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 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 7 games · 7 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 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
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 | #14 |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 4 / 2 |
| 10 | Scored | 8 |
| 10 | Conceded | 6 |
| +0 | GD | +2 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
43%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ 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
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona launch into their encounter with RC Celta de Vigo.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 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' Filip Bradaric catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 31' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Didac made 289 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' RC Celta de Vigo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
- 47' Magnificent from Adri Embarba! That is 19 goals in 232 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jacobo Rodriganez, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 63' The crowd applauds Oscar Melendo as he leaves the pitch. Matias Vargas steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 65' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 65.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Wu Lei makes way for Campuzano at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 77' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 289 games and scored 331 goals.
- 78' Okay Yokuslu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Filip Bradaric on 78 minute.
- 80' Victor Sanchez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marc Roca on 80 minute.
- 81' David Lopez makes way for Naldo at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 86' The RC Celta de Vigo bench stirs into life. Brais Mendez is withdrawn and Gabriel Fernandez gets his opportunity.
- 88' Jacobo Rodriganez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pione Sisto on 88 minute.
- 89' A moment of madness from Didac on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 90' It’s a booking for RC Celta de Vigo player. Jacobo Rodriganez gets a Yellow card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Jose Gragera | 2 |
| Roberto Fernandez | 2 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Gabriel Veiga | 1 |
| Pedrosa | 1 |
| Adri Embarba | 1 |
| Leandro Cabrera | 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
0.98
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
70%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
63%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or RC Celta de Vigo
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2.2%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 21% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

