RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2022-23

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

2 – 3

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Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Mon 13 Feb 2023 · 20:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Oscar Gil Regano 18' Y

Martin Braithwaite 57' Y

Leandro Cabrera 80' Y

Leandro Cabrera 90' R

Y 90' Carlos Fernandez

Overview

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

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Alejandro Muniz
Referee Guadalupe Porras
Referee Daniel Pastoriza
Referee Jaime Latre
Referee Ignacio Alonso (Spain)
Referee Fabian Blanco (Spain)

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

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 13 games · Avg 2.8 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Last 5 meetings

2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-04-04 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2021-11-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2020-07-02 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Feb	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	H	2–3	L
04 Feb	CA Osasuna	H	1–1	D
27 Jan	UD Almeria	A	1–3	L
21 Jan	Real Betis Balompié	H	1–0	W
15 Jan	Getafe CF	A	2–1	W
07 Jan	Girona FC	H	2–2	D

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Feb	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	3–2	W
05 Feb	Real Valladolid CF	H	0–1	L
29 Jan	Real Madrid CF	A	0–0	D
21 Jan	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	A	2–0	W
14 Jan	Athletic Club	H	3–1	W
08 Jan	UD Almeria	A	2–0	W

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona		Real Sociedad de Fútbol
#15	Position	#5
12	Points	22
12	Played	12
3 / 3 / 6	W / D / L	7 / 1 / 4
13	Scored	21
14	Conceded	20
-1	GD	+1
1.00	PPG	1.83
25%	Win %	58%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)

62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

17% Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 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 Sociedad de Fútbol

0-15

4/1

16-30

5/1

31-45

3/3

46-60

2/3

61-75

5/7

76+

2/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Roberto Fernandez	6 G
Tyrhys Dolan	1 G
Alex Calatrava	1 G

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Luka Sucic	4 G
Orri Oskarsson	4 G
Ander Barrenetxea	2 G	2 A
Mikel Oyarzabal	2 G	2 A
Goncalo Guedes	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' KICK OFF: Real Sociedad de Fútbol gets underway.
5' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nico Ribaudo made 297 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
15' Real Sociedad de Fútbol started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
18' That is a Yellow card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Oscar Gil Regano will be fuming at that decision.
23' The deadlock is broken! Takefusa Kubo gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
28' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
33' Alex Remiro, a Spain goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
38' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
44' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Sergi Gomez on, Fernando Calero off on 44 minutes.
46' Ruben Saez gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Oscar Gil Regano and will look to change the dynamic.
51' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 338 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
52' Against the run of play, Alexander Sorloth has scored! This game has turned on its head.
57' Controversy at the stadium! Martin Braithwaite argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vinicius de Souza Costa, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
63' Leandro Cabrera adds to his 1 season tally! Real Sociedad de Futbol lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
68' 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 .
69' Jose Carlos Lazo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aleix Vidal on 69 minute.
71' Roberto Navarro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikel Oiarzabal on 71 minute.
74' What a strike from Sergi Darder! The score is 1-3.
79' It looks surprising Real Sociedad de Fútbol does not make any changes. Ander Barrenetxea has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leandro Cabrera.
81' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Alexander Sorloth is replaced by Carlos Fernandez.
82' The crowd applauds Illarramendi as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Marin steps in for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
87' Assisted by Jose Carlos Lazo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brian Olivan makes no mistake. 2-3!
90' Leandro Cabrera picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
90' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jose Gragera is hanging Vinicius de Souza Costa on the field on 90 minute.
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will have plenty to reflect on. Real Sociedad de Fútbol were simply the better side today.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

17
Martin Braithwaite
22
Aleix Vidal ↓ Jose Carlos Lazo 69'
10
Sergi Darder
7
Javi Puado
4
Leandro Cabrera
14
Brian Olivan
5
Fernando Calero ↓ Sergi Gomez 44'
25
Alvaro Fernandez
21
Nico Ribaudo ↓ Denis Suarez 46'
2
Oscar Gil Regano ↓ Ruben Saez 46'
12
Vinicius de Souza Costa ↓ Jose Gragera 90'

Bench

13
Pacheco
24
Sergi Gomez ↑ 44'
6
Denis Suarez ↑ 46'
20
Edu Exposito
16
Jose Carlos Lazo ↑ 69'
19
Dani Gomez
1
Joan Garcia
27
Ruben Saez ↑ 46'
28
Wassim Keddari
15
Jose Gragera ↑ 90'

Coach Diego Martinez

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

Starting XI

19
Alexander Sorloth ↓ Carlos Fernandez 81'
15
Diego Rico
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Mikel Merino 71'
4
Illarramendi ↓ Pablo Marin 82'
10
Mikel Oiarzabal ↓ Roberto Navarro 71'
5
Igor Zubeldia
1
Alex Remiro
14
Takefusa Kubo
24
Robin Le Normand
7
Ander Barrenetxea ↓ Alex Sola 82'
3
Martin Zubimendi

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Willian Jose	6
Alexander Isak	4
Alexander Sorloth	3
Roberto Fernandez	2
Orri Oskarsson	2
Brais Mendez	2
Takefusa Kubo	2
Javi Puado	1

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-02-04 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 CA Osasuna D 2023-01-27 UD Almeria 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompié W 2023-01-15 Getafe CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2023-01-07 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Girona FC D

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-02-05 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 Real Valladolid CF L 2023-01-29 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2023-01-21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–1 Athletic Club W 2023-01-08 UD Almeria 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.27 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.55 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona30% Draw27% Real Sociedad de Fútbol43%

Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 2.82

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	31%	69%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

58%

Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol

70%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona23% Draw46% Real Sociedad de Fútbol31%

Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted

2 – 3

Actual

1 – 1

12.6%

1 – 2

8.7%

0 – 1

8.3%

0 – 0

7.8%

2 – 1

7.2%

0 – 2

1 – 0

6.6%

2 – 2

5.6%

2 – 0

4.7%

1 – 3

4.5%

0 – 3

3.6%

3 – 1

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	9%	87%
-1.5	13%	—	87%
-1	13%	17%	70%
-0.5	30%	—	70%
+0.5	58%	—	42%
+1	58%	21%	22%
+1.5	78%	—	22%
+2	78%	13%	9%
+2.5	91%	—	9%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

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