FC Santa Coloma vs SK Rapid preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Estadi Nacional
Europa Conference League
FC Santa ColomaFSC
1 3
SK RapidSCR
Full Time
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Goal
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Goal
Yusuf Demir - 56'

CONTEXT

The post-match analysis of the first leg between FC Santa Coloma and SK Rapid reveals a decisive victory for the visitors despite the home team being considered stronger beforehand. The game concluded with a final score of 1-3 in favor of SK Rapid after a scoreless first half that saw both sides at 0-0. FC Santa Coloma held 37 percent possession while SK Rapid controlled 63 percent of the ball. Expected goals favored the away side at 2.05 against 1.09 for the hosts. The outcome aligned with these metrics as SK Rapid secured the win. No disciplinary issues arose with zero red cards for either team. This result introduces a substantial deviation from pre-match projections particularly benefiting the Austrian side. The aggregate situation now favors SK Rapid heading into the return fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: FC Santa Coloma 1-3 SK Rapid. SK Rapid showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the xG figures recorded during the game.
  • Market alignment: The result showed true alignment with market projections for the contest.
  • xG expectations: xG values stood at 1.09 for FC Santa Coloma and 2.05 for SK Rapid.
  • Event impact: The match proceeded without any major events altering the overall flow.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions occurred.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. MacDermid
M. MacDermid
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Rae
C. Rae
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Potter
D. Potter
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Graham
C. Graham
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
FC Santa Coloma V. Vázquez Solsona
V. Vázquez Solsona
VS
SK Rapid J. Hoff Thorup
J. Hoff Thorup
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Penybont Rank: 41 W
Penybont Rank: 42 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Santa Coloma
11.4%
Draw
18.72%
Away SK Rapid
69.88%

Movement

Changes since opening
FC Santa Coloma
+9.98%
Draw
+12.39%
SK Rapid
-22.37%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
20.29
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Santa Coloma
SK Rapid
Power Score
50
20.29
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
FC Santa Coloma — Opponent-weighted form score
SK Rapid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Santa Coloma SK Rapid

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

FC Santa Coloma

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

SK Rapid

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

FC Santa Coloma ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy SK Rapid
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.59
38.97
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
38.97
29.59
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC Santa Coloma -0.73 Efficiency Index
vs
SK Rapid +0.73 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Santa Coloma
SK Rapid
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Santa Coloma
vs
SK Rapid
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Santa Coloma SK Rapid
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
2%
10%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.02 vs -0.21
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Santa Coloma SK Rapid
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
10%
2%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.21 vs -0.02
FC Santa Coloma
SK Rapid
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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FC Santa Coloma
vs
SK Rapid
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Santa Coloma SK Rapid
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC Santa Coloma 0.53
SK Rapid 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Santa Coloma SK Rapid
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC Santa Coloma 0.04
SK Rapid 0.05
FC Santa Coloma
SK Rapid
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SCR had peak pressure around 91'.
  • SCR started the game with stronger pressure.
FSC Pressure SCR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SCR reached the top pressure at 91' (100.00).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Estadi Nacional
Capacity
3306
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Matthew Cain MacDermid
Chris Rae
Dougie Potter
Chris Graham

Statistics

Possession
FSC
39%
SCR
61%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
3 Big Chances Created 4
6 Shots 7
19 Dangerous attacks 71
37 Possession 63
2 Corners 7
13 Free kicks 9

Match Overview

74 Ball Safe 72
10 Goal Kicks 7
7 Goal Attempts 13
4 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 19
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 2
13 Dribble Attempts 12
4 Successful Dribbles 7
31 Successful Dribbles Percentage 58

Attacking

54 Attacks 138
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

68 Long Passes 34
403 Passes 669
341 Successful Passes 613
85 Successful Passes Percentage 92
35 Successful Long Passes 21
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 62

Defensive

5 Saves 1
11 Tackles 18
8 Interceptions 8

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 26
4 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Matthew Cain MacDermid

Starting XI ▼

12
André Alcaráz
André Alcaráz Goalkeeper
7.07
2
Álex Rasines
Álex Rasines Defender
6.57
4
Guti
Guti Defender
6.39
5
Jorge Padilla
Jorge Padilla Defender
6.93
16
David Andrade
David Andrade Defender
6.67
6
Miguel López
Miguel López Midfielder
6.47
8
Íñigo Barrenetxea
Íñigo Barrenetxea (C) Midfielder
6.36
11
Roberto Rodríguez
Roberto Rodríguez
Midfielder69'
6.18
9
Predrag Muñoz
Predrag Muñoz Midfielder
7.26
14
Raly Cabral
Raly Cabral
Attacker69'
6.54
18
Adrià Arjona
Adrià Arjona Midfielder
6.6
22
Álex Gómez Midfielder
10
Guillaume Lopez
Guillaume Lopez Attacker
6.46
7
Kun Temenuzhkov
Kun Temenuzhkov
Attacker62'
6.77
Referee : Matthew Cain MacDermid

Starting XI ▼

1
Niklas Hedl
Niklas Hedl Goalkeeper
6.48
6
Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao
Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao Defender
7.45
4
Jakob Schöller
Jakob Schöller
Defender75'
6.49
23
Jonas Auer
Jonas Auer Defender
6.98
38
Jannes Horn
Jannes Horn
Defender80'
6.63
55
Nenad Cvetkovic
Nenad Cvetkovic Defender
6.87
77
Bendegúz Bolla
Bendegúz Bolla Defender
7.73
8
Tonni Adamsen
Tonni Adamsen Midfielder
6.91
43
Moulaye Haïdara
Moulaye Haïdara
Attacker67'
7.53
15
Nikolaus Wurmbrand
Nikolaus Wurmbrand Midfielder
6.4
10
Petter Nosa Dahl
Petter Nosa Dahl
Attacker67'
7.31
18
Matthias Seidl
Matthias Seidl (C) Midfielder
7.95
22
Yusuf Demir
Yusuf Demir Midfielder
8.72
29
Romeo Amane
Romeo Amane Midfielder
7.53
30
Nicolas Bajlicz
Nicolas Bajlicz
Midfielder67'
6.85
9
Ercan Kara
Ercan Kara Attacker
6.51

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Moulaye Haïdara
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Andy Villar → Alejandro Gómez
9th Substitution
86'
80'
Event
Jannes Horn  → Jonas Auer
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Jakob Schöller → Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao
7th Substitution
Event
Raly Cabral → Predrag Muñoz
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Roberto Rodríguez → Íñigo Barrenetxea
6th Substitution
69'
67'
Event
Nicolas Bajlicz → Romeo Amane
2nd Substitution
67'
Event
Petter Nosa Dahl → Nikolaus Wurmbrand
3rd Substitution
67'
Event
Moulaye Haïdara → Tonni Adamsen
4th Substitution
Event
Kun Temenuzhkov → Guillaume Lopez
1st Substitution
62'
56'
Event
Yusuf Demir
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Predrag Muñoz
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
54'
50'
Event
Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao
Header / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Moulaye Haidara scores, making it 1-3.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-3.
87
Attempt Attempt
Moulaye Haidara takes a shot with his head but misses.
86
Update Update
On comes Andy Villar, off goes Álex Gómez.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Attempt Attempt
Kun Temenuzhkov takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Petter Nosa Dahl attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Attempt Attempt
Raly Cabral takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Substitution Substitution
Jannes Horn is substituted for Jonas Antonius Auer.
78
Attempt Attempt
Jonas Antonius Auer takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Petter Nosa Dahl takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Petter Nosa Dahl takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
75
Update Update
On Jakob Maximilian Scholler, off Serge Raux Yao.
75
Attempt Attempt
Petter Nosa Dahl takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kun Temenuzhkov Head Shot Missed
69
Update Update
Raly Cabral is on, and Predag Daniel Munoz Martinez is off.
69
Update Update
Roberto Rodríguez is on, and Inigo Barrenetxea is off.
69
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Update Update
Nicolas Bajlicz is on, and Amane Romeo is off.
67
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Update Update
Moulaye Haidara is on, and Tonni Adamsen is off.
66
Attempt Attempt
Kun Temenuzhkov takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
64
Attempt Attempt
Nikolaus Wurmbrand takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Guillaume Lopez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
62
Update Update
Kun Temenuzhkov is on, and Guillaume Lopez is off.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Yusuf Demir with his left foot finds the back of the net.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Predag Daniel Munoz Martinez with his right foot results in a goal.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Serge Raux Yao results in a goal with a header.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Ercan Kara takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Álex Gómez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Attempt Attempt
Tonni Adamsen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
33
Attempt Attempt
Tonni Adamsen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
David Alfredo Andrade Gomez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
13
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Bendeguz Bolla takes a left-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Predag Daniel Munoz Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Matthew MacDermid.

CONCLUSION

The victory by SK Rapid in the opening leg positions them favorably for the second leg of the tie against FC Santa Coloma. Scoring three away goals the visitors showed attacking efficiency that aligned with their expected goals advantage. FC Santa Coloma found it difficult to create clear chances even though they were the stronger rated side. Controlling more possession SK Rapid dictated the tempo in the second half to secure the win. The xG figures backed the final result of 1-3. Preparation for the next match will see FC Santa Coloma aiming to reverse the two goal deficit. With no red cards shown the game remained balanced in terms of player numbers throughout. Overall this performance underlined the strength of SK Rapid going forward in the competition.