Villarreal CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Villarreal CF vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Juan Campos
- Referee Eduardo Prieto
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Alvaro Carreno
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Getafe CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Sevilla FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Villarreal CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | FC Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | CD Leganes | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Dec | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #15 |
| 15 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 17 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 14 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ 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)
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona has kicked off!
- 5' Magnificent from David Lopez! That is 15 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' Villarreal CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's shape.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with RCD Espanyol de Barcelona winning 100% of all matches.
- 24' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Didac gets a Yellow card.
- 29' The travelling RCD Espanyol de Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Javi Lopez.
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Villarreal CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 41' The referee calls foul for Trigueros. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Villarreal CF have won 579 goals from 423 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 47' What a strike from Raul de Tomas! The score is 0-2.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Moi Gomez comes on to replace Andre Zambo Anguissa.
- 59' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a Red card on 59.
- 62' Santi Cazorla does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
- 63' Victor Sanchez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonathan Calleri on 63 minute.
- 68' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 69' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 69 minute. Mario Gaspar leaves to be changed by Ruben Pena.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 75' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Oscar Melendo is replaced by Fernando Calero on 75 minute.
- 76' Raul de Tomas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 80' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Alberto Moreno has done his job and it is now time for Javier Ontiveros to step up.
- 85' Iturraspe gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces David Lopez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Villarreal CF 1-2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 19
- 9
- 8
- 1
-
2
Mario Gaspar C ↓ Ruben Pena 69'
- 14
- 11
- 4
- 3
Bench
-
23
Moi Gomez ↑ 54'
- 6
- 13
-
24
Javier Ontiveros ↑ 80'
-
20
Ruben Pena ↑ 69'
- 30
- 34
Coach
Javier Calleja
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 13
- 16
- 5
- 17
- 21
-
15
David Lopez ↓ Iturraspe 85'
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Fernando Calero 75'
- 10
- 11
Bench
-
4
Victor Sanchez ↑ 63'
- 3
-
8
Iturraspe ↑ 85'
- 1
-
24
Fernando Calero ↑ 75'
- 22
- 7
Coach
Abelardo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yeremi Pino | 5 |
| Benjamin Lecomte | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Etienne Capoue | 2 |
| Santi Cazorla | 2 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Keidi Bare | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2020-01-19
Villarreal CF
1–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2020-01-04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
FC Barcelona
D
2019-12-22
CD Leganes
2–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2019-12-15
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
Real Betis Balompié
D
2019-12-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
2019-12-07
Real Madrid CF
2–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.28
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
70%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
60%
Villarreal CF or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.