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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 0
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Sat 18 May 2019 · 14:15 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Diego Llorente
Victor Sanchez 62' Y
Wu Lei 66' Y
Y 82' Aritz Elustondo
Sergio Garcia 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Santiago Jaime
  • Referee Jorge Bueno
  • Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Oscar Martinez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

2
2
8
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2019-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 2–0 W
12 May CD Leganes A 2–0 W
04 May Club Atletico de Madrid H 3–0 W
29 Apr Real Betis Balompie A 1–1 D
24 Apr RC Celta de Vigo H 1–1 D
21 Apr Levante UD A 2–2 D
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 0–2 L
12 May Real Madrid CF H 3–1 W
04 May Deportivo Alaves A 1–0 W
28 Apr Getafe CF H 2–1 W
25 Apr Villarreal CF H 0–1 L
20 Apr FC Barcelona A 1–2 L

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Real Sociedad de Fútbol
#11 Position #10
46 Points 46
38 Played 38
12 / 10 / 16 W / D / L 11 / 13 / 14
43 Scored 59
55 Conceded 61
-12 GD -2
1.21 PPG 1.21
32% Win % 29%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at RCDE Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' Hector Moreno needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 20' Roberto Rosales is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona tonight.
  • 25' The 37-year-old Naldo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Fútbol's compact .
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 37' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 37.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rubí will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 52' Wu Lei has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 54' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Victor Sanchez is hanging Sergi Darder on the field on 54 minute.
  • 58' Magnificent from Roberto Rosales! That is 3 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Victor Sanchez on 62 minutes.
  • 65' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Adnan Januzaj comes on to replace Ruben Pardo.
  • 65' Brilliant from the ! Wu Lei makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 65.
  • 66' Wu Lei has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
  • 71' Igor Zubeldia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Juanmi. He replaces Ander Barrenetxea on 74 minute.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 81' Sergio Garcia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wu Lei at the 81 minute mark.
  • 82' Poor challenge from Aritz Elustondo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 87' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. Real Sociedad de Fútbol seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 89' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Oscar Melendo exits the field as Javi Puado enters on 89.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Sergio Garcia on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona players.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Willian Jose 6
Alexander Isak 4
Alexander Sorloth 3
Brais Mendez 2
Takefusa Kubo 2
Javi Puado 1
Joseba Zaldua 1
Sheraldo Becker 1

Head to Head

2019-05-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2019-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2019-05-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2019-05-12 CD Leganes 0–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2019-05-04 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–0 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2019-04-29 Real Betis Balompie 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2019-04-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo D 2019-04-21 Levante UD 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2019-05-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2019-05-12 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–1 Real Madrid CF W 2019-05-04 Deportivo Alaves 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2019-04-28 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 Getafe CF W 2019-04-25 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 Villarreal CF L 2019-04-20 FC Barcelona 2–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona50% Draw25% Real Sociedad de Fútbol25%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
75%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
50%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona35% Draw44% Real Sociedad de Fútbol21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 21% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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