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
Key match information
RCD Espanyol played Girona FC in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
RCD Espanyol: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Girona FC: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
RCD Espanyol scores 1.21 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Girona FC scores 0.95 and concedes 1.79. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RCD Espanyol 47%, Girona FC 58%. Over 2.5: RCD Espanyol 42%, Girona FC 58%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.16. RCD Espanyol: 13.0 shots per match, Girona FC: 9.5.
Match halves
RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.84. Girona FC: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (8 goals). Girona FC: 16-30 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, 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
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
RCD Espanyol is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.21 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.95 goals / match - Girona FC
RCD Espanyol is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.05 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.79 goals / match - Girona FC
RCD Espanyol scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Girona FC keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
Girona FC scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Girona FC
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.
Girona FC is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.42 pts / match - Girona FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 53%. 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.
Girona FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 26%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RCD Espanyol
Girona FC
* 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 | Girona FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: RCD Espanyol 0 - 1 - 0 Girona FC. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.