Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
Elche CF are showing solid home form with a 38% win rate and an impressive 46% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average ball possession (60% vs 42%) and better scoring efficiency in home matches (1.54 goals per game). RCD Espanyol are going through a form crisis with just 0.2 points per game in their last five matches and four consecutive defeats. The away side concedes an average of 1.58 goals per away game with a lower xG For (1.38) compared to the hosts' xG For (1.57). Espanyol's negative goal difference on the road (-4) along with their poor recent form point towards an Elche victory, although the head-to-head history and the balanced league level suggest a draw possibility.
Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elche CF played against RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Elche CF has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. RCD Espanyol has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Elche CF scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 1.48. RCD Espanyol scores 1.24 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Elche CF's games and 56% of RCD Espanyol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 52%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.27 per game. Elche CF takes 10.8 shots per game, while RCD Espanyol takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Elche CF leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elche CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For RCD Espanyol, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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
Elche CF are showing solid home form with a 38% win rate and an impressive 46% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average ball possession (60% vs 42%) and better scoring efficiency in home matches (1.54 goals per game). RCD Espanyol are going through a form crisis with just 0.2 points per game in their last five matches and four consecutive defeats. The away side concedes an average of 1.58 goals per away game with a lower xG For (1.38) compared to the hosts' xG For (1.57). Espanyol's negative goal difference on the road (-4) along with their poor recent form point towards an Elche victory, although the head-to-head history and the balanced league level suggest a draw possibility.
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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
| Elche CF | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.30 |
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.
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.
Elche CF scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
RCD Espanyol scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - Elche CF
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.
Elche CF is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / game - Elche CF · 0.96 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 16% of games and wins 40%. 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 | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Elche CF
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
| Elche CF | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.65 | • 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 55% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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 Elche CF'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 Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished Elche CF 2:2 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 Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol?
Elche CF score 1.28 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.24. The La Liga average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Elche CF's matches and 56% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Elche CF and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Elche CF have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol?
The statistical background for Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.