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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 Real Racing Club de Santander 42 82
2 RC Deportivo La Coruna 42 77
3 UD Almeria 42 74
4 Malaga CF 42 73
5 UD Las Palmas 42 73
6 CD Castellon 42 72
7 Burgos CF 42 72
8 SD Eibar 42 67
9 Real Sporting de Gijon 42 61
10 Cordoba CF 42 61
11 AD Ceuta FC 42 61
12 Albacete Balompie 42 59
13 Andorra CF 42 58
14 Granada CF 42 48
15 Real Sociedad B 42 47
16 CD Leganes 42 46
17 Real Valladolid CF 42 46
18 Cadiz CF 42 43
19 CD Mirandes 42 40
20 SD Huesca 42 38
21 Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa 42 37
22 Real Zaragoza 42 36

Head-to-Head

3
4
1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 8 games · Avg 2.9 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona get us underway at RCDE Stadium.
  • 3' Poor challenge from Fernando Calero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 8' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 13' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 14' Assisted by Brian Olivan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Martin Braithwaite makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 19' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 22' Against the run of play, Martin Braithwaite has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 27' The 30-year-old Aleix Febas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Elche CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leandro Cabrera on 35.
  • 40' Elche CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Elche CF's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Miguel Ramis will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 54' Another substitution for Elche CF to replace Raul Guti by Lautaro Blanco on 54 minute.
  • 59' Miguel San Roman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 523 appearances.
  • 63' Jose Gragera was booked on 63.
  • 64' The Elche CF bench stirs into life. Oscar Plano is withdrawn and Borja Garces gets his opportunity.
  • 69' The whistle greets Jofre Carreras Pages as he departs to be replaced by Salvi.
  • 72' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 72.
  • 77' 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.
  • 82' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Elche CF's compact 4-4-2.
  • 84' Keita Balde is replacing Pere Milla for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
  • 89' The whistle greets Martin Braithwaite as he departs to be replaced by Sergi Gomez.
  • The final score is 2-0.

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