RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos del Cerro
- Referee Juan Carlos Yuste
- Referee Abraham Alvarez
- Referee Jose Pardeiro
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | FC Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | CD Leganes | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Dec | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | CA Osasuna | H | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Dec | Deportivo Alavés | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | RCD Mallorca | H | 5–2 | W |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts). FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to RCDE Stadium that hosts another battle between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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.
- 15' David Lopez, a Spain , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' What composure from David Lopez! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Javi Lopez.
- 40' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Barcelona backline.
- 46' The FC Barcelona bench stirs into life. Ivan Rakitic is withdrawn and Arturo Vidal gets his opportunity.
- 50' What a moment for Luis Suarez! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' FC Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' GOAL! Arturo Vidal fires home to make it 1-2!
- 62' Poor challenge from Marc Roca. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Victor Perea exits the field as Matias Vargas enters on 62.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Frenkie de Jong argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Iturraspe is hanging David Lopez on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Oscar Melendo by Wu Lei on 74 minute.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Frenkie de Jong. He receives a Red card.
- 80' The whistle greets Antoine Griezmann as he departs to be replaced by Nelson Semedo.
- 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Abelardo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' Goal! Wu Lei scores his 9 goal in 286 matches.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 13
- 16
- 5
- 17
- 21
-
15
David Lopez ↓ Iturraspe 67'
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Wu Lei 74'
- 10
-
34
Victor Perea ↓ Matias Vargas 62'
Bench
- 3
-
8
Iturraspe ↑ 67'
- 1
-
22
Matias Vargas ↑ 62'
- 6
- 31
-
7
Wu Lei ↑ 74'
Coach
Abelardo
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 13
- 17
- 15
- 9
- 3
- 18
- 10
-
4
Ivan Rakitic ↓ Arturo Vidal 46'
- 5
- 20
Bench
-
22
Arturo Vidal ↑ 46'
- 23
-
2
Nelson Semedo ↑ 80'
- 24
- 27
- 26
- 31
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 4 |
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Javi Puado | 3 |
| Ferran Torres | 2 |
| Lamine Yamal | 2 |
| Joselu | 2 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 2 |
| Dani Olmo | 2 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2020-01-04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
FC Barcelona
D
2019-12-22
CD Leganes
2–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2019-12-15
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
Real Betis Balompié
D
2019-12-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2019-12-07
Real Madrid CF
2–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2019-12-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–4
CA Osasuna
L
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.66
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
FC Barcelona or Draw 77% + Under 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
55%
Draw or FC Barcelona
77%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or FC Barcelona
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.1%
0 – 1
17.4%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 4
1.3%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 14% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 26% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.