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
Key match information
Valencia CF played RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Valencia CF: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. RCD Espanyol: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valencia CF scores 0.95 and concedes 1.55 goals per match. RCD Espanyol scores 1.15 and concedes 1.10. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valencia CF 55%, RCD Espanyol 45%. Over 2.5: Valencia CF 40%, RCD Espanyol 40%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.24. Valencia CF: 11.4 shots per match, RCD Espanyol: 13.1.
Match halves
Valencia CF: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.80. RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Valencia CF: 76-90+ (7 goals). RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.60 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 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
RCD Espanyol is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Valencia CF · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
0.95 goals / match - Valencia CF · 1.15 goals / match - RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.55 goals / match - Valencia CF · 1.1 goals / match - RCD Espanyol
Valencia CF scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
RCD Espanyol scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Valencia CF keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Valencia CF
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.85 pts / match - Valencia CF · 1.1 pts / match - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valencia CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 50%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Valencia CF
RCD Espanyol
* 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
| Valencia CF | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Valencia CF 0 - 1 - 0 RCD Espanyol. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.