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
Key match information
RCD Espanyol played Getafe CF in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
RCD Espanyol: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Getafe CF: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
RCD Espanyol scores 1.25 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Getafe CF scores 0.82 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.68 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RCD Espanyol 61%, Getafe CF 32%. Over 2.5: RCD Espanyol 54%, Getafe CF 29%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.09. RCD Espanyol: 12.9 shots per match, Getafe CF: 9.5.
Match halves
RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.82. Getafe CF: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (10 goals). Getafe CF: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.68 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
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
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Getafe CF is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.25 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.82 goals / match - Getafe CF
Getafe CF is 40% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.07 goals / match - Getafe CF
RCD Espanyol scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Getafe CF keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 matches).
Getafe CF scores in 57% of matches (16 of 28 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - Getafe CF
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.
RCD Espanyol is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.96 pts / match - Getafe CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Getafe CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 36%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RCD Espanyol
Getafe CF
* 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 | Getafe CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: RCD Espanyol 1 - 0 - 0 Getafe CF. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.