Castellón vs SD Eibar preview

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain
Nou Estadi Castalia Sun, 31 May - 4:30 PM
La Liga 2
Castellón Castellón
SD Eibar EIB
KICKOFF : Sun, 31 May - 4:30 PM
Round 42 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the La Liga 2 regular season of 2025/2026, Castellón welcomes SD Eibar to Nou Estadi Castalia. Positioned sixth domestically, the hosts look to leverage home support against an Eibar side currently eighth. Power scores reflect close competition, with the visitors slightly ahead at 70.01 to the home team's 68.23. Form metrics favor Castellón marginally at 28.39 versus 26.56. This regular season clash features teams eager to secure vital points in their pursuit of higher placement. The venue provides a familiar setting for the home players to express their style. Observers anticipate a balanced affair given the minimal differences in team metrics. Preparation focuses on key areas like defensive organization and attacking transitions for both participants.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Castellón occupies sixth place while SD Eibar sits eighth in the domestic league table.
  • Form: Castellón holds a form score of 28.39 compared to SD Eibar's 26.56.
  • Squad: SD Eibar possesses a marginal power advantage of 1.8 points over Castellón.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Both sides emphasize quick transitions as part of their tactical approach in matches.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows limited availability with low confidence indicators for analysis.
  • xVariable: Power scores stand at 68.23 for the home team and 70.01 for the away team.
  • Market: Castellón 60% (Δ+0%) | Draw 21.9% (Δ+0%) | SD Eibar 18.1% (Δ+0%).
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
Castellón P. Hernández Domínguez
P. Hernández Domínguez
VS
SD Eibar B. San José Gil
B. San José Gil
1.76
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Huesca Rank: 58 W
Cádiz Rank: 56 D
Ceuta Rank: 62 D
Córdoba Rank: 64 L
Málaga Rank: 71 W
Burgos Rank: 69 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Córdoba Rank: 65 W
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 56 L
Mirandés Rank: 59 W
Málaga Rank: 71 L
Albacete Rank: 68 W
Huesca Rank: 57 W
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 2 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Castellón
59.98%
Draw
21.94%
Away SD Eibar
18.08%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.23
70.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Castellón
SD Eibar
Power Score
68.23
70.01
League Position
6
8
Global Rank
250
211

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 10 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Castellón Castellón Home
10 matches
SD Eibar EIB Away
Match Record
6
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
6
Goals
12
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
12
+8
Goal Difference
-8
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-28T00:06:34+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
R. Matthys
13 R. Matthys
P. Santiago López
18 P. Santiago López
A. Jiménez Benítez
5 A. Jiménez Benítez
F. Brignani
3 F. Brignani
A. Sienra
4 A. Sienra
A. Calatrava Torrado
21 A. Calatrava Torrado
B. Gerenabarrena Zendoia
15 B. Gerenabarrena Zendoia
D. Hernández Barriuso
8 D. Hernández Barriuso
B. Kibambe Cipenga
16 B. Kibambe Cipenga
O. Camara
9 O. Camara
A. Jakobsen
19 A. Jakobsen
J. Magunagoitia Blasco
13 J. Magunagoitia Blasco
J. Bernat Velasco
24 J. Bernat Velasco
A. Arbilla Zabala
23 A. Arbilla Zabala
M. Ojeda
21 M. Ojeda
S. Cubero Ezcurra
2 S. Cubero Ezcurra
A. Garrido Cañizares
30 A. Garrido Cañizares
S. Álvarez Díaz
6 S. Álvarez Díaz
A. Madariaga Susaeta
16 A. Madariaga Susaeta
J. Corpas Serna
17 J. Corpas Serna
M. Ares Djalo
18 M. Ares Djalo
J. Martón Ansó
20 J. Martón Ansó

General Information

Date & Time
May 31, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 42 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nou Estadi Castalia
Capacity
15500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

13
Romain Matthys
Romain Matthys Goalkeeper
6.85
16
Brian Cipenga
Brian Cipenga Midfielder
7.02
21
Álex Calatrava
Álex Calatrava Midfielder
7.31
9
Ousmane Camara
Ousmane Camara Attacker
6.93
19
Adam Jakobsen
Adam Jakobsen Attacker
6.67
3
Fabrizio Brignani
Fabrizio Brignani Left Back
6.77
4
Agustín Sienra
Agustín Sienra Left Back
6.67
5
Alberto Jiménez
Alberto Jiménez Right Back
7.16
8
Diego Barri
Diego Barri Central Midfield
6.83
15
Beñat Gerenabarrena
Beñat Gerenabarrena Central Midfield
6.94
18
Pablo Santiago
Pablo Santiago Right Back
6.81

Starting XI ▼

13
Jonmi Magunagoitia
Jonmi Magunagoitia Goalkeeper
6.98
20
Javi Martón
Javi Martón Centre Forward
6.83
2
Sergio Cubero
Sergio Cubero Right Back
6.84
6
Sergio Álvarez
Sergio Álvarez Defensive Midfield
6.89
16
Ander Madariaga
Ander Madariaga Left Wing
6.7
17
José Corpas
José Corpas Attacking Midfield
6.94
18
Adu Ares
Adu Ares Right Wing
6.79
21
Marco Moreno
Marco Moreno Right Back
6.78
23
Anaitz Arbilla
Anaitz Arbilla Left Back
7.06
24
Juan Bernat
Juan Bernat Left Back
6.61
30
Aleix Garrido
Aleix Garrido Defensive Midfield
6.87

CONCLUSION

The upcoming match at Nou Estadi Castalia pits Castellón against SD Eibar in what shapes up as a tightly contested La Liga 2 fixture. With positions close in the standings, both teams will seek to gain ground through disciplined performances. The slight power advantage held by the away side may be offset by the home environment. Attention to set piece execution and overall efficiency could prove decisive in determining the outcome. Players from each squad bring distinct qualities that add depth to the contest. Ultimately, this encounter offers an opportunity for either side to demonstrate progress in their seasonal objectives. Success depends on adapting to in-game developments and maintaining composure throughout the ninety minutes.