Thursday , 12 November 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Betis Balompié, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1 – 3
Full Time
Real Betis Balompié
Sun 16 Dec 2018 · 15:15 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Joaquin
Y 23' William Carvalho
Borja Iglesias 45' Y
Y 53' Aissa Mandi
David Lopez 56' Y
Y 65' Sidnei
Victor Sanchez 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Betis Balompié — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Sanchez
  • Referee Raul Cabanero
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Jose Gallego
  • Referee Sergio Escriche

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 Coruna 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

1
4
7
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals Real Betis Balompié
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Betis Balompié

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Real Betis Balompié H 1–3 L
08 Dec FC Barcelona H 0–4 L
01 Dec Getafe CF A 0–3 L
25 Nov Girona FC H 1–3 L
11 Nov Sevilla FC A 1–2 L
05 Nov Athletic Club H 1–0 W
Real Betis Balompié
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 3–1 W
13 Dec F91 Diddeleng A 0–0 D
09 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–0 W
02 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 1–0 W
29 Nov PAE Olympiakos SFP H 1–0 W
25 Nov Villarreal CF A 1–2 L

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Real Betis Balompié
#15 Position #4
12 Points 26
12 Played 12
3 / 3 / 6 W / D / L 8 / 2 / 2
13 Scored 20
14 Conceded 15
-1 GD +5
1.00 PPG 2.17
25% Win % 67%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
50% Clean Sheets
Real Betis Balompié this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Real Betis Balompié are 4th (26 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
Real Betis Balompié
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Roberto Fernandez 6 G
Tyrhys Dolan 1 G
Alex Calatrava 1 G
Real Betis Balompié
Bartra 3 G
Rodrigo Riquelme 3 G
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli 3 G
Cucho Hernandez 2 G 2 A
Isco 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to score. At the same time, Real Betis Balompie does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' Controversy at the stadium! Joaquin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 23' That is a Yellow card for Real Betis Balompie. William Carvalho will be fuming at that decision.
  • 24' What a strike from Sergio Garcia! The score is 1-0.
  • 29' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' Spain international Pau Lopez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' Junior Firpo makes way for Tello at the 41 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Betis Balompie.
  • 43' Goal! Giovani Lo Celso scores his 37 goal in 358 matches.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Borja Iglesias. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 50' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Betis Balompie backline.
  • 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Aissa Mandi.
  • 56' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. David Lopez gets a Yellow card.
  • 56' The whistle greets Borja Iglesias as he departs to be replaced by Hernan Perez.
  • 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sidnei.
  • 69' Sergi Darder gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Granero and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' Antonio Sanabria has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lorenzo Moron on 71 minute.
  • 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 78' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Leo Baptistao has done his job and it is now time for Pablo Piatti to step up.
  • 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 84' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Victor Sanchez.
  • 85' What a moment for Tello! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Joaquin as he leaves the pitch. Javi Garcia steps in for Real Betis Balompie.
  • 90' Oscar Duarte makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are in front.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

Real Betis Balompié Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Quique Setien

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Borja Iglesias 3
Giovani Lo Celso 3
Bartra 2
Willian Jose 2
Guido Rodriguez 2
Martin Braithwaite 2
Sergi Darder 2
Ayoze Perez 2

Head to Head

2018-12-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Betis Balompié

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2018-12-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Betis Balompié L 2018-12-08 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–4 FC Barcelona L 2018-12-01 Getafe CF 3–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2018-11-25 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Girona FC L 2018-11-11 Sevilla FC 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2018-11-05 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Athletic Club W

Real Betis Balompié Form

2018-12-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Betis Balompié W 2018-12-13 F91 Diddeleng 0–0 Real Betis Balompié D 2018-12-09 Real Betis Balompié 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2018-12-02 Real Betis Balompié 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2018-11-29 Real Betis Balompié 1–0 PAE Olympiakos SFP W 2018-11-25 Villarreal CF 2–1 Real Betis Balompié L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.99 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Real Betis Balompié xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona21% Draw25% Real Betis Balompié54%
Actual: Real Betis Balompié win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
46%
Draw or Real Betis Balompié
79%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Betis Balompié
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona15% Draw43% Real Betis Balompié42%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
0 – 2
9.9%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 3
6.3%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.1%
1 – 4
3.1%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Real Betis Balompié covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 11% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 23% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 18% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

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