RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates an evenly-matched contest between teams occupying adjacent positions in the table (8th and 9th). RCD Espanyol shows superior home form with a 43% win rate at their ground and an edge in xG (1.54 vs 1.36), granting them a slight advantage. Getafe CF is in better overall form (1.8 PPG in the last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 0.6), however, they perform significantly worse away from home - a 50% loss rate and only 0.79 goals scored on average per match. Espanyol's recent form is a concern (0 wins in the last 5 matches), which could negate their home advantage. Considering both teams' defensive approach (low scoring averages), the hosts' poor form, and the visitors' average away results, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome of this fixture.
RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol played against Getafe CF in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Getafe CF has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.50. Getafe CF scores 0.82 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of RCD Espanyol's games and 32% of Getafe CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 29%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.09 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 12.9 shots per game, while Getafe CF takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Getafe CF leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Getafe CF, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% 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
Statistical analysis indicates an evenly-matched contest between teams occupying adjacent positions in the table (8th and 9th). RCD Espanyol shows superior home form with a 43% win rate at their ground and an edge in xG (1.54 vs 1.36), granting them a slight advantage. Getafe CF is in better overall form (1.8 PPG in the last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 0.6), however, they perform significantly worse away from home - a 50% loss rate and only 0.79 goals scored on average per match. Espanyol's recent form is a concern (0 wins in the last 5 matches), which could negate their home advantage. Considering both teams' defensive approach (low scoring averages), the hosts' poor form, and the visitors' average away results, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome of this fixture.
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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 | Getafe CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.29 |
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.
Getafe CF is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.8 pts / game - Getafe 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 52% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.82 goals / game - Getafe CF
Getafe CF is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.07 goals / game - Getafe CF
RCD Espanyol scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while Getafe CF keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Getafe CF scores in 57% of games (16 of 28 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - Getafe 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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.96 pts / game - Getafe CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 36%. 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.
Getafe CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 36%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
RCD Espanyol
Getafe 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 | Getafe CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.75 | 2.68 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 84% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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 Getafe CF. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 1:2 Getafe CF. 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 Getafe CF?
RCD Espanyol score 1.25 goals per game on average and Getafe CF 0.82. The La Liga average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 61% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 32% of Getafe CF's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Getafe CF in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Getafe CF 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.