Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Jorge Diaz
6 games this season
🟨 4.7/game
⚽ 10.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #15 |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 8 | Scored | 13 |
| 20 | Conceded | 14 |
| -12 | GD | -1 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 17% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Hugo Guillamon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 12' A moment of madness from Thierry Correia on 12 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Goncalo Guedes.
- 24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Loren, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nico Ribaudo on 30 minutes.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Estadio Mestalla. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Sergi Darder is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's compact .
- 50' Omar Alderete needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 56 Yellow cards this season.
- 51' The Paraguay Omar Alderete breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 1-0!
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Javi Puado. He replaces Adri Embarba on 61 minute.
- 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' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Wass on 63.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Wass is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 64.
- 67' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Jesus Vazquez Alcalde is replaced by Cristiano Piccini on 67 minute.
- 71' Nico Ribaudo makes way for Oscar Gil Regano at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 76' The travelling RCD Espanyol de Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Thierry Correia makes way for Ruben Iranzo at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
- 78' Ruben Iranzo is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Hugo Duro.
- 81' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Aleix Vidal is replaced by Jofre Carreras Pages 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 shows Valencia CF player a Red card on 83.
- 83' GOAL! Raul de Tomas scores on 83.
- 84' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Helder Costa is replaced by Denis Cheryshev.
- 85' Denis Cheryshev gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Helder Costa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The Spain Javi Puado breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 1-2!
- 89' What composure from Javi Puado! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pedrosa on 90 minutes.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Helder Costa ↓ Denis Cheryshev 84'
- 7
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Koba Koindredi 84'
- 10
- 9
- 19
- 13
- 15
- 6
-
2
Thierry Correia ↓ Ruben Iranzo 78'
- 32
Bench
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 84'
-
24
Cristiano Piccini ↑ 67'
- 1
- 21
- 28
- 16
-
27
Koba Koindredi ↑ 84'
- 4
- –
- –
-
39
Ruben Iranzo ↑ 78'
- –
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Keidi Bare ↓ Manu Morlanes 81'
- 22
- 24
- 13
- 10
- 3
- 4
-
16
Loren ↓ Landry Dimata 71'
-
23
Adri Embarba ↓ Javi Puado 61'
- 11
-
21
Nico Ribaudo ↓ Oscar Gil Regano 71'
Bench
- 17
- 14
-
9
Javi Puado ↑ 61'
- 1
-
6
Manu Morlanes ↑ 81'
- 2
-
18
Landry Dimata ↑ 71'
- –
-
12
Oscar Gil Regano ↑ 71'
-
–
Jofre Carreras Pages ↑ 81'
- 7
Coach
Vicente Moreno
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Javi Puado | 5 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Maxi Gomez | 2 |
| Cesar Montes | 2 |
| Diego Lopez | 1 |
| Javier Guerra | 1 |
| Borja Iglesias | 1 |
| Gabriel Paulista | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
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
2 / 4
0.93
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 69% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
63%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
68%
Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 22% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.