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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2 – 2
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Fri 28 Sep 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Bebe 58' Y
Santiago Comesana 64' Y
Y 79' Granero
Y 83' Marc Roca
Y 87' Victor Sanchez
Alvaro Garcia 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Eduardo Prieto
  • Referee Alberola Rojas
  • Referee Ivan Hernandez
  • Referee Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
  • Referee Luis Collado

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

5
1
5
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–2 D
25 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 2–2 D
22 Sep Deportivo Alavés H 1–5 L
14 Sep SD Huesca A 1–0 W
25 Aug Club Atlético de Madrid A 0–1 L
19 Aug Sevilla FC H 1–4 L
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–2 D
25 Sep SD Eibar H 1–0 W
22 Sep Real Madrid CF A 0–1 L
16 Sep Levante UD H 1–0 W
02 Sep Deportivo Alavés A 1–2 L
26 Aug Valencia CF H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#13 Position #15
12 Points 12
11 Played 12
3 / 3 / 5 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 6
15 Scored 13
21 Conceded 14
-6 GD -1
1.09 PPG 1.00
27% Win % 25%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
10% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
33% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sergio Camello 7 G 2 A
Alvaro Garcia 3 G 2 A
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Roberto Fernandez 6 G
Tyrhys Dolan 1 G
Alex Calatrava 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 298 games and scored 338 goals.
  • 6' Raul de Tomas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 11' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 16' Oscar Trejo, a Argentina attacking midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 19' What a strike from Borja Iglesias! The score is 1-1.
  • 24' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 34' Granero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' It looks surprising Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not make any changes. Alberto Garcia has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid winning 100% of all matches.
  • 45' Granero makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are in front.
  • 46' GOAL! Granero scores on 45.
  • 47' Gael Kakuta doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 52' 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.
  • 57' It’s high time Rubí made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bebe on 58 minutes.
  • 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
  • 64' The referee has no hesitation. Santiago Comesana is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 64.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Jose Pozo. He replaces Oscar Trejo on 65 minute.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 71' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Leo Baptistao has done his job and it is now time for Hernan Perez to step up.
  • 76' Leo Baptistao has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 78' Alvaro Garcia gets the nod from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. He replaces Bebe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Granero.
  • 82' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 82 minute. Granero leaves to be changed by Oscar Melendo.
  • 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marc Roca.
  • 87' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 87' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sergi Darder is hanging Marc Roca on the field on 87 minute.
  • 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alvaro Garcia on 88 minutes.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sergi Darder 3
Sergi Guardiola 2
Roberto Fernandez 2
Borja Iglesias 2
Nico Ribaudo 2
Raul de Tomas 2
Alvaro Garcia 2
Granero 1

Head to Head

2018-09-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2018-09-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2018-09-25 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2018-09-22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Deportivo Alavés L 2018-09-14 SD Huesca 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2018-08-25 Club Atlético de Madrid 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2018-08-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–4 Sevilla FC L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2018-09-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2018-09-25 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 SD Eibar W 2018-09-22 Real Madrid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2018-09-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Levante UD W 2018-09-02 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2018-08-26 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Valencia CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 74% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid35% Draw26% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
60%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
65%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid25% Draw42% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona33%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 16% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 19% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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