- Racing have won and kept a clean sheet three of their last four meetings against Espanyol; a 1-0 win for Espanyol in April 2009 completes their head-to-head record.
- Racing are unbeaten in their last four home encounters against Espanyol (two wins and as many draws).
- Overall, Racing have managed to win only one of their last 12 league fixtures, losing five times and sharing the points on six occasions.
- Miguel Ángel Portugal's side are winless in their last seven league games, and have not scored a single goal in their last five.
- Last Sunday's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid ended a run of three consecutive draws for Racing in the league.
- Away from home, the Catalans have won only one game this season, back in September.
- Only Tenerife (three) have collected fewer points than Espanyol (eight) away from home this term.
- Espanyol have scored the fewest goals in La Liga this season (25).
- Racing are the only side of this competition yet to score their first goal in the opening 15 minutes of play.
