RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Sevilla FC, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Sevilla FC — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Sevilla FC 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Inigo Prieto
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Iker De Francisco
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Jaime Latre
- Referee Francisco Ortega (Spain)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Sep | Athletic Club | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 May | Granada CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Sep | Manchester City FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Barcelona | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | UD Almeria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | CA Osasuna | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | Sevilla FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 46 | Points | 43 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 10 / 16 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 19 |
| 43 | Scored | 46 |
| 55 | Conceded | 60 |
| -12 | GD | -14 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 32% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Sevilla FC are 15th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds RCDE Stadium will turn into a battlefield for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Sevilla FC.
- 1' Erik Lamela puts Sevilla FC on the lead.
- 6' Youssef En-Nesyri, a Morocco , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 11' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 13' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oscar Gil Regano on 13 minutes.
- 18' 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.
- 23' Fernando has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' Jose Angel Carmona makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Sevilla FC are in front.
- 27' The Spain Jose Angel Carmona breaks the deadlock on 27 minutes. 0-3!
- 29' Sevilla FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Joselu is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Yellow card on 42.
- 43' Poor challenge from Joselu. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcos Acuna on 45 minutes.
- 45' Goal! Jose Angel Carmona scores his 5 goal in 418 matches.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sevilla FC. Marcos Acuna is replaced by Alex Telles.
- 49' Joselu makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are in front.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Sevilla FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' Lopetegui has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vinicius de Souza Costa.
- 59' Dani Gomez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Edu Exposito at the 59 minute mark.
- 62' What a moment for Martin Braithwaite! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' It is a substitution in Sevilla FC team. Oliver Torres is replaced by Nianzou Kouassi on 67 minute.
- 72' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sevilla FC backline.
- 73' Ivan Rakitic is replacing Jordan for the Sevilla FC side.
- 76' Ruben Saez gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Oscar Gil Regano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Saez is hanging Oscar Gil Regano on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' It’s high time Julen Lopetegui made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 84' Sevilla FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Erik Lamela is booked for Sevilla FC — Red card on 85.
- 88' The whistle greets Javi Puado as he departs to be replaced by Nico Ribaudo.
- 90' Fernando has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 17
- 24
- 10
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Nico Ribaudo 88'
- 4
-
20
Edu Exposito ↓ Dani Gomez 59'
- 14
- 25
-
2
Oscar Gil Regano ↓ Ruben Saez 76'
- 12
Bench
- 13
- 8
- 5
- 6
-
21
Nico Ribaudo ↑ 88'
- 31
-
19
Dani Gomez ↑ 59'
- 1
- 26
-
27
Ruben Saez ↑ 76'
- 28
Coach
Diego Martinez
Sevilla FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 15
- 13
- 22
-
8
Jordan ↓ Ivan Rakitic 73'
-
19
Marcos Acuna ↓ Alex Telles 46'
- 6
-
21
Oliver Torres ↓ Nianzou Kouassi 67'
- 20
- 30
-
29
Kike Salas ↓ Karim Rekik 67'
Bench
- 5
- 18
-
4
Karim Rekik ↑ 67'
- 12
- 11
-
16
Jesus Navas ↑ 73'
-
10
Ivan Rakitic ↑ 73'
- 7
-
3
Alex Telles ↑ 46'
- 2
-
14
Nianzou Kouassi ↑ 67'
- 31
Coach
Julen Lopetegui
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Mir | 3 |
| Jose Angel Carmona | 3 |
| Lucas Ocampos | 2 |
| Bryan Gil | 2 |
| Dodi Lukebakio | 2 |
| Wissam Ben Yedder | 2 |
| Javi Puado | 1 |
| Pape Gueye | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2022-09-10
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–3
Sevilla FC
L
2022-09-04
Athletic Club
0–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2022-08-28
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Real Madrid CF
L
2022-08-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2022-08-13
RC Celta de Vigo
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2022-05-22
Granada CF
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
Sevilla FC xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Sevilla FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sevilla FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
59%
Draw or Sevilla FC
68%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Sevilla FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sevilla FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Sevilla FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

