RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Europe 2019-20 ROUND OF 32

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UEFA Europa League · 2019-20

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

3 – 2

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Thu 27 Feb 2020 · 17:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45+3'

Y 6' Adama Traore

Victor Sanchez 40' Y

Y 56' Max Kilman

Y 63' Morgan Gibbs-White

Matias Vargas 66' Y

Jonathan Calleri 66' Y

Overview

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Europe .

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Giorgio Peretti
Referee Fabio Maresca
Referee Paolo Valeri
Referee Marco Guida
Referee Matteo Passeri

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Olympique Lyonnais	8	21
2	Aston Villa FC	8	21
3	FC Midtjylland	8	19
4	Real Betis Balompié	8	17
5	FC Porto	8	17
6	Sporting Clube de Braga	8	17
7	SC Freiburg	8	17
8	AS Roma	8	16
9	KRC Genk	8	16
10	Bologna FC 1909	8	15
11	VfB Stuttgart	8	15
12	Ferencvárosi TC	8	15
13	Nottingham Forest FC	8	14
14	FC Viktoria Plzeň	8	14
15	FK Crvena Zvezda	8	14
16	RC Celta de Vigo	8	13
17	PAOK Thessaloniki FC	8	12
18	Lille OSC	8	12
19	Fenerbahçe SK	8	12
20	Panathinaikos AO	8	12
21	Celtic FC	8	11
22	PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad	8	10
23	GNK Dinamo Zagreb	8	10
24	SK Brann	8	9
25	BSC Young Boys	8	9
26	SK Sturm Graz	8	7
27	FCSB Bukarest	8	7
28	Go Ahead Eagles	8	7
29	Feyenoord Rotterdam	8	6
30	FC Basel 1893	8	6
31	FC Red Bull Salzburg	8	6
32	Rangers FC	8	4
33	OGC Nice	8	3
34	FC Utrecht	8	1
35	Malmo FF	8	1
36	Maccabi Tel Aviv FC	8	1

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-02-27 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Feb	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	H	3–2	W
23 Feb	Real Valladolid CF	A	1–2	L
16 Feb	Sevilla FC	A	2–2	D
09 Feb	RCD Mallorca	H	1–0	W
01 Feb	Granada CF	A	1–2	L
25 Jan	Athletic Club	H	1–1	D

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Feb	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	2–3	L
23 Feb	Norwich City FC	H	3–0	W
14 Feb	Leicester City FC	H	0–0	D
01 Feb	Manchester United FC	A	0–0	D
23 Jan	Liverpool FC	H	1–2	L
18 Jan	Southampton FC	A	3–2	W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)

100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to score. At the same time, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
6' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adama Traore on 6 minutes.
11' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
16' Magnificent from Jonathan Calleri! That is 63 goals in 267 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
21' The 38-year-old Victor Sanchez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
22' Adama Traore adds to his 0 season tally! Wolverhampton Wanderers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
32' The home supporters are growing impatient. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Abelardo might look to freshen things up shortly.
40' Victor Sanchez was booked on 40.
45' 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.
50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
55' 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 David Lopez suffering a number of foals already.
56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Max Kilman.
57' Brilliant from the ! Jonathan Calleri makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 57.
58' The whistle greets Ruben Vinagre as he departs to be replaced by Romain Saiss.
61' The whistle greets Victor Sanchez as he departs to be replaced by Pol Lozano.
63' The referee shows Wolverhampton Wanderers FC player a Yellow card on 63.
64' The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Morgan Gibbs-White departs to be replaced by Pedro Neto.
66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matias Vargas.
67' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Sergi Darder by Wu Lei on 67 minute.
72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
75' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 75 minute. Oscar Melendo leaves to be changed by Pipa.
78' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Jordao is hanging Adama Traore on the field on 78 minute.
79' Matt Doherty makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are in front.
84' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
89' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

13
Diego Lopez
18
Leandro Cabrera
23
Adri Embarba
9
Facundo Ferreyra
2
Pipa ↑ 75'
7
Wu Lei ↑ 67'
26
Pol Lozano ↑ 61'

Coach Abelardo

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jonathan Calleri	3
Matt Doherty	1
Adama Traore	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.86 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.37 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona50% Draw24% Wolverhampton Wanderers FC26%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes63% 0% No37%

Avg goals/match: 3.23

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	83%	17%
± 2.5	62%	38%
± 3.5	40%	60%
± 4.5	23%	77%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

74%

Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

50%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona35% Draw42% Wolverhampton Wanderers FC23%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11%

2 – 1

2 – 0

6.8%

1 – 2

6.7%

1 – 0

6.6%

2 – 2

6.2%

3 – 1

5.6%

0 – 0

5.5%

0 – 1

4.7%

3 – 0

4.1%

3 – 2

Actual

0 – 2

3.7%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	21%	52%
-0.5	48%	—	52%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	15%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

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

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Europe 2019-20 ROUND OF 32

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Clean Sheet