Wednesday , 30 September 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Elche CF, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2023-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 0
Full Time
Elche CF
Sat 18 Nov 2023 · 20:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Martin Braithwaite 14' 1–0
Martin Braithwaite 22' 2–0
Fernando Calero 3' Y
Leandro Cabrera 35' Y
Jose Gragera 63' Y
Y 63' Josan Fernandez
Y 72' Carlos Clerc

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Elche CF — Segunda Division at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alvaro Moreno Aragon (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Rodrigo Blazquez Sanchez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Mario Martin-Consuegra Diaz (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CD Castellon 7 19
2 SD Eibar 7 18
3 UD Almeria 7 15
4 Burgos CF 7 14
5 Girona FC 7 13
6 RCD Mallorca 7 13
7 CE Sabadell FC 7 12
8 CD Tenerife 7 11
9 CD Leganes 7 11
10 Real Oviedo 7 11
11 UD Las Palmas 7 10
12 Real Sporting de Gijon 7 10
13 Granada CF 7 8
14 Real Sociedad B 7 8
15 Real Valladolid CF 7 8
16 Celta Vigo B 7 8
17 Andorra CF 7 6
18 Cordoba CF 7 6
19 CD Eldense 7 5
20 Cadiz CF 7 4
21 AD Ceuta FC 7 4
22 Albacete Balompie 7 1

Head-to-Head

3
4
2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals Elche CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Elche CF 2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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
18 Nov Elche CF H 2–0 W
12 Nov SD Huesca A 1–1 D
03 Nov SD Eibar H 2–2 D
28 Oct Real Sporting de Gijon A 0–2 L
20 Oct CD Leganes H 0–1 L
14 Oct Real Valladolid CF H 2–0 W
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 0–2 L
11 Nov Real Zaragoza H 2–0 W
04 Nov Albacete Balompie A 1–1 D
28 Oct CD Tenerife H 2–1 W
22 Oct SD Huesca A 1–0 W
15 Oct CD Eldense A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is hosting Elche CF for another epic battle.
  • 3' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a card in front of him.
  • 8' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 13' Miguel San Roman, a Spain goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 14' Magnificent from Martin Braithwaite! That is 77 goals in 387 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 19' 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.
  • 22' What composure from Martin Braithwaite! The Denmark international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 27' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Elche CF's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 32' Lautaro Blanco has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' Leandro Cabrera picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aguado made 326 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Miguel Ramis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 54' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Raul Guti is replaced by Lautaro Blanco.
  • 59' Pacheco has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 270 appearances.
  • 63' Jose Gragera picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Elche CF! Borja Garces comes on to replace Oscar Plano.
  • 69' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Jofre Carreras Pages by Salvi on 69 minute.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Carlos Clerc argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 77' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 289 games and scored 331 goals.
  • 82' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 84' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Keita Balde comes on to replace Pere Milla.
  • 89' Sergi Gomez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Martin Braithwaite on 89 minute.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Elche CF (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Miguel Ramis

Elche CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Beccacece

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pere Milla 4
Martin Braithwaite 4
Javi Puado 2
Raul de Tomas 2
Fer Nino 2
Lucas Boye 1
Dario Benedetto 1
Gonzalo Verdu 1

Head to Head

2023-11-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Elche CF 2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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

2023-11-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Elche CF W 2023-11-12 SD Huesca 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2023-11-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 SD Eibar D 2023-10-28 Real Sporting de Gijon 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-10-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 CD Leganes L 2023-10-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Valladolid CF W

Elche CF Form

2023-11-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Elche CF L 2023-11-11 Elche CF 2–0 Real Zaragoza W 2023-11-04 Albacete Balompie 1–1 Elche CF D 2023-10-28 Elche CF 2–1 CD Tenerife W 2023-10-22 SD Huesca 0–1 Elche CF W 2023-10-15 CD Eldense 1–1 Elche CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona47% Draw28% Elche CF25%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
75%
Draw or Elche CF
53%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Elche CF
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona32% Draw50% Elche CF18%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 23% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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