RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Zaragoza, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Zaragoza — Segunda Division at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Damaso Arcediano Monescillo (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
- Assistant 2 Adrian Diaz Gonzalez (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | Málaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 4 | CD Mirandés | 42 | 40 |
| 5 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 6 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 7 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
| 8 | CD Castellon | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Andorra CF | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Granada CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Oviedo | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo B | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | UD Almería | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | UD Las Palmas | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Burgos CF | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | SD Eibar | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Cordoba CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | CD Leganes | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | CD Tenerife | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | CD Eldense | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | CE Sabadell FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Real Sociedad B | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Real Valladolid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | AD Ceuta FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Real Zaragoza | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Real Oviedo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | AD Alcorcon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | Elche CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | SD Huesca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | SD Eibar | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | CD Leganes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Albacete Balompie | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Nov | SD Huesca | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Elche CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Real Oviedo | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to RCDE Stadium that hosts another battle between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Zaragoza.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pacheco is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Zaragoza.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jair Amador made 43 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 326 goals from 286 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' It’s gonna be a card for Oscar Gil Regano.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' Marc Aguado is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona tonight.
- 42' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Real Zaragoza's 4-3-3 shape.
- 46' The whistle greets Oscar Gil Regano as he departs to be replaced by Omar El Hilali.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Pol Lozano. He receives a card.
- 54' Edu Exposito does the damage! The net is bulging and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona surge ahead!
- 57' That is a card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Fernando Calero will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jair Amador.
- 62' Sergi Gomez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Edu Exposito on 62 minute.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Miguel Ramis might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 69 minute. Maikel Mesa leaves to be changed by Sergio Bermejo.
- 72' Time for substitution for Real Zaragoza. Victor Mollejo is replaced by Manu Vallejo.
- 73' Assisted by Fran Gamez with the perfectly-timed delivery and Manu Vallejo makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 78' It’s high time Luis Miguel Ramis made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' Marc Aguado picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The referee shows Real Zaragoza player a card on 90.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 22
- 13
- 7
- 6
-
20
Edu Exposito ↓ Sergi Gomez 62'
- 14
-
18
Aguado ↓ Keidi Bare 62'
- 5
- 2
- 17
-
15
Jose Gragera ↓ Pol Lozano 46'
Bench
-
8
Keidi Bare ↑ 62'
-
3
Sergi Gomez ↑ 62'
-
11
Pere Milla ↑ 46'
- 9
- 12
-
10
Pol Lozano ↑ 46'
- 33
- 1
-
31
Omar El Hilali ↑ 46'
- 19
- 34
- 36
Coach
Luis Miguel Ramis
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
11
Maikel Mesa ↓ Sergio Bermejo 69'
- 21
- 35
- 18
-
3
Jair Amador ↓ Sergi Enrich 69'
-
20
Victor Mollejo ↓ Manu Vallejo 72'
- 7
- 15
- 6
- 14
- 8
Bench
- 13
-
23
Sergi Enrich ↑ 69'
-
19
Manu Vallejo ↑ 72'
- 24
- 5
-
10
Sergio Bermejo ↑ 69'
- 38
- 34
- 31
- 29
- 26
- 36
Coach
Julio Velazquez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Edu Exposito | 1 |
| Manu Vallejo | 1 |
| Javi Puado | 1 |
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2023-12-08
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Real Zaragoza
D
2023-12-01
Real Oviedo
2–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2023-11-26
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
AD Alcorcon
W
2023-11-18
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
Elche CF
W
2023-11-12
SD Huesca
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2023-11-03
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
SD Eibar
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Real Zaragoza xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
75%
Draw or Real Zaragoza
54%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Zaragoza
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Real Zaragoza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.