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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 0
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sun 26 Aug 2018 · 16:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Mouctar Diakhaby
Mario Hermoso 48' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Valencia CF — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero
  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Abraham Alvarez
  • Referee Raul Cabanero
  • Referee Sergio Perez

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
7
3
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-26 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Valencia CF H 2–0 W
18 Aug RC Celta de Vigo A 1–1 D
04 Dec Hebburn Town FC H 3–4 L
14 Nov RC Celta de Vigo H 3–1 W
05 Nov RC Celta de Vigo A 1–1 D
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 0–2 L
20 Aug Club Atletico de Madrid H 1–1 D
05 May Borussia Dortmund A 2–5 L
28 Apr Olympique Lyonnais H 2–1 W
24 Apr Juventus FC A 1–1 D
21 Apr Albania A 0–2 L

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Valencia CF
#11 Position #9
46 Points 49
38 Played 38
12 / 10 / 16 W / D / L 13 / 10 / 15
43 Scored 46
55 Conceded 55
-12 GD -9
1.21 PPG 1.29
32% Win % 34%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Valencia CF.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' Mario Hermoso has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelino will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 30.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 48' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mario Hermoso.
  • 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 62' What composure from Granero! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 64' The whistle greets Daniel Wass as he departs to be replaced by Denis Cheryshev.
  • 67' Kevin Gameiro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Santi Mina on 67 minute.
  • 68' Borja Iglesias is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 71' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Hernan Perez comes on to replace Sergio Garcia.
  • 74' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Rodrigo departs to be replaced by Michy Batshuayi.
  • 76' Pablo Piatti gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Leo Baptistao and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Victor Sanchez comes on to replace Granero.
  • 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • With this win, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Javi Puado 5
Raul de Tomas 2
Maxi Gomez 2
Cesar Montes 2
Borja Iglesias 1
Gabriel Paulista 1
Granero 1
Eray Comert 1

Head to Head

2018-08-26 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Valencia CF

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2018-08-26 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Valencia CF W 2018-08-18 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2016-12-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–4 Hebburn Town FC L 2016-11-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo W 2016-11-04 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Valencia CF Form

2018-08-26 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Valencia CF L 2018-08-20 Valencia CF 1–1 Club Atletico de Madrid D 2018-05-05 Borussia Dortmund 5–2 Valencia CF L 2018-04-28 Valencia CF 2–1 Olympique Lyonnais W 2018-04-24 Juventus FC 1–1 Valencia CF D 2018-04-21 Albania 2–0 Valencia CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.93 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona58% Draw24% Valencia CF18%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
81%
Draw or Valencia CF
42%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Valencia CF
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona41% Draw43% Valencia CF16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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