Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Valencia CF
1 – 1
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Tue 22 Apr 2025 · 17:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla 42,448 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 40' Javi Puado
Javier Guerra 57' 1–1
Y 31' Carlos Romero
Andre Almeida 39' Y
Cesar Tarrega 45' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Juan Pulido Santana (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Escuela Melo (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ignacio Alonso Lopez (Spain)

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

3
7
2
Valencia CF 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-22 Valencia CF 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2024-12-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF 2023-05-28 Valencia CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-10-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Valencia CF 2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–1 D
19 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–1 D
11 Apr Sevilla FC H 1–0 W
05 Apr Real Madrid CF A 2–1 W
30 Mar RCD Mallorca H 1–0 W
15 Mar Girona FC A 1–1 D
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Valencia CF A 1–1 D
18 Apr Getafe CF H 1–0 W
12 Apr RC Celta de Vigo A 2–0 W
04 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 4–0 W
29 Mar Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–1 D
15 Mar RCD Mallorca A 1–2 L

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
29% Clean Sheets
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 de Mestalla!
  • 5' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Spain international Alvaro Tejero has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 290 games and scored 332 goals.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Manolo González might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 31' Carlos Romero was booked on 31.
  • 36' 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.
  • 39' It’s gonna be a card for Andre Almeida.
  • 40' Magnificent from Javi Puado! That is 41 goals in 290 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Cesar Tarrega is booked for Valencia CF — card on 45.
  • 50' Valencia CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 54' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Andre Almeida is replaced by Rafael Mir on 54 minute.
  • 57' The deadlock is broken! Javier Guerra gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
  • 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 67' Cristhian Mosquera has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 70' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Antoniu Roca on, Jofre Carreras Pages off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Manolo González will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 80' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is showing some good football. However, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 83' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Alex Kral comes on to replace Pol Lozano.
  • 84' Fran Perez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Lopez at the 84 minute mark.
  • 87' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Javi Puado is replaced by Alvaro Tejero on 87 minute.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Corberán

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manolo González

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Javi Puado 5
Maxi Gomez 2
Cesar Montes 2
Raul de Tomas 2
Granero 1
Eray Comert 1
Borja Iglesias 1
Joselu 1

Head to Head

2025-04-22 Valencia CF 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2024-12-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF 2023-05-28 Valencia CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-10-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Valencia CF 2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2025-04-22 Valencia CF 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2025-04-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF D 2025-04-11 Valencia CF 1–0 Sevilla FC W 2025-04-05 Real Madrid CF 1–2 Valencia CF W 2025-03-30 Valencia CF 1–0 RCD Mallorca W 2025-03-15 Girona FC 1–1 Valencia CF D

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2025-04-22 Valencia CF 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2025-04-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Getafe CF W 2025-04-12 RC Celta de Vigo 0–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2025-04-04 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2025-03-29 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Club Atlético de Madrid D 2025-03-15 RCD Mallorca 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.86 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF28% Draw28% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona44%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
56%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
72%
Valencia CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF16% Draw49% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona35%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
10.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
5%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 13% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 24% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 16% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
43% ✓

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