RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which justifies the draw prediction. RCD Espanyol shows solid home form with a 50% win rate at home, however, their last five matches overall have yielded only 0.2 points per game, indicating a serious form crisis. Celta de Vigo impresses in away matches with a 45% win rate and 45% clean sheets, and their goal difference away from home is +3. A key factor is the visitors' advantage in possession (48% vs 43%) and better shot conversion rate (12% vs 9%). The xG statistics are balanced, which further confirms the draw prediction, although Celta's slight quality advantage and Espanyol's dreadful run (5 consecutive defeats) give the visitors a real chance for a favorable outcome. I expect a fierce, tactical battle with a low number of goals.
RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol played against Celta de Vigo in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Celta de Vigo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.35. Celta de Vigo scores 1.30 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of RCD Espanyol's games and 61% of Celta de Vigo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 35%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.26 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 12.9 shots per game, while Celta de Vigo takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Celta de Vigo leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Celta de Vigo, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which justifies the draw prediction. RCD Espanyol shows solid home form with a 50% win rate at home, however, their last five matches overall have yielded only 0.2 points per game, indicating a serious form crisis. Celta de Vigo impresses in away matches with a 45% win rate and 45% clean sheets, and their goal difference away from home is +3. A key factor is the visitors' advantage in possession (48% vs 43%) and better shot conversion rate (12% vs 9%). The xG statistics are balanced, which further confirms the draw prediction, although Celta's slight quality advantage and Espanyol's dreadful run (5 consecutive defeats) give the visitors a real chance for a favorable outcome. I expect a fierce, tactical battle with a low number of goals.
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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
| RCD Espanyol | Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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.
Celta de Vigo is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.4 pts / game - Celta de Vigo
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.
Celta de Vigo is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.3 goals / game - Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.09 goals / game - Celta de Vigo
RCD Espanyol scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Celta de Vigo keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Celta de Vigo scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 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 - RCD Espanyol
Over / Under - Celta de Vigo
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.
Celta de Vigo is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.13 pts / game - Celta de Vigo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Celta de Vigo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 35%. 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 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). 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
Celta de Vigo
* 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 | Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.52 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 67% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 83% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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 RCD Espanyol's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Celta de Vigo. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 2:2 Celta de Vigo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo?
RCD Espanyol score 1.17 goals per game on average and Celta de Vigo 1.30. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 52% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 61% of Celta de Vigo's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Celta de Vigo in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Celta de Vigo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo?
The statistical background for RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo — 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.