RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Valencia CF — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Victor Perez
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
- Referee Alvaro Granel (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Valencia CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Athletic Club | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #19 |
| 12 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| 13 | Scored | 8 |
| 14 | Conceded | 20 |
| -1 | GD | -12 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 25% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at RCDE Stadium as RCD Espanyol de Barcelona face off against Valencia CF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The 31-year-old Gaya has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Valencia CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Valencia CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' With 2 assists to his name this season, Justin Kluivert is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Valencia CF ring the changes. Samu Castillejo has done his job and it is now time for Justin Kluivert to step up.
- 51' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' Gabriel Paulista is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 56' GOAL! Joselu scores on 56.
- 58' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Keidi Bare. He replaces Edu Exposito on 62 minute.
- 67' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 73' Another change for Valencia CF made on 73 minute. Andre Almeida leaves to be changed by Nico Gonzalez.
- 74' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Fernando Calero has done his job and it is now time for Nico Ribaudo to step up.
- 76' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Brian Olivan.
- 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 83' Assisted by Martin Braithwaite with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sergi Darder makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 84' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Ilaix Moriba by Hugo Duro on 84 minute.
- 85' Maranhao was booked on 85.
- 87' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Pol Lozano comes on to replace Vinicius de Souza Costa.
- 90' Martin Braithwaite is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2-2 Valencia CF.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 17
- 24
-
10
Sergi Darder ↓ Wassim Keddari 87'
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Aleix Vidal 46'
- 4
-
20
Edu Exposito ↓ Keidi Bare 62'
- 14
-
5
Fernando Calero ↓ Nico Ribaudo 74'
- 25
- 12
Bench
- 13
-
8
Keidi Bare ↑ 62'
-
22
Aleix Vidal ↑ 46'
-
6
Pol Lozano ↑ 87'
-
21
Nico Ribaudo ↑ 74'
- 19
- 1
- 26
- 30
-
28
Wassim Keddari ↑ 87'
Coach
Diego Martinez
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↓ Maranhao 73'
- 12
-
5
Gabriel Paulista ↓ Eray Comert 74'
- 14
- 11
- 25
- 6
- 2
-
18
Andre Almeida ↓ Nico Gonzalez 73'
- 16
-
8
Ilaix Moriba ↓ Hugo Duro 84'
Bench
- 13
- 3
- –
- 20
-
19
Hugo Duro ↑ 84'
-
9
Justin Kluivert ↑ 46'
-
24
Eray Comert ↑ 74'
-
22
Maranhao ↑ 73'
- 15
- 21
-
17
Nico Gonzalez ↑ 73'
- 33
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Javi Puado | 5 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Maxi Gomez | 2 |
| Cesar Montes | 2 |
| Diego Lopez | 1 |
| Javier Guerra | 1 |
| Borja Iglesias | 1 |
| Gabriel Paulista | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2022-10-02
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
Valencia CF
D
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
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
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Valencia CF 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
71%
Draw or Valencia CF
57%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Valencia CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.