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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 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 | 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Mestalla. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 12' Cesar Montes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fernando Calero, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 27' Toni Lato, a Spain , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' Toni Lato makes way for Samuel at the 34 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
- 37' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 38' Diego Lopez Noguerol doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Cesar Montes gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 41' A goal from the Mexico international Cesar Montes! He fires home on 41 to make it 1-2!
- 46' Martin Braithwaite gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Nico Ribaudo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 50' GOAL! Martin Braithwaite scores on 50.
- 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 286 games and scored 326 goals.
- 62' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Thierry Correia is replaced by Dimitri Foulquier on 62 minute.
- 63' Dimitri Foulquier gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Thierry Correia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Vinicius de Souza Costa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Denis Suarez on 67 minute.
- 72' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's compact .
- 82' Edinson Cavani gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Diego Lopez Noguerol and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Javi Puado is replaced by Aleix Vidal.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Martin Braithwaite will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Sergi Gomez exits the field as Fernando Calero enters on 90.
- It finishes all square. Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona share the spoils 2-2.
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 |
| 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
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
1 / 4
0.82
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Valencia CF or Draw 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
71%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
64%
Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23%
1 – 0
15%
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
1.7%
3 – 1
1.5%
0 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 21% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 20% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.