Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao played against RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on December 22, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. RCD Espanyol has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.29. RCD Espanyol scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 44% of RCD Espanyol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Athletic Club Bilbao has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.45 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 13.0 shots per game, while RCD Espanyol takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For RCD Espanyol, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Athletic Club Bilbao | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
RCD Espanyol is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 2.4 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
RCD Espanyol is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.25 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 53% of games (9 of 17 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 meczów).
RCD Espanyol scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.19 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Athletic Club Bilbao
RCD Espanyol
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Athletic Club Bilbao | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.18 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 68% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished Athletic Club Bilbao 1:2 RCD Espanyol. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 0.88 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.25. The La Liga average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 44% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.