Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
RCD Espanyol is displaying significantly better form and results this season, sitting 5th in the table with 44% away wins, while Valencia CF occupies the 17th position with just 30% home wins. The hosts possess a negative goal difference (19:31) and only 4 wins throughout the season, pointing to serious offensive and defensive issues. Espanyol demonstrates greater efficiency in away matches (1.11 goals per match) and an impressive 44% clean sheets, testifying to a solid defense. xG analysis confirms the visitors' advantage – Valencia generates 1.49 xG with 1.01 xG conceded at home, while Espanyol has comparable values (1.43 xG for, 1.45 xG against) away but with superior conversion efficiency. Recent form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.4 PPG vs 1.6 PPG for Valencia), yet Espanyol holds a better win record and result stability, making them the favorite in this clash.
Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valencia CF played against RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Valencia CF has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. RCD Espanyol has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Valencia CF scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.55. RCD Espanyol scores 1.15 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Valencia CF's games and 45% of RCD Espanyol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, 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 1.24 per game. Valencia CF takes 11.4 shots per game, while RCD Espanyol takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Valencia CF leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valencia CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For RCD Espanyol, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.60 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 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 is displaying significantly better form and results this season, sitting 5th in the table with 44% away wins, while Valencia CF occupies the 17th position with just 30% home wins. The hosts possess a negative goal difference (19:31) and only 4 wins throughout the season, pointing to serious offensive and defensive issues. Espanyol demonstrates greater efficiency in away matches (1.11 goals per match) and an impressive 44% clean sheets, testifying to a solid defense. xG analysis confirms the visitors' advantage – Valencia generates 1.49 xG with 1.01 xG conceded at home, while Espanyol has comparable values (1.43 xG for, 1.45 xG against) away but with superior conversion efficiency. Recent form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.4 PPG vs 1.6 PPG for Valencia), yet Espanyol holds a better win record and result stability, making them the favorite in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Valencia CF | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Valencia CF · 1.4 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
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 21% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Valencia CF · 1.15 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.55 goals / game - Valencia CF · 1.1 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
Valencia CF scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
RCD Espanyol scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Valencia CF keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Valencia CF
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.85 pts / game - Valencia CF · 1.1 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valencia CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 50%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Valencia CF
RCD Espanyol
* 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
| Valencia CF | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 83% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Valencia CF's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against RCD Espanyol. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished Valencia CF 3:2 RCD Espanyol. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol?
Valencia CF score 0.95 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.15. The La Liga average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Valencia CF's matches and 45% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Valencia CF and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Valencia CF have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valencia CF vs RCD Espanyol: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.