Tuesday , 6 October 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Villarreal B, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2023-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Villarreal B
Sat 20 Jan 2024 · 17:30 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Martin Braithwaite 17' 1–0
Martin Braithwaite pen 32' 2–0
2–1 38' Alex Fores
Omar El Hilali 45' Y
Y 45' Jorge Pascual
Fernando Calero 55' Y
Y 73' Lanchi

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Villarreal B — Segunda Division at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Rafael Sanchez Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Hernandez Garcia (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Carlos Grande Rabadan (Spain)

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

1
1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals FC Villarreal B
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 FC Villarreal B 2023-10-09 FC Villarreal B 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan FC Villarreal B H 2–1 W
13 Jan Racing Club de Ferrol A 0–0 D
19 Dec Burgos CF H 3–3 D
16 Dec Andorra CF A 1–1 D
08 Dec Real Zaragoza H 1–1 D
01 Dec Real Oviedo A 0–2 L
FC Villarreal B
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–2 L
14 Jan FC Cartagena A 1–4 L
21 Dec Real Oviedo H 1–1 D
18 Dec Real Valladolid CF H 1–0 W
08 Dec Albacete Balompie A 0–2 L
04 Dec SD Eibar H 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at RCDE Stadium as RCD Espanyol de Barcelona face off against FC Villarreal B in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is showing some good football. However, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Martin Braithwaite makes it 1-0.
  • 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
  • 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Villarreal B that had 42 games and scored 43 goals.
  • 32' What a strike from Martin Braithwaite! The score is 2-0.
  • 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pol Lozano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 38' Magnificent from Alex Fores! That is 24 goals in 415 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 43' Sergi Gomez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 425 appearances.
  • 45' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a card on 45.
  • 50' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 55' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a card for a hard tackle on 55.
  • 55' Another change for FC Villarreal B made on 55 minute. Jorge Pascual leaves to be changed by Diego Collado.
  • 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 65' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oscar Gil Regano is hanging Omar El Hilali on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 73' That is a card for FC Villarreal B. Lanchi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Keidi Bare comes on to replace Aguado.
  • 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 82' Dani Requena is replacing Carlo Garcia for the FC Villarreal B side.
  • 86' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Pol Lozano is replaced by Jose Gragera.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Aitor Gelardo. He replaces Alberto Del Moral on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Villarreal B.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Miguel Ramis

FC Villarreal B Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Alvarez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jorge Pascual 2
Martin Braithwaite 2
Stefan Lekovic 1
Alex Fores 1
Javi Puado 1

Head to Head

2024-01-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 FC Villarreal B 2023-10-09 FC Villarreal B 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2024-01-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 FC Villarreal B W 2024-01-13 Racing Club de Ferrol 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2023-12-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–3 Burgos CF D 2023-12-16 Andorra CF 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2023-12-08 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Real Zaragoza D 2023-12-01 Real Oviedo 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

FC Villarreal B Form

2024-01-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 FC Villarreal B L 2024-01-14 FC Cartagena 4–1 FC Villarreal B L 2023-12-21 FC Villarreal B 1–1 Real Oviedo D 2023-12-18 FC Villarreal B 1–0 Real Valladolid CF W 2023-12-08 Albacete Balompie 2–0 FC Villarreal B L 2023-12-04 FC Villarreal B 1–0 SD Eibar W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 FC Villarreal B xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona48% Draw25% FC Villarreal B27%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
73%
Draw or FC Villarreal B
52%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or FC Villarreal B
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona34% Draw44% FC Villarreal B22%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push FC Villarreal B covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 21% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
FC Villarreal B keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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