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UD Las Palmas vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Sun 22 Dec 2024 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de Gran Canaria 23,743 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sandro 67' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

UD Las Palmas vs RCD Espanyol de BarcelonaLa Liga at Estadio de Gran Canaria.

Match Details

  • Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ruben Becerril Gomez (Spain)

Head-to-Head

1
1
UD Las Palmas 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–0 W
15 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–0 D
07 Dec Real Valladolid CF H 2–1 W
30 Nov FC Barcelona A 2–1 W
23 Nov RCD Mallorca H 2–3 L
08 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec UD Las Palmas A 0–1 L
18 Dec Valencia CF H 1–1 D
14 Dec CA Osasuna H 0–0 D
09 Dec Getafe CF A 0–1 L
30 Nov RC Celta de Vigo H 3–1 W
23 Nov Girona FC A 1–4 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' UD Las Palmas have kicked off against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. UD Las Palmas is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 326 goals from 286 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 17' The referee calls foul for Fabio Silva. He receives a card.
  • 18' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Javi Puado gets a card.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marash Kumbulla made 266 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' That is a card for UD Las Palmas. Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park will be fuming at that decision.
  • 35' UD Las Palmas are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' Manuel Fuster is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both UD Las Palmas and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 59' A moment of madness from Alex Suarez on 59 minutes earns him a card. UD Las Palmas will be frustrated.
  • 64' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 67' Sandro does the damage! The net is bulging and UD Las Palmas surge ahead!
  • 69' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jofre Carreras Pages is hanging Antoniu Roca on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' The 24-year-old Carlos Romero has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Alvaro Tejero trudges off to be replaced by Edu Exposito on 75 minutes.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Enzo Loiodice. He replaces Jose Campana on 78 minute.
  • 80' The referee calls foul for Enzo Loiodice. He receives a card.
  • 81' The UD Las Palmas bench stirs into life. Fabio Silva is withdrawn and Mata gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Pol Lozano is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 85' The whistle greets Pol Lozano as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Romero.
  • 90' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. UD Las Palmas needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will have plenty to reflect on. UD Las Palmas were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.37 UD Las Palmas xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
UD Las Palmas53% Draw28% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona19%
Actual: UD Las Palmas win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

UD Las Palmas or Draw
82%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
47%
UD Las Palmas or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
UD Las Palmas34% Draw52% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — UD Las Palmas

Handicap UD Las Palmas covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% 75%
-1 25% 26% 50%
-0.5 50% 50%
+0.5 82% 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

UD Las Palmas keeps clean sheet
49%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
26%

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