2!
  • 69' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Fidel is replaced by Tete Morente.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Fernando Calero. He replaces Oscar Gil Regano on 73 minute.
  • 74' Jose Carlos Lazo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martin Braithwaite at the 74 minute mark.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Omar Mascarell argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 82' Sensational shot from Gonzalo Verdu. Elche CF is back in the lead.
  • 82' Aleix Vidal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 82.
  • 83' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Nico Ribaudo comes on to replace Sergi Darder.
  • 84' Nico Ribaudo gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Sergi Darder and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' Elche CF 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.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Almirón

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pere Milla 4
Martin Braithwaite 4
Raul de Tomas 2
Javi Puado 2
Gonzalo Verdu 1
Sergi Darder 1
Mourad El Ghezouani 1
John Chetauya 1

Head to Head

2022-10-23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Elche CF 2022-01-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Elche CF 2021-10-23 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-10-23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Elche CF D 2022-10-20 CA Osasuna 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-10-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Valladolid CF W 2022-10-09 Cadiz CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-10-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Valencia CF D 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Elche CF Form

2022-10-23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Elche CF D 2022-10-19 Elche CF 0–3 Real Madrid CF L 2022-10-15 Valencia CF 2–2 Elche CF D 2022-10-10 Elche CF 1–1 RCD Mallorca D 2022-10-03 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF L 2022-09-17 FC Barcelona 3–0 Elche CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Elche CF 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona42% Draw26% Elche CF32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
68%
Draw or Elche CF
58%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Elche CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona31% Draw43% Elche CF26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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