Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga .
- Sevilla FC 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Eduardo Prieto
- Referee Ignacio Rubio
- Referee Antonio Solans
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Akhisar Belediye GSK | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Nov | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | SD Huesca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | Akhisar Belediye GSK | H | 6–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | FC Barcelona | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Sevilla FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Athletic Club | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | SD Huesca | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Villarreal CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Sevilla FC | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 43 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 7 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 16 |
| 46 | Scored | 43 |
| 60 | Conceded | 55 |
| -14 | GD | -12 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 32% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sevilla FC are 15th (43 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sevilla FC to score. At the same time, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 8' Sevilla FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 8.
- 13' Sevilla FC is showing some good football. However, Sevilla FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 18' Daniel Carrico was booked on 18.
- 23' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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.
- 28' Sevilla FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Borja Iglesias puts RCD Espanyol de Barcelona on the lead.
- 43' Sevilla FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Another substitution for Sevilla FC to replace Quincy Promes by Wissam Ben Yedder on 46 minute.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' Poor challenge from Granero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' It looks surprising Sevilla FC does not make any changes. Leo Baptistao has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gabriel Mercado.
- 66' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 326 goals from 286 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 70' Gabriel Mercado adds to his 0 season tally! Sevilla FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 70' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Oscar Melendo exits the field as Leo Baptistao enters on 70.
- 75' The Sevilla FC manager makes a substitution. Franco Vazquez departs to be replaced by Maxime Gonalons.
- 76' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Sergi Darder is withdrawn and Victor Sanchez gets his opportunity.
- 81' The whistle greets Roberto Rosales as he departs to be replaced by Javi Lopez.
- 83' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a Yellow card on 83.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Sergio Escudero argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' Magnificent from Wissam Ben Yedder! That is 147 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Pablo Sarabia makes way for Ibrahim Amadou at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sevilla FC.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will have plenty to reflect on. Sevilla FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sevilla FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 25
- 10
- 22
-
17
Pablo Sarabia ↓ Ibrahim Amadou 90'
- 18
- 6
- 12
- 1
- 21
- 3
Bench
- 14
-
9
Wissam Ben Yedder ↑ 46'
-
15
Maxime Gonalons ↑ 75'
-
5
Ibrahim Amadou ↑ 90'
- 11
- 13
- 23
Coach
Pablo Machin
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
- 22
- 12
- 21
- 15
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Leo Baptistao 70'
- 23
-
10
Sergi Darder ↓ Victor Sanchez 76'
- 9
-
8
Roberto Rosales ↓ Javi Lopez 81'
Bench
-
6
Oscar Duarte ↑ 76'
-
16
Javi Lopez ↑ 81'
-
4
Victor Sanchez ↑ 76'
- 19
-
11
Leo Baptistao ↑ 70'
- 1
- 20
Coach
Rubí
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Mir | 3 |
| Jose Angel Carmona | 3 |
| Lucas Ocampos | 2 |
| Bryan Gil | 2 |
| Dodi Lukebakio | 2 |
| Wissam Ben Yedder | 2 |
| Wu Lei | 1 |
| Javi Puado | 1 |
Head to Head
Sevilla FC Form
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2018-11-11
Sevilla FC
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2018-11-05
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
Athletic Club
W
2018-10-26
Real Valladolid CF
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2018-10-21
SD Huesca
0–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2018-10-07
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–1
Villarreal CF
W
2018-09-28
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84
Sevilla FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sevilla FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Sevilla FC or Draw
77%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
48%
Sevilla FC or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sevilla FC
| Handicap | Sevilla FC covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.