Valencia vs RCD Espanyol: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 May

Betiball's prediction for Valencia vs RCD Espanyol on 28 May 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Valencia vs RCD Espanyol preview before placing your bet.

Valencia vs RCD Espanyol: Starting Lineups Time : 28/05/2023 13:00

Valencia
2 - 2
Finished
RCD Espanyol
90+2' event Samuel Dias Lino
82' event Edinson Cavani / Diego López
62' event Hugo Duro / Nicolas Gonzalez Iglesias
62' event Dimitri Foulquier / Thierry Correia
38' event Diego López
34' event Samuel Dias Lino / Antonio Latorre Grueso
event 90+2' Martin Braithwaite
event 90+2' Fernando Calero / Sergi Gomez Sola
event 90' Alexis Vidal Parreu
event 84' Alexis Vidal Parreu / Javi Puado
event 67' Adria Giner Pedrosa / Brian Herrero
event 67' Vinicius de Souza Costa / Denis Suarez Fernandez
event 50' Martin Braithwaite
event 46' Martin Braithwaite / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
event 40' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro
event 37' Oscar Gil Regano
event 12' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro
90+2' event Samuel Dias Lino
event 90+2' Martin Braithwaite
82' event Edinson Cavani / Diego López
event 90+2' Fernando Calero / Sergi Gomez Sola
62' event Hugo Duro / Nicolas Gonzalez Iglesias
event 90' Alexis Vidal Parreu
62' event Dimitri Foulquier / Thierry Correia
event 84' Alexis Vidal Parreu / Javi Puado
38' event Diego López
event 67' Adria Giner Pedrosa / Brian Herrero
34' event Samuel Dias Lino / Antonio Latorre Grueso
event 67' Vinicius de Souza Costa / Denis Suarez Fernandez
event 50' Martin Braithwaite
event 46' Martin Braithwaite / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
event 40' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro
event 37' Oscar Gil Regano
event 12' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro
Valencia Valencia
Substitutions
#16 Samuel Dias Lino
#20 Dimitri Foulquier
#19 Hugo Duro
#7 Edinson Cavani
#8 Ilaix Moriba
#21 Jesus Vazquez
#23 Jaume Domenech Sanchez
#46 Alberto Mari
#6 Hugo Guillamon
#24 Eray Ervin Comert
#15 Cenk ozkacar
#4 Yunus Musah
Valencia Valencia RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
19Shots9
4Shots on Goal5
12Fouls12
10Corner Kick3
13Free kick14
2Offside0
0Yellow card4
32Aerial36
3Save2
16Successful Tackles17
5Interceptions9
1Assist1
4Substitution5
8Shots off goal2
17Head Success17
7Blocked2
16Tackle17
21Dribbles8
21Throw-in25
415Passes376
117Attacks98
88Dangerous attacks31
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#12 Vinicius de Souza Costa
#17 Martin Braithwaite
#5 Fernando Calero
#3 Adria Giner Pedrosa
#22 Alexis Vidal Parreu
#8 Keidi Bare
#18 Ronael Pierre-Gabriel
#25 Alvaro Fernandez
#1 Joan Garcia Pons
#20 Eduardo Exposito
#16 Jose Carlos Lazo
#30 Luca Koleosho
Commentary
90+2' Goal! Samuel Dias Lino - Valencia
90+2' Martin Braithwaite - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
90+2' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Fernando Calero / Sergi Gomez Sola
90' Alexis Vidal Parreu - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
84' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Alexis Vidal Parreu / Javi Puado
82' Valencia — substitution: Edinson Cavani / Diego López
67' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Adria Giner Pedrosa / Brian Herrero
67' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Vinicius de Souza Costa / Denis Suarez Fernandez
62' Valencia — substitution: Hugo Duro / Nicolas Gonzalez Iglesias
62' Valencia — substitution: Dimitri Foulquier / Thierry Correia
50' Goal! Martin Braithwaite - RCD Espanyol
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Martin Braithwaite / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
40' Goal! Cesar Jasib Montes Castro - RCD Espanyol
38' Goal! Diego López - Valencia
37' Oscar Gil Regano - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
34' Valencia — substitution: Samuel Dias Lino / Antonio Latorre Grueso
12' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card

How We Build the Valencia vs RCD Espanyol Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Valencia vs RCD Espanyol on 28 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Valencia vs RCD Espanyol Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Valencia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against RCD Espanyol's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Valencia and RCD Espanyol sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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