RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which justifies the draw prediction. RCD Espanyol shows solid home form with a 50% win rate at home, however, their last five matches overall have yielded only 0.2 points per game, indicating a serious form crisis. Celta de Vigo impresses in away matches with a 45% win rate and 45% clean sheets, and their goal difference away from home is +3. A key factor is the visitors' advantage in possession (48% vs 43%) and better shot conversion rate (12% vs 9%). The xG statistics are balanced, which further confirms the draw prediction, although Celta's slight quality advantage and Espanyol's dreadful run (5 consecutive defeats) give the visitors a real chance for a favorable outcome. I expect a fierce, tactical battle with a low number of goals.
RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
RCD Espanyol played Celta de Vigo in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
RCD Espanyol: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Celta de Vigo: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
RCD Espanyol scores 1.17 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Celta de Vigo scores 1.30 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RCD Espanyol 52%, Celta de Vigo 61%. Over 2.5: RCD Espanyol 48%, Celta de Vigo 35%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.26. RCD Espanyol: 12.9 shots per match, Celta de Vigo: 10.7.
Match halves
RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83. Celta de Vigo: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.91.
Goals by minute
RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (9 goals). Celta de Vigo: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which justifies the draw prediction. RCD Espanyol shows solid home form with a 50% win rate at home, however, their last five matches overall have yielded only 0.2 points per game, indicating a serious form crisis. Celta de Vigo impresses in away matches with a 45% win rate and 45% clean sheets, and their goal difference away from home is +3. A key factor is the visitors' advantage in possession (48% vs 43%) and better shot conversion rate (12% vs 9%). The xG statistics are balanced, which further confirms the draw prediction, although Celta's slight quality advantage and Espanyol's dreadful run (5 consecutive defeats) give the visitors a real chance for a favorable outcome. I expect a fierce, tactical battle with a low number of goals.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| RCD Espanyol | Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Celta de Vigo is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.4 pts / match - Celta de Vigo
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.
Celta de Vigo is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.3 goals / match - Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.09 goals / match - Celta de Vigo
RCD Espanyol scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Celta de Vigo keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Celta de Vigo scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
Over / Under - Celta de Vigo
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Celta de Vigo is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.13 pts / match - Celta de Vigo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Celta de Vigo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RCD Espanyol
Celta de Vigo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.52 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 67% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 83% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: RCD Espanyol 1 - 0 - 0 Celta de Vigo. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 2:2 Celta de Vigo. 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 Celta de Vigo?
RCD Espanyol score 1.17 goals per game on average and Celta de Vigo 1.30. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 52% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 61% of Celta de Vigo's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Celta de Vigo in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Celta de Vigo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo?
The statistical background for RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo — 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.