RCD Espanyol vs Real Oviedo: match statistics
RCD Espanyol holds a decisive advantage as the host in this clash. The Barcelona-based team displays solid efficiency in home matches with 46% wins and a goal difference of -2, while Real Oviedo presents catastrophic away form with just 8% victories and an alarming goal difference of -18. Particularly concerning for the visitors is the fact that they failed to score in 62% of away matches and did not record a single clean sheet. Espanyol dominates in terms of expected goals (xG 1.43 vs 1.1) and average goals scored at their own stadium (1.23 vs 0.85 for the guests). Oviedo's form in their last five away games (5 consecutive defeats) further confirms that the hosts should secure a victory in this encounter. The only risk factor for Espanyol is their weaker performance in the last five matches overall; however, the home advantage and the gap in quality between the teams should ensure their triumph.
RCD Espanyol vs Real Oviedo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol played against Real Oviedo in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 9, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Real Oviedo has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.50. Real Oviedo scores 0.62 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of RCD Espanyol's games and 31% of Real Oviedo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 38%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.12 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 12.4 shots per game, while Real Oviedo takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Real Oviedo leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.42 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Real Oviedo, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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 2.00 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 holds a decisive advantage as the host in this clash. The Barcelona-based team displays solid efficiency in home matches with 46% wins and a goal difference of -2, while Real Oviedo presents catastrophic away form with just 8% victories and an alarming goal difference of -18. Particularly concerning for the visitors is the fact that they failed to score in 62% of away matches and did not record a single clean sheet. Espanyol dominates in terms of expected goals (xG 1.43 vs 1.1) and average goals scored at their own stadium (1.23 vs 0.85 for the guests). Oviedo's form in their last five away games (5 consecutive defeats) further confirms that the hosts should secure a victory in this encounter. The only risk factor for Espanyol is their weaker performance in the last five matches overall; however, the home advantage and the gap in quality between the teams should ensure their triumph.
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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 | Real Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.20 |
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.
Real Oviedo is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.8 pts / game - Real Oviedo
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 105% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.62 goals / game - Real Oviedo
RCD Espanyol is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.65 goals / game - Real Oviedo
RCD Espanyol scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Real Oviedo keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Real Oviedo scores in 38% of games (10 of 26 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - Real Oviedo
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 15% of games and wins 38%. 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.
Real Oviedo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 12%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* 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): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Real Oviedo
* 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 | Real Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.77 | 2.67 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 55% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 25% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 67% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 84% | ▼ 62% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from RCD Espanyol's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Real Oviedo. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Real Oviedo?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 1:1 Real Oviedo. 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 Real Oviedo?
RCD Espanyol score 1.27 goals per game on average and Real Oviedo 0.62. The La Liga average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 58% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 31% of Real Oviedo's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Real Oviedo in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Real Oviedo 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Real Oviedo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for RCD Espanyol vs Real Oviedo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.