RCD Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid: match statistics
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RCD Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol plays Atlético Madrid in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: RCDE Stadium.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Atlético Madrid has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.38. Atlético Madrid scores 2.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of RCD Espanyol's games and 50% of Atlético Madrid's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 88%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlético Madrid has the higher season xG average, 1.97 to 1.42 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 13.0 shots per game, while Atlético Madrid takes 17.5.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Madrid leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Atlético Madrid, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
| RCD Espanyol | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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.
Atlético Madrid is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 2.4 pts / game - Atlético Madrid
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.
Atlético Madrid is 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 2.25 goals / game - Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1 goals / game - Atlético Madrid
RCD Espanyol scores in 100% of games (8 of 8 games), while Atlético Madrid keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
Atlético Madrid scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 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 - RCD Espanyol
Over / Under - Atlético Madrid
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Atlético Madrid - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). 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
RCD Espanyol
Atlético Madrid
* 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
| RCD Espanyol | Liga | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.75 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 59% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 58% | ▲ 88% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 68% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from RCD Espanyol's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Atlético Madrid. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do RCD Espanyol and Atlético Madrid play?
RCD Espanyol face Atlético Madrid on October 17, 2026 in La Liga at RCDE Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between RCD Espanyol and Atlético Madrid?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches RCD Espanyol won 1, Atlético Madrid won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before RCD Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid?
RCD Espanyol score 1.38 goals per game on average and Atlético Madrid 2.25. The La Liga average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 75% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 50% of Atlético Madrid's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Atlético Madrid in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Atlético Madrid 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid?
The statistical background for RCD Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid — 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.