RCD Espanyol vs Girona FC: match statistics
RCD Espanyol exhibits solid home form with a 60% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+1). The hosts have secured three victories in their last five home fixtures, underscoring their strength in front of their home crowd. Conversely, Girona FC struggles significantly in away matches, recording a 44% loss rate, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors concede an average of 1.89 goals on the road, which, combined with Espanyol's decent scoring rate (averaging 1.3 goals at home), provides the hosts with a strong opportunity to take all three points. Although Girona has shown better overall form in their last five matches, their away frailty and Espanyol's statistical advantage in home-vs-away comparisons favor a victory for the hosts.
RCD Espanyol vs Girona FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol played against Girona FC in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Girona FC has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.21 goals per game and allows 1.05. Girona FC scores 0.95 and allows 1.79. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of RCD Espanyol's games and 58% of Girona FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 58%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.16 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 13.0 shots per game, while Girona FC takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Girona FC leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Girona FC, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
RCD Espanyol exhibits solid home form with a 60% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+1). The hosts have secured three victories in their last five home fixtures, underscoring their strength in front of their home crowd. Conversely, Girona FC struggles significantly in away matches, recording a 44% loss rate, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors concede an average of 1.89 goals on the road, which, combined with Espanyol's decent scoring rate (averaging 1.3 goals at home), provides the hosts with a strong opportunity to take all three points. Although Girona has shown better overall form in their last five matches, their away frailty and Espanyol's statistical advantage in home-vs-away comparisons favor a victory for the hosts.
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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 | Girona FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
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 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.8 pts / game - Girona FC
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 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.21 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.95 goals / game - Girona FC
RCD Espanyol is 70% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.79 goals / game - Girona FC
RCD Espanyol scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Girona FC keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
Girona FC scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Girona FC
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.
Girona FC is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.42 pts / game - Girona FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 53%. 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.
Girona FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 26%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Girona FC
* 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 | Girona FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 53% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 67% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 82% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Girona FC. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Girona FC?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 0:2 Girona FC. 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 Girona FC?
RCD Espanyol score 1.21 goals per game on average and Girona FC 0.95. The La Liga average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 47% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 58% of Girona FC's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Girona FC in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Girona FC 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Girona FC?
The statistical background for RCD Espanyol vs Girona FC — 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.