SD Eibar vs Granada preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa
La Liga 2
SD EibarEIB
GranadaGRA
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026/2027 La Liga 2 regular season, SD Eibar prepare to face Granada at their home ground, the Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa. Currently sitting in seventh place, Eibar take on the top-placed Granada side. The hosts enjoy a modest power score advantage of 3.6 points, reflecting their slight edge in overall team strength. This clash offers a fascinating contrast between Eibar's home resilience and Granada's superior recent performances. As the season progresses, points from such encounters will prove crucial for promotion aspirations. The match is set to showcase tactical battles and individual brilliance from key players on both teams. Supporters at the stadium anticipate an intense and passionate game. Eibar will look to disrupt Granada's rhythm early on. The league position difference adds extra intrigue to the proceedings. This fixture highlights the depth and competitiveness within La Liga 2.

TL;DR

  • Structural: SD Eibar hold a slight power advantage of 3.6 points over Granada at home.
  • Form: Granada enter with a superior form score of 38.22 compared to Eibar's 14.78.
  • Squad: Both teams field competitive squads in the La Liga 2 regular season.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details remain unspecified in current data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators show low confidence with proxy data used.
  • xVariable: The home side benefits from venue familiarity at Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa.
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
SD Eibar J. Arambarri Arrizabalaga
J. Arambarri Arrizabalaga
VS
Granada J. Rojo Martín
J. Rojo Martín
2.06
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.35
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Andorra Rank: 68 W
Real Valladolid Rank: 62 W
Tenerife Rank: 62 L
Castellón Rank: 71 L
Córdoba Rank: 66 W
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Córdoba Rank: 67 W
Mallorca Rank: 78 W
Real Oviedo Rank: 72 D
Sporting Gijón Rank: 70 L
Mirandés Rank: 62 L
Burgos Rank: 72 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.52
67.87
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SD Eibar
Granada
Power Score
71.52
67.87
League Position
7
1
Global Rank
223
326

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
SD Eibar — Opponent-weighted form score
Granada — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SD Eibar Granada

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

SD Eibar EIB Home
4 matches
Granada GRA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
6
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-31T01:39:40+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa
Capacity
8050
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

13
Jonmi Magunagoitia
Jonmi Magunagoitia Goalkeeper
7.09
20
Javi Martón
Javi Martón Centre Forward
6.44
21
Iván Gil
Iván Gil Attacking Midfield
7.17
8
Ander Madariaga
Ander Madariaga Defensive Midfield
7.01
23
Anaitz Arbilla
Anaitz Arbilla Left Back
7.07
4
Unai Elgezabal
Unai Elgezabal Right Back
7.41
17
Pejiño
Pejiño Right Wing
6.76
30
Aleix Garrido
Aleix Garrido Defensive Midfield
6.98
10
Jon Guruzeta
Jon Guruzeta Left Wing
6.63
22
Álvaro Rodríguez
Álvaro Rodríguez Right Back
6.99
24
Juan Bernat
Juan Bernat Left Back
6.54

Starting XI ▼

13
Raúl Lizoain
Raúl Lizoain Goalkeeper
7.23
19
Chinaza Onouha
Chinaza Onouha Centre Forward
6.23
11
José Manuel Arnáiz
José Manuel Arnáiz Attacker
6.83
26
Sergio Rodelas
Sergio Rodelas Attacker
6.28
35
Bourama Dembélé
Bourama Dembélé Left Back
6.83
4
Rubén Alcaraz
Rubén Alcaraz Central Midfield
6.89
5
Manu Lama
Manu Lama Right Back
7.24
6
Gerard Gumbau
Gerard Gumbau Central Midfield
6.94
8
Pedro Alemañ
Pedro Alemañ Central Midfield
18
Sergio López
Sergio López Right Back
7.26
22
Baïla Diallo
Baïla Diallo Left Back
6.95

CONCLUSION

As the teams line up for this La Liga 2 encounter, SD Eibar will aim to use their home advantage to overcome Granada's strong form. The power ratings indicate a tight contest, with the hosts narrowly favored in terms of overall capability. Granada, leading the table, must maintain their momentum to stay ahead. Key areas such as efficiency and transitions could determine the flow of the game. With set piece data limited, open play may dominate proceedings. Both sides have the potential to create scoring opportunities through varied approaches. The outcome will likely influence their positions in the standings significantly. Fans can look forward to a high-quality match filled with strategic elements and athletic displays. Ultimately, the result hinges on execution and adaptability on the day.