RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Cartagena, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Cartagena — Segunda Division at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Cartagena 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver De la Fuente Ramos (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Pescador Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Garcia Aguilera (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | UD Almeria | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 7 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 13 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | UD Las Palmas | 13 | 20 |
| 11 | Cordoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Real Valladolid CF | 14 | 18 |
| 13 | CE Sabadell FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 12 | 15 |
| 15 | CD Leganes | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | CD Eldense | 13 | 14 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 14 | 13 |
| 19 | Andorra CF | 12 | 11 |
| 20 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | FC Cartagena | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 May | SD Amorebieta | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 May | Real Oviedo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 May | Real Valladolid CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 May | Real Sporting de Gijon | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Apr | Elche CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 May | SD Huesca | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 May | SD Eibar | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | CD Tenerife | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | AD Alcorcon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Levante UD | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Cartagena is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Cartagena is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jairo Izquierdo, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Cartagena needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' FC Cartagena are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' 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.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kiko Olivas made 334 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' It looks surprising FC Cartagena does not make any changes. Fernando Calero has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Nico Melamed gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Rafael Bauza and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' Fernando Calero has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
- 55' Javi Puado is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' A change in the FC Cartagena ranks — Jairo Izquierdo exits the field as Diego Moreno enters on 62.
- 63' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Pere Milla is replaced by Jofre Carreras Pages.
- 68' The travelling FC Cartagena supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' Sergi Gomez is replacing Salvi for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- 76' Juan Carlos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ortuno on 76 minute.
- 81' FC Cartagena are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 82' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Javi Puado is replaced by Jose Carlos Lazo.
- 83' The Denmark Martin Braithwaite breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 2-0!
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- The final score is 4-0.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 22
- 8
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Jose Carlos Lazo 82'
- 6
- 11
-
18
Aguado ↓ Pol Lozano 63'
- 5
- 2
- 1
-
19
Salvi ↓ Sergi Gomez 74'
-
44
Rafael Bauza ↓ Nico Melamed 46'
Bench
- 13
-
3
Sergi Gomez ↑ 74'
-
16
Jose Carlos Lazo ↑ 82'
-
10
Pol Lozano ↑ 63'
-
17
Jofre Carreras Pages ↑ 63'
- 27
-
21
Nico Melamed ↑ 46'
- 24
- 29
- 36
- 38
- 39
Coach
Manolo González
FC Cartagena Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
18
Damian Musto ↓ Jony Alamo 76'
- 4
-
20
Jairo Izquierdo ↓ Diego Moreno 62'
- 13
-
8
Luis Munoz ↓ Juan Narvaez 62'
- 22
- 6
-
9
Ortuno ↓ Juan Carlos 76'
- 23
-
14
Jose Fontan ↓ Dario Poveda 62'
- 16
Bench
-
10
Dario Poveda ↑ 62'
-
12
Juan Narvaez ↑ 62'
-
11
Juan Carlos ↑ 76'
- 1
- 33
-
2
Diego Moreno ↑ 62'
- 26
-
32
Jony Alamo ↑ 76'
- 35
- 47
- 48
- 39
Coach
Julián Calero
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Braithwaite | 3 |
| Pere Milla | 1 |
| Javi Puado | 1 |
| Nico Melamed | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2024-06-02
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
4–0
FC Cartagena
W
2024-05-26
SD Amorebieta
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2024-05-20
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Real Oviedo
W
2024-05-11
Real Valladolid CF
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2024-05-05
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–0
Real Sporting de Gijon
D
2024-04-27
Elche CF
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.97
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
FC Cartagena xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
88%
Draw or FC Cartagena
34%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or FC Cartagena
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.3%
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
9.7%
0 – 0
9.3%
3 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
5.8%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.7%
1 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | FC Cartagena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 25% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.