RCD Espanyol vs Elche CF: match statistics
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RCD Espanyol vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol plays Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Venue: RCDE Stadium.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Elche CF has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.17. Elche CF scores 1.33 and allows 2.67. Games in this league average 3.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of RCD Espanyol's games and 83% of Elche CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elche CF has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.31 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 12.0 shots per game, while Elche CF takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Elche CF leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Elche CF, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.05 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.28 |
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 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.2 pts / game - Elche CF
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.
RCD Espanyol is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.33 goals / game - Elche CF
RCD Espanyol is 128% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 2.67 goals / game - Elche CF
RCD Espanyol scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Elche CF scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Elche CF
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 782% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.17 pts / game - Elche CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Elche CF - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -9 | +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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Elche CF
* 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 | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 3.05 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 66% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 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, 1 draw and 0 losses against Elche CF. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do RCD Espanyol and Elche CF play?
RCD Espanyol face Elche CF on September 18, 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 Elche CF?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches RCD Espanyol won 1, Elche CF won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before RCD Espanyol vs Elche CF?
RCD Espanyol score 1.50 goals per game on average and Elche CF 1.33. The La Liga average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 67% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 83% of Elche CF's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Elche CF in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Elche CF 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Elche CF?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for RCD Espanyol vs Elche CF: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.