Córdoba vs Sporting Gijón preview

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel Sun, 26 Apr - 12:00 PM
La Liga 2
Córdoba Córdoba
3 2
Sporting Gijón SPO
Full Time Sun, 26 Apr 12:00 PM
Round 37 Regular Season
Kevin Medina - 43'
Jacobo González - 63'
Carlos Albarrán - 88'
Goal
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Goal
Juan Otero - 19'
César Gelabert - 90+3'

CONTEXT

Córdoba clinched a thrilling 3-2 home victory against Sporting Gijón in a match defined by end-to-end action and tactical discipline. The halftime score stood at 1-1, reflecting a balanced opening period where both teams found the net once amid competitive exchanges. Córdoba asserted dominance in the second half, leveraging 61% possession to outpace Gijón's 39% share and convert opportunities effectively. As the identified stronger team, they navigated the game without red card interruptions, maintaining full squad strength throughout. The outcome demonstrated minimal structural deviation, with efficiency holding steady in line with projections. This performance solidified Córdoba's control, turning pressure into points while Gijón battled valiantly but fell short in the decisive moments.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured minimal at 4.4% favoring Córdoba.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment undetermined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed true for the home victory.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without supporting data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or knockout ties influenced the result.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, eliminating any distortion.
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
No referee statistics available.
Córdoba I. Ania Cadavieco
I. Ania Cadavieco
VS
Sporting Gijón B. Jiménez Sáez
B. Jiménez Sáez
1.4
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.42
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cultural Leonesa Rank: W
Real Zaragoza Rank: W
Cádiz Rank: W
Deportivo La Coruña Rank: L
Mirandés Rank: D
Burgos Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cádiz Rank: W
Burgos Rank: L
Real Sociedad II Rank: W
Racing Santander Rank: L
Deportivo La Coruña Rank: D
Las Palmas Rank: L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 5 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Córdoba
95.61%
Draw
4.2%
Away Sporting Gijón
0.19%

Movement

Changes since opening
Córdoba
+0.38%
Draw
-0.38%
Sporting Gijón
0%

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.
24.31
22.93
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Córdoba
Sporting Gijón
Power Score
24.31
22.93
League Position
11
10
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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Córdoba — Opponent-weighted form score
Sporting Gijón — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Córdoba Sporting Gijón

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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Córdoba

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Sporting Gijón

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Córdoba ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sporting Gijón
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Córdoba Sporting Gijón
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Córdoba Sporting Gijón
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Córdoba
Sporting Gijón
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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Córdoba
vs
Sporting Gijón
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Córdoba Sporting Gijón
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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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
Córdoba 0.00
Sporting Gijón 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Córdoba Sporting Gijón
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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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
Córdoba 0.00
Sporting Gijón 0.00
Córdoba
Sporting Gijón
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Córdoba had peak pressure around 96'.
  • Córdoba started the game with stronger pressure.
Córdoba Pressure SPO Pressure
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Pressure Index: Córdoba reached the top pressure at 96' (88.48).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Córdoba Córdoba Home
13 matches
Sporting Gijón SPO Away
Match Record
2
Wins
6
5
Draws
5
6
Losses
2
Goals
16
Goals Scored
21
21
Goals Conceded
16
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T12:01:08+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Iker
Andorra
1 I. Iker
C. Albarrán Sanz
Spain
21 C. Albarrán Sanz
J. Martín Valerón
Spain
4 J. Martín Valerón
R. González Alves
Brazil
16 R. González Alves
I. Vilarrasa Palacios
Spain
2 I. Vilarrasa Palacios
S. Guardiola Navarro
Substitution
Spain
14 S. Guardiola Navarro
A. Del Moral Saelices
Substitution
Spain
20 A. Del Moral Saelices
D. Requena Sánchez
Spain
30 D. Requena Sánchez
C. Carracedo García
Substitution
Spain
23 C. Carracedo García
A. Fuentes González
Substitution
Spain
18 A. Fuentes González
K. Villodres Medina
Substitution
Spain
11 K. Villodres Medina
O. Yáñez Alabart
Spain
1 O. Yáñez Alabart
D. Sánchez Pérez
Substitution
Spain
5 D. Sánchez Pérez
A. Cuenca Cejudo
Spain
44 A. Cuenca Cejudo
P. Vázquez Pérez
Substitution
Spain
15 P. Vázquez Pérez
G. Rosas Alonso
Spain
2 G. Rosas Alonso
J. Smith
British Virgin Islands
24 J. Smith
M. Rodríguez Paz
Substitution
Spain
36 M. Rodríguez Paz
J. Otero Tovar
Substitution
Colombia
19 J. Otero Tovar
C. Gelabert Pina
Spain
10 C. Gelabert Pina
G. Campos Ansó Fernández
Substitution
Spain
7 G. Campos Ansó Fernández
J. Dubasin
Belgium
17 J. Dubasin

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
Capacity
21384
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alonso De Ena Wolf
Rubén Porras Rico
S. Fernández Pérez
R. Gonzalo Sánchez

Statistics

Possession
Córdoba
57%
SPO
43%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 3
9 Shots 3
35 Dangerous attacks 31
61 Possession 39
8 Corners 3
11 Free kicks 12
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

18 Dribble Attempts 13
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 69
6 Goal Kicks 10
19 Throwins 22
10 Successful Dribbles 9
2 Assists 2
5 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 5
0 Injuries 1
46 Ball Safe 44
1 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 1
73 Attacks 69

Possession

24 Successful Long Passes 17
459 Passes 303
55 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29
13 Key Passes 6
44 Long Passes 58
86 Successful Passes Percentage 76
396 Successful Passes 229

Defensive

1 Saves 0
48 Duels Won 57
15 Tackles 23
6 Interceptions 13

Build-up

26 Total Crosses 8
9 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

12 Fouls 11
1 Offsides 3

Lineup

Referee : Alonso De Ena Wolf

Starting XI ▼

1
Iker Álvarez
Iker Álvarez Goalkeeper
6.88
2
Ignasi Vilarrasa
Ignasi Vilarrasa Defender
6.74
4
Álex Martín
Álex Martín Defender
6.78
16
Rubén Alves
Rubén Alves Defender
7.04
21
Carlos Albarrán
Carlos Albarrán Defender
6.47
14
Sergi Guardiola
Sergi Guardiola Midfielder
6.83
10
Jacobo González
Jacobo González
Attacker46'
6.98
20
Alberto del Moral
Alberto del Moral Midfielder
6.65
7
Théo Zidane
Théo Zidane
Midfielder80'
6.66
30
Dani Requena
Dani Requena Midfielder
6.95
11
Kevin Medina
Kevin Medina Attacker
6.71
5
Diego Bri
Diego Bri
Attacker71'
6.76
18
Adrián Fuentes
Adrián Fuentes Attacker
6.8
6
Diego Percan
Diego Percan
Attacker71'
6.66
23
Cristian Carracedo
Cristian Carracedo Attacker
7.31
19
Dalisson de Almeida
Dalisson de Almeida
Midfielder86'
6.83
Referee : Alonso De Ena Wolf

Starting XI ▼

1
Rubén Yáñez
Rubén Yáñez Goalkeeper
6.82
2
Guille Rosas
Guille Rosas Defender
6.89
5
Diego Sánchez
Diego Sánchez Defender
6.71
8
Jesús Bernal
Jesús Bernal
Midfielder66'
6.54
15
Pablo Vázquez
Pablo Vázquez Defender
6.98
12
Brian Oliván
Brian Oliván
Defender66'
6.48
44
Andrés Cuenca
Andrés Cuenca Defender
6.81
7
Gaspar Campos
Gaspar Campos Midfielder
6.81
11
Dani Queipo
Dani Queipo
Attacker75'
6.56
10
César Gelabert
César Gelabert Midfielder
7.1
19
Juan Otero
Juan Otero Midfielder
7.34
3
Pablo García
Pablo García
Defender32'
6.52
24
Justin Smith
Justin Smith Midfielder
6.59
36
Manu Rodríguez
Manu Rodríguez Midfielder
6.65
47
Miguel Conde
Miguel Conde
Attacker75'
6.46
17
Jonathan Dubasin
Jonathan Dubasin Attacker
7.13

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Diego Percan
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+6'
90+3'
Event
César Gelabert
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
Event
Carlos Albarrán
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
88'
Event
Dalisson de Almeida → Cristian Carracedo
10th Substitution
86'
Event
Pedro Ortiz
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
82'
Event
6th Yellowcard
82'
Event
Théo Zidane → Alberto del Moral
9th Substitution
80'
75'
Event
Miguel Conde → Manu Rodríguez
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Dani Queipo → Gaspar Campos
8th Substitution
Event
Diego Bri → Kevin Medina
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Diego Percan → Adrián Fuentes
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
69'
69'
Event
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
68'
Event
Andrés Cuenca
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
66'
Event
Jesús Bernal → Diego Sánchez
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Brian Oliván → Pablo Vázquez
4th Substitution
Event
Jacobo González
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
63'
Event
Jacobo González → Sergi Guardiola
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Kevin Medina
Header / 2nd Goal
43'
32'
Event
Pablo García → Juan Otero
1st Substitution
19'
Event
Juan Otero
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

Córdoba's 3-2 win over Sporting Gijón encapsulated their superior structural edge, converting halftime parity into second-half supremacy through sustained possession and clinical finishing. With 61% ball control and no disciplinary disruptions, they embodied the stronger team's mandate, aligning seamlessly with market views and minimal deviation metrics. Efficiency stayed on course, unmarred by events or cards, allowing pure merit to prevail. Gijón's resilience kept it close, but Córdoba's dominance proved decisive, boosting their momentum while exposing visitors' vulnerabilities. This result reinforces Córdoba's reliability in high-stakes fixtures.