RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 12 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Cordero
- Referee Jose Escuela
- Referee Antonio Cerezo
- Referee Ivan Perez
- Referee Cesar Soto
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jul | Valencia CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jul | SD Eibar | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jul | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jul | CD Leganes | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jul | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jul | Levante UD | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Jul | CA Osasuna | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jul | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jul | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jun | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 12 | Points | 13 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 7 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 10 |
| 14 | Conceded | 10 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.08 |
| 25% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
50%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 11th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
RC Celta de Vigo
| Ferran Jutgla | 2 G |
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at RCDE Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are looking to make home advantage count against RC Celta de Vigo.
- 5' Jacobo Rodriganez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 335 appearances.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Jeison Murillo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' 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.
- 26' The referee has no hesitation. Filip Bradaric is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — Yellow card on 26.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Spain international David Lopez has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' What composure from Adri Embarba! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 52' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. RC Celta de Vigo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' Lucas Olaza needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 63' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Oscar Melendo departs to be replaced by Matias Vargas.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Olaza is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — Yellow card on 65.
- 70' It looks surprising RC Celta de Vigo does not make any changes. Marc Roca has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 72' Campuzano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wu Lei at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' RC Celta de Vigo is showing some good football. However, RC Celta de Vigo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 78' Time for substitution for RC Celta de Vigo. Filip Bradaric is replaced by Okay Yokuslu.
- 80' Victor Sanchez is replacing Marc Roca for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- 81' Naldo gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces David Lopez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Gabriel Fernandez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brais Mendez at the 86 minute mark.
- 88' Jacobo Rodriganez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pione Sisto at the 88 minute mark.
- 89' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jacobo Rodriganez is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
21
Marc Roca ↓ Victor Sanchez 80'
-
15
David Lopez C ↓ Naldo 81'
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Matias Vargas 63'
- 18
- 25
- 23
- 2
- 7
- 26
-
33
Nico Ribaudo ↓ Pedrosa 81'
Bench
- 16
-
5
Naldo ↑ 81'
-
4
Victor Sanchez ↑ 80'
-
3
Pedrosa ↑ 81'
- 8
- 1
- 29
-
22
Matias Vargas ↑ 63'
-
31
Campuzano ↑ 72'
- 38
- 39
- 40
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 22
- 10
-
11
Pione Sisto ↓ Pape Cheikh Diop 88'
- 8
- 25
- 23
- 2
-
14
Filip Bradaric ↓ Okay Yokuslu 78'
- 18
- 15
Bench
-
24
Pape Cheikh Diop ↑ 88'
- 4
-
5
Okay Yokuslu ↑ 78'
- 20
- 7
- 16
-
19
Gabriel Fernandez ↑ 86'
- 28
- 31
-
29
Jacobo Rodriganez ↑ 88'
- 40
- 35
Coach
Óscar García
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 5 |
| Roberto Fernandez | 2 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Jose Gragera | 2 |
| Walid Cheddira | 1 |
| Mario Hermoso | 1 |
| Loren | 1 |
| David Lopez | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2020-07-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2020-07-16
Valencia CF
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2020-07-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–2
SD Eibar
L
2020-07-08
FC Barcelona
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2020-07-05
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–1
CD Leganes
L
2020-07-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2020-07-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2020-07-16
RC Celta de Vigo
2–3
Levante UD
L
2020-07-11
CA Osasuna
2–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2020-07-07
RC Celta de Vigo
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2020-07-04
RC Celta de Vigo
1–1
Real Betis Balompié
D
2020-06-30
RCD Mallorca
5–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
73%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
62%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or RC Celta de Vigo
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.7%
0 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 23% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

