CA Osasuna vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
CA Osasuna vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CA Osasuna played against RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on May 17, 2026. Venue: Estadio El Sadar. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
CA Osasuna has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. RCD Espanyol has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
CA Osasuna scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.31. RCD Espanyol scores 1.11 and allows 1.47. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of CA Osasuna's games and 56% of RCD Espanyol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.32 per game. CA Osasuna takes 11.5 shots per game, while RCD Espanyol takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
CA Osasuna leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
CA Osasuna's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (20 goals). For RCD Espanyol, it is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CA Osasuna has the edge in chance quality and finishing efficiency: home average xG is 1.61 versus 1.28 for RCD Espanyol, and average goals at home are 1.67 compared to 1.11 on the road for the visitors. At El Sadar Osasuna averages 14.28 shots (5.11 on target) with a 12% conversion, while Espanyol away averages 12.11 shots (3.5 on target) and only 9% conversion, yielding fewer clear-cut chances. Defensively the hosts concede 1.22 goals per home game, while Espanyol concedes 1.67 on the road; additionally Osasuna have a +8 home goal difference, whereas the visitors are -10 away. Both teams are in poorer form (Osasuna 1 win in 5, 0.6 pts/game; Espanyol 1 win and 0.8 pts/game), but Osasuna scored 6 goals in the last 5 versus 3 for Espanyol and have not had a goalless home match (FTS 0% vs 22% for the visitors). Considering the xG advantage (1.61 vs 1.28), higher number of shots on target (5.11 vs 3.5) and better home metrics, I forecast a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal BTTS rates indicate 50% for Osasuna and 61% for Espanyol, with a league average of 56%, yielding a baseline BTTS signal around 56%. In the last 5 matches Osasuna had BTTS in 80% (avg 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game), while Espanyol only 20% (0.6 scored and 1.0 conceded), showing a clear contrast in form. xG shows 1.51 for Osasuna vs 1.28 for Espanyol in attack, while Espanyol has xG against 1.69 vs Osasuna's 1.34 — this suggests greater defensive vulnerability for Espanyol and a real chance of goals from both sides. Osasuna averages 13.22 shots and 4.67 on target with an 8% conversion, Espanyol 12.11 and 3.5 on target with a 9% conversion; the hosts' higher chance creation combined with Espanyol's seasonal 61% BTTS supports a both teams to score scenario. Considering these figures and the mix of seasonal and recent form, I assess BTTS probability at 62% for 'yes' and 38% for 'no', therefore I recommend the 'yes' (BTTS - Yes) selection.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The combined xG for this match is approximately 2.91 (Osasuna xG 1.51, Espanyol xG 1.28; when adjusted for opponent defense this yields expected goals of 1.60 for Osasuna and 1.31 for Espanyol), which is above the 2.5 threshold and indicates a higher goal potential. Season percentages of matches with over 1.5 goals are 78% for Osasuna and 72% for Espanyol, so I assess the probability of Over 1.5 at 85% (Under 15%). For the 2.5 line season values are 44% (Osasuna) and 56% (Espanyol); additionally Espanyol concedes xG against of 1.69 and has conceded 53 goals this season, so I estimate Over 2.5 at about 60%. Shot on target counts 4.67 (Osasuna) vs 3.5 (Espanyol) and the fact both teams have scored in 50% and 61% of matches respectively increases the probability of goals from both sides; the 3.5 line has much lower chances (Over ~28%). Based on this data the strongest and best signal is the Over on the 1.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
First-half statistics indicate a high probability of a draw at the break: hosts average 0.33 goals by half-time, visitors 0.33, and the half-time score is level in 50% of Osasuna’s matches and 61% of Espanyol’s matches (≈55% on average). Despite this, Osasuna shows superior full-match metrics: home xG is 1.51 versus Espanyol’s 1.28, and the season-long average points for the home side are 1.39 compared to 0.94 for the away team, suggesting higher quality and a greater capacity for a turnaround after the break. Additionally, in second halves the home team is more effective: on average 1.56 points in the second half and 44% of second halves won versus 1.11 points and 28% for Espanyol, which favors the hosts when the match is level at HT. Leading at the break is rare (Osasuna led at half-time in 17% of home matches, Espanyol in 11% of away matches), therefore the most reliable scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a home win after the break (X/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| CA Osasuna | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - CA Osasuna · 0.8 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.
CA Osasuna is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - CA Osasuna · 1.11 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
CA Osasuna is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.31 goals / game - CA Osasuna · 1.47 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
CA Osasuna scores in 69% of games (25 of 36 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 28% (10 of 36 meczów).
RCD Espanyol scores in 75% of games (27 of 36 meczów), while CA Osasuna keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 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 - CA Osasuna
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.
CA Osasuna is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - CA Osasuna · 0.97 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CA Osasuna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 31%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 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 14% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| 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 (20 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
CA Osasuna
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
| CA Osasuna | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 57% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 24% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 69% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from CA Osasuna's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against RCD Espanyol. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CA Osasuna vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished CA Osasuna 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 CA Osasuna vs RCD Espanyol?
CA Osasuna score 1.19 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.11. The La Liga average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 56% of CA Osasuna's matches and 56% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are CA Osasuna and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games CA Osasuna have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CA Osasuna 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.