Racing Santander vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
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Racing Santander vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Racing Santander plays RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Campos de Sport de El Sardinero.
Recent form
Racing Santander has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. RCD Espanyol has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Racing Santander scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 2.78. RCD Espanyol scores 1.22 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.07 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Racing Santander's games and 67% of RCD Espanyol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 56%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.31 per game. Racing Santander takes 11.2 shots per game, while RCD Espanyol takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Racing Santander leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Racing Santander's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For RCD Espanyol, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.07 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Racing Santander | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
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.
Racing Santander is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Racing Santander · 1.22 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol is 109% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.78 goals / game - Racing Santander · 1.33 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
Racing Santander scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
RCD Espanyol scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Racing Santander keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
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 - Racing Santander
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.
RCD Espanyol is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / game - Racing Santander · 1.44 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Racing Santander - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Racing Santander
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
| Racing Santander | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.22 | 3.07 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 66% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 82% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Racing Santander and RCD Espanyol play?
Racing Santander face RCD Espanyol on October 24, 2026 in La Liga at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Racing Santander vs RCD Espanyol?
Racing Santander score 1.44 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.22. The La Liga average is 3.07 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Racing Santander's matches and 67% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Racing Santander and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Racing Santander have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Racing Santander vs RCD Espanyol?
The statistical background for Racing Santander 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.