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
Key match information
RCD Espanyol played Real Oviedo in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 9 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
RCD Espanyol: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Real Oviedo: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
RCD Espanyol scores 1.27 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Real Oviedo scores 0.62 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RCD Espanyol 58%, Real Oviedo 31%. Over 2.5: RCD Espanyol 54%, Real Oviedo 38%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.12. RCD Espanyol: 12.4 shots per match, Real Oviedo: 10.0.
Match halves
RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.88. Real Oviedo: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.42.
Goals by minute
RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (10 goals). Real Oviedo: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, 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 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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Real Oviedo is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.27 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.62 goals / match - Real Oviedo
RCD Espanyol is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.65 goals / match - Real Oviedo
RCD Espanyol scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Real Oviedo keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Real Oviedo scores in 38% of matches (10 of 26 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - Real Oviedo
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 38%. 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.
Real Oviedo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 12%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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): +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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RCD Espanyol
Real Oviedo
* 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 | Real Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: RCD Espanyol 1 - 0 - 0 Real Oviedo. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.