Thursday , 2 July 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1 – 1
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sat 14 May 2022 · 16:30 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Fran Merida 3' Y
Raul de Tomas 45' Y
Sergi Darder 70' Y
Y 90' Omar Alderete
Didac 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Valencia CF — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Iker De Francisco
  • Referee Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
  • Referee Alejandro Muniz
  • Referee Daniel Pastoriza
  • Referee Ignacio Alonso (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

2
7
3
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF 2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-07-16 Valencia CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-11-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Valencia CF 2019-02-17 Valencia CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May Valencia CF H 1–1 D
11 May Deportivo Alaves A 1–2 L
08 May CA Osasuna H 1–1 D
30 Apr Real Madrid CF A 0–4 L
21 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 0–1 L
17 Apr Club Atletico de Madrid A 1–2 L
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–1 D
10 May Real Betis Balompie H 0–3 L
07 May Athletic Club A 0–0 D
30 Apr Levante UD H 1–1 D
19 Apr Villarreal CF A 0–2 L
16 Apr CA Osasuna H 1–2 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 RCDE Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Valencia CF.
  • 3' The referee calls foul for Fran Merida. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 8' It’s high time Vicente Moreno made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 13' The home supporters are growing impatient. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 28' Javi Puado has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 33' Valencia CF is showing some good football. However, Valencia CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 37' Maxi Gomez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' Javi Puado doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Raul de Tomas on 45 minutes.
  • 47' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is taking the lead after the goal scored by Raul de Tomas on 45.
  • 52' The 31-year-old Gaya has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ilaix Moriba, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Oscar Melendo is replaced by Nico Ribaudo on 58 minute.
  • 63' Valencia CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 67' The whistle greets Eray Comert as he departs to be replaced by Yunus Musah.
  • 68' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Adri Embarba on, Javi Puado off on 68 minutes.
  • 69' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Daniel Villahermosa comes on to replace Fran Merida.
  • 70' Sergi Darder has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
  • 74' Valencia CF ring the changes. Carlos Soler has done his job and it is now time for Bryan Gil to step up.
  • 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 84' Sergi Gomez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
  • 87' David Lopez makes way for Jofre Carreras Pages at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Mario Dominguez. He replaces Maxi Gomez on 89 minute.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Omar Alderete on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1-1 Valencia CF.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vicente Moreno

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

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

2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF 2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-07-16 Valencia CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-11-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Valencia CF 2019-02-17 Valencia CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-05-11 Deportivo Alaves 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-05-08 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 CA Osasuna D 2022-04-30 Real Madrid CF 4–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-04-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-04-17 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Valencia CF Form

2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-05-10 Valencia CF 0–3 Real Betis Balompie L 2022-05-07 Athletic Club 0–0 Valencia CF D 2022-04-30 Valencia CF 1–1 Levante UD D 2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF L 2022-04-16 Valencia CF 1–2 CA Osasuna L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Valencia CF 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona38% Draw31% Valencia CF31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
69%
Draw or Valencia CF
62%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Valencia CF
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona25% Draw52% Valencia CF23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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