Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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 0 games · 0 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 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Villarreal CF | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #16 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 14th (0 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 16th (0 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
- 12
- 8
- 6
-
20
Ferran Torres ↓ Denis Cheryshev 72'
- 13
- 3
-
16
Lee Kangin ↓ Francis Coquelin 63'
- 33
- 2
Bench
- 4
- 23
- 10
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 72'
- 18
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↑ 63'
- 1
-
5
Gabriel Paulista ↑ 77'
-
22
Maxi Gomez ↑ 78'
-
25
Alessandro Florenzi ↑ 71'
- 31
- 34
Coach
Voro
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 13
- 17
-
21
Marc Roca ↓ Oscar Melendo 64'
- 15
-
10
Sergi Darder ↓ Nico Ribaudo 85'
- 18
- 23
-
11
Raul de Tomas ↓ Campuzano 70'
- 2
-
7
Wu Lei ↓ Pol Lozano 85'
Bench
- 12
- 16
- 5
- 4
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↑ 64'
- 3
- 25
-
22
Matias Vargas ↑ 85'
-
31
Campuzano ↑ 70'
-
26
Pol Lozano ↑ 85'
-
33
Nico Ribaudo ↑ 85'
- 38
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Javi Puado | 5 |
| Maxi Gomez | 2 |
| Cesar Montes | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Dani Parejo | 1 |
| Samuel | 1 |
| Diego Lopez Noguerol | 1 |
| Marc Roca | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.