RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Zaragoza, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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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 | UD Almeria | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 7 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 13 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | UD Las Palmas | 13 | 20 |
| 11 | Cordoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Real Valladolid CF | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | CE Sabadell FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 12 | 15 |
| 15 | CD Leganes | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | CD Eldense | 13 | 14 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 13 | 12 |
| 19 | Andorra CF | 12 | 11 |
| 20 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
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' The ball is rolling at RCDE Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are looking to make home advantage count against Real Zaragoza.
- 5' It’s high time Luis Miguel Ramis made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The travelling Real Zaragoza supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Leandro Cabrera has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 42 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aguado suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Oscar Gil Regano gets a card.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Zaragoza backline.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julio Velazquez might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Oscar Gil Regano trudges off to be replaced by Omar El Hilali on 46 minutes.
- 51' Real Zaragoza come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 52' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a card on 52.
- 54' Edu Exposito doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 61' It’s a booking for Real Zaragoza player. Jair Amador gets a card.
- 62' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Sergi Gomez comes on to replace Edu Exposito.
- 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Zaragoza are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 69 minute. Maikel Mesa leaves to be changed by Sergio Bermejo.
- 72' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 72 minute. Victor Mollejo leaves to be changed by Manu Vallejo.
- 73' Manu Vallejo adds to his 0 season tally! Real Zaragoza lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 78' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marc Aguado on 85 minutes.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Toni Moya argues furiously but the card stands.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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.