Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Diego Barbero
- Referee Carlos del Cerro
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Aimar Velasco
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 May | RCD Mallorca | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 May | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Villarreal CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Cadiz CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 May | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | FC Barcelona | H | 2–4 | L |
| 04 May | Sevilla FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Getafe CF | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #15 |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 4 | Scored | 10 |
| 13 | Conceded | 10 |
| -9 | GD | +0 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 14% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Mestalla!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aleix Vidal made 422 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' The referee calls foul for Cesar Montes. He receives a Yellow card.
- 17' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' Cesar Montes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Nico Ribaudo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Garcia might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' Samuel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Toni Lato at the 34 minute mark.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Oscar Gil Regano argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Diego Lopez Noguerol makes it 1-0.
- 40' What a strike from Cesar Montes! The score is 1-1.
- 41' Cesar Montes doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Nico Ribaudo exits the field as Martin Braithwaite enters on 46.
- 50' What a moment for Martin Braithwaite! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' Leandro Cabrera needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Garcia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' Valencia CF make a change. Thierry Correia trudges off to be replaced by Dimitri Foulquier on 62 minutes.
- 63' The whistle greets Thierry Correia as he departs to be replaced by Dimitri Foulquier.
- 67' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Denis Suarez exits the field as Vinicius de Souza Costa enters on 67.
- 72' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' 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.
- 82' Edinson Cavani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Diego Lopez Noguerol on 82 minute.
- 84' Javi Puado makes way for Aleix Vidal at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 89' 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.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Martin Braithwaite is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Sergi Gomez has done his job and it is now time for Fernando Calero to step up.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 5
- 14
- 9
- 25
- 2
- 18
- 40
-
17
Nico Gonzalez ↓ Hugo Duro 62'
- 36
Bench
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↑ 82'
- 23
-
20
Dimitri Foulquier ↑ 62'
-
19
Hugo Duro ↑ 62'
- 24
- 6
-
16
Samuel ↑ 34'
- 15
- 4
- 21
- 8
- 46
Coach
Ruben Baraja
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 13
-
24
Sergi Gomez ↓ Fernando Calero 90'
- 10
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Aleix Vidal 84'
- 4
- 6
-
14
Brian Olivan ↓ Pedrosa 67'
- 23
- 21
- 2
Bench
-
17
Martin Braithwaite ↑ 46'
- 18
- 8
-
22
Aleix Vidal ↑ 84'
-
3
Pedrosa ↑ 67'
- 20
- 16
-
5
Fernando Calero ↑ 90'
- 25
- 1
-
12
Vinicius de Souza Costa ↑ 67'
- 30
Coach
Luis Garcia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Javi Puado | 5 |
| Cesar Montes | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Maxi Gomez | 2 |
| Marc Roca | 1 |
| Martin Braithwaite | 1 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
| Omar Alderete | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2023-05-28
Valencia CF
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2023-05-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2023-05-14
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–4
FC Barcelona
L
2023-05-04
Sevilla FC
3–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2023-04-30
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
Getafe CF
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
58%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
69%
Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.9%
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% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.