Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2021-22

Valencia CF

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Fri 31 Dec 2021 · 15:15 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'

Thierry Correia 12' Y

Goncalo Guedes 19' Y

Y 30' Nico Ribaudo

Daniel Wass 63' Y

Daniel Wass 64' Y

Ruben Iranzo 78' Y

Hugo Duro 79' Y

Y 79' Oscar Gil Regano

Hugo Duro 83' R

Y 90' Pedrosa

Jasper Cillessen 90' Y

Overview

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

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

Match Details

Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
Referee Jose Sanchez
Referee Raul Cabanero
Referee Ignacio Iglesias
Referee Jose Gallego
Referee Jorge Diaz

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	RC Deportivo La Coruña	0	0
7	Málaga CF	0	0
8	Real Racing Club de Santander	0	0
9	FC Barcelona	0	0
10	Real Madrid CF	0	0
11	Villarreal CF	0	0
12	Club Atlético de Madrid	0	0
13	Real Betis Balompié	0	0
14	RC Celta de Vigo	0	0
15	Valencia CF	0	0
16	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	0	0
17	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	0	0
18	Athletic Club	0	0
19	Elche CF	0	0
20	Levante UD	0	0
21	CA Osasuna	0	0
22	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	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

2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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
31 Dec	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	H	1–2	L
20 Dec	Levante UD	A	4–3	W
11 Dec	Elche CF	H	2–1	W
05 Dec	RC Celta de Vigo	A	2–1	W
27 Nov	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	1–1	D
21 Nov	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	A	0–0	D

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
31 Dec	Valencia CF	A	2–1	W
17 Dec	RC Celta de Vigo	A	1–3	L
11 Dec	Levante UD	H	4–3	W
05 Dec	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	A	0–1	L
28 Nov	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	H	1–0	W
20 Nov	FC Barcelona	A	0–1	L

Season Stats

Valencia CF		RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#15	Position	#17
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)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valencia CF to score. At the same time, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
12' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thierry Correia on 12.
17' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
19' A moment of madness from Goncalo Guedes on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
24' The 27-year-old Manu Morlanes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
30' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Nico Ribaudo gets a Yellow card.
35' Valencia CF is showing some good football. However, Valencia CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
40' Spain international Sergi Gomez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
50' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
51' What a moment for Omar Alderete! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
61' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Javi Puado on, Adri Embarba off on 61 minutes.
62' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Javi Puado is hanging Adri Embarba on the field on 62 minute.
63' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Wass on 64.
67' Jesus Vazquez Alcalde makes way for Cristiano Piccini at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
71' Oscar Gil Regano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nico Ribaudo on 71 minute.
76' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valencia CF that had 422 games and scored 398 goals.
78' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Ruben Iranzo on, Thierry Correia off on 78 minutes.
78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ruben Iranzo.
79' Hugo Duro was booked on 79.
81' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jofre Carreras Pages is hanging Aleix Vidal on the field on 81 minute.
82' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Jofre Carreras Pages on, Aleix Vidal off on 82 minutes.
83' The referee calls foul for Hugo Duro. He receives a Red card.
83' Against the run of play, Raul de Tomas has scored! This game has turned on its head.
84' Valencia CF ring the changes. Helder Costa has done his job and it is now time for Denis Cheryshev to step up.
85' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Helder Costa is replaced by Denis Cheryshev on 85 minute.
88' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is taking the lead after the goal scored by Javi Puado on 88.
89' A goal from the Spain international Javi Puado! He fires home on 89 to make it 1-3!
90' The referee calls foul for Pedrosa. He receives a Yellow card.
With this win, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

11
Helder Costa ↓ Denis Cheryshev 84'
7
Goncalo Guedes
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Koba Koindredi 84'
10
Carlos Soler
9
Maxi Gomez
19
Hugo Duro
13
Jasper Cillessen
15
Omar Alderete
6
Hugo Guillamon
2
Thierry Correia ↓ Ruben Iranzo 78'
32
Jesus Vazquez Alcalde ↓ Cristiano Piccini 67'

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

20
Keidi Bare ↓ Manu Morlanes 81'
22
Aleix Vidal ↓ Jofre Carreras Pages 81'
24
Sergi Gomez
13
Diego Lopez
10
Sergi Darder
3
Pedrosa
4
Leandro Cabrera
16
Loren ↓ Landry Dimata 71'
23
Adri Embarba ↓ Javi Puado 61'
11
Raul de Tomas
21
Nico Ribaudo ↓ Oscar Gil Regano 71'

Bench

17
Didac
14
Oscar Melendo
9
Javi Puado ↑ 61'
1
Oier
6
Manu Morlanes ↑ 81'
2
Miguelon
18
Landry Dimata ↑ 71'
–
Daniel Villahermosa
12
Oscar Gil Regano ↑ 71'
–
Jofre Carreras Pages ↑ 81'
7
Lei Wu

Coach Vicente Moreno

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Javi Puado	5
Raul de Tomas	2
Maxi Gomez	2
Cesar Montes	2
Borja Iglesias	1
Gabriel Paulista	1
Granero	1
Eray Comert	1

Head to Head

Valencia CF Form

2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-12-20 Levante UD 3–4 Valencia CF W 2021-12-11 Valencia CF 2–1 Elche CF W 2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF W 2021-11-27 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2021-11-21 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Valencia CF D

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2021-12-17 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-12-11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 4–3 Levante UD W 2021-12-05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-11-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2021-11-20 FC Barcelona 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

0.62 Valencia CF xG

Expected Goals

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

0.58 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Valencia CF32% Draw40% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona28%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes23% 0% No77%

Avg goals/match: 1.2

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	67%	33%
± 1.5	35%	65%
± 2.5	13%	87%
± 3.5	4%	96%
± 4.5	1%	99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw

73%

Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

68%

Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

60%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Valencia CF17% Draw68% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona15%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

32.7%

1 – 0

16.9%

0 – 1

15.6%

1 – 1

12.1%

2 – 0

5.3%

0 – 2

4.6%

2 – 1

3.6%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 2

1.2%

3 – 0

1.1%

0 – 3

0.9%

3 – 1

0.8%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap	Valencia CF covers	Push	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5	1%	—	99%
-2	1%	6%	92%
-1.5	8%	—	92%
-1	8%	21%	72%
-0.5	28%	—	72%
+0.5	74%	—	26%
+1	74%	19%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	5%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet

56% ✗

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

54% ✗

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