Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2019-20

Valencia CF

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Thu 16 Jul 2020 · 19:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'

Y 39' Pipa

Y 39' Sergi Darder

Mouctar Diakhaby 59' Y

Y 66' Raul de Tomas

Y 69' Didac

Francis Coquelin 80' Y

Y 81' Bernardo Espinosa

Jaume Costa 90' Y

Jaume Costa 90' R

Overview

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Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Valencia CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Roberto Diaz
Referee Aitor Villate
Referee Eduardo Prieto
Referee David Cambronero
Referee Valentin Pizarro

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	RCD Mallorca	38	42
2	Girona FC	38	41
3	Real Oviedo	38	29
4	Deportivo Alavés	1	3
5	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	1	3
6	Sevilla FC	1	3
7	Real Racing Club de Santander	1	1
8	Villarreal CF	1	1
9	RC Deportivo La Coruña	0	0
10	Málaga CF	0	0
11	FC Barcelona	0	0
12	Real Madrid CF	0	0
13	Club Atlético de Madrid	0	0
14	Real Betis Balompié	0	0
15	RC Celta de Vigo	0	0
16	Valencia CF	0	0
17	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	0	0
18	Athletic Club	0	0
19	Elche CF	0	0
20	CA Osasuna	0	0
21	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	1	0
22	Levante UD	1	0
23	Getafe CF	1	0

Head-to-Head

Valencia CF 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Last 5 meetings

2020-07-16 Valencia CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-11-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Valencia CF 2019-02-17 Valencia CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2018-08-26 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Jul	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	H	1–0	W
12 Jul	CD Leganes	A	0–1	L
07 Jul	Real Valladolid CF	H	2–1	W
04 Jul	Granada CF	A	2–2	D
01 Jul	Athletic Club	H	0–2	L
28 Jun	Villarreal CF	A	0–2	L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Jul	Valencia CF	A	0–1	L
12 Jul	SD Eibar	H	0–2	L
08 Jul	FC Barcelona	A	0–1	L
05 Jul	CD Leganes	H	0–1	L
02 Jul	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	A	1–2	L
28 Jun	Real Madrid CF	H	0–1	L

Season Stats

Valencia CF		RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#16	Position	#5
0	Points	3
0	Played	1
0 / 0 / 0	W / D / L	1 / 0 / 0
0	Scored	2
0	Conceded	0
+0	GD	+2
–	PPG	3.00
–	Win %	100%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 16th (0 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 5th (3 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' And we are off! Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — let the football do the talking.
5' Spain international Pipa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
10' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Lee Kangin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
17' Kevin Gameiro makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Valencia CF are in front.
22' 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.
27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
37' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
39' Controversy at the stadium! Pipa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
44' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mouctar Diakhaby is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
59' A moment of madness from Mouctar Diakhaby on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
63' Valencia CF ring the changes. Lee Kangin has done his job and it is now time for Francis Coquelin to step up.
64' Oscar Melendo is replacing Marc Roca for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Raul de Tomas on 66 minutes.
69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Didac.
70' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Raul de Tomas trudges off to be replaced by Campuzano on 70 minutes.
71' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Thierry Correia departs to be replaced by Alessandro Florenzi.
72' The supporters are chanting for Denis Cheryshev. He replaces Ferran on 72 minute.
77' The whistle greets Mouctar Diakhaby as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Paulista.
78' Maxi Gomez gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Kevin Gameiro and will look to change the dynamic.
80' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Francis Coquelin will be fuming at that decision.
81' Bernardo Espinosa picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
85' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 85 minute. Wu Lei leaves to be changed by Pol Lozano.
90' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Valencia CF take all three points.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Maxi Gomez 78'
7
Goncalo Guedes
12
Mouctar Diakhaby ↓ Gabriel Paulista 77'
8
Carlos Soler
6
Geoffrey Kondogbia C
20
Ferran Torres ↓ Denis Cheryshev 72'
13
Jasper Cillessen
3
Jaume Costa
16
Lee Kangin ↓ Francis Coquelin 63'
33
Hugo Guillamon
2
Thierry Correia ↓ Alessandro Florenzi 71'

Bench

Coach Voro

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

20
Bernardo Espinosa ↓ Matias Vargas 85'
13
Diego Lopez
17
Didac
21
Marc Roca ↓ Oscar Melendo 64'
15
David Lopez C
10
Sergi Darder ↓ Nico Ribaudo 85'
18
Leandro Cabrera
23
Adri Embarba
11
Raul de Tomas ↓ Campuzano 70'
2
Pipa
7
Wu Lei ↓ Pol Lozano 85'

Bench

12
Jonathan Calleri
16
Javi Lopez
5
Naldo
4
Victor Sanchez
14
Oscar Melendo ↑ 64'
3
Pedrosa
25
Oier
22
Matias Vargas ↑ 85'
31
Campuzano ↑ 70'
26
Pol Lozano ↑ 85'
33
Nico Ribaudo ↑ 85'
38
Daniel Villahermosa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Javi Puado	5
Maxi Gomez	2
Cesar Montes	2
Raul de Tomas	2
Samuel	1
Diego Lopez Noguerol	1
Marc Roca	1
Martin Braithwaite	1

Head to Head

Valencia CF Form

2020-07-16 Valencia CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2020-07-12 CD Leganes 1–0 Valencia CF L 2020-07-07 Valencia CF 2–1 Real Valladolid CF W 2020-07-04 Granada CF 2–2 Valencia CF D 2020-07-01 Valencia CF 0–2 Athletic Club L 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2020-07-16 Valencia CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2020-07-12 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 SD Eibar L 2020-07-08 FC Barcelona 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2020-07-05 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 CD Leganes L 2020-07-02 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2020-06-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Madrid CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

0.52 Valencia CF xG

Expected Goals

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

0.32 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 94% + Under — clean sheet likely 86%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Valencia CF39% Draw45% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona16%

Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes14% 0% No86%

Avg goals/match: 0.84

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	54%	46%
± 1.5	22%	78%
± 2.5	6%	94%
± 3.5	2%	98%
± 4.5	0%	100%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw

84%

Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

61%

Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

55%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Valencia CF15% Draw77% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona8%

Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

46.1%

1 – 0

Actual

0 – 1

11.5%

1 – 1

8.7%

2 – 0

5.2%

2 – 1

2.3%

0 – 2

1.7%

1 – 2

1.3%

3 – 0

0.9%

2 – 2

0.5%

3 – 1

0.4%

0 – 3

0.2%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap	Valencia CF covers	Push	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5	1%	—	99%
-2	1%	6%	93%
-1.5	7%	—	93%
-1	7%	23%	70%
-0.5	30%	—	70%
+0.5	85%	—	15%
+1	85%	13%	2%
+1.5	98%	—	2%
+2	98%	2%	0%
+2.5	100%	—	0%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet

73% ✓

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

60% ✗

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