Ceuta vs Las Palmas preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Municipal Alfonso Murube
La Liga 2
CeutaCEU
0 2
Las PalmasLPA
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
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Goal
Manu Fuster - 69'

CONTEXT

In a competitive encounter, Ceuta faced off against Las Palmas, resulting in a decisive 0-2 win for the away team. The first half saw Las Palmas establish a lead, entering the break at 0-1. Ceuta maintained a slight edge in ball possession with 53 percent, while Las Palmas held 47 percent. Despite this control, Ceuta failed to convert opportunities into goals. Las Palmas demonstrated clinical finishing to secure both their goals. The match proceeded without any red cards being shown to players from either side. Las Palmas, identified as the stronger side beforehand, lived up to expectations by claiming the victory. The game highlighted a significant deviation in performance levels favoring the visitors. This result underscores the challenges faced by Ceuta in breaking down organized defenses.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Las Palmas recorded a significant 100 percent deviation in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match assessments.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was available to determine alignment with the result.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to absent metrics.
  • Event impact: The 0-1 halftime lead contributed directly to the 0-2 final score.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued, producing no distortion to proceedings.
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
P. Morales Moreno
P. Morales Moreno
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
E. Fernández González
E. Fernández González
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
S. Fernández Pérez
S. Fernández Pérez
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
I. de Santisteban Adame
I. de Santisteban Adame
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
Ceuta J. Romero Gil
J. Romero Gil
VS
Las Palmas R. De La Barrera Fernández
R. De La Barrera Fernández
1.35
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.94
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Andorra Rank: 68 L
Albacete Rank: 68 W
FC Andorra Rank: 68 W
Málaga Rank: 75 L
Castellón Rank: 71 D
Sporting Gijón Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Albacete Rank: 70 W
Málaga Rank: 75 D
Málaga Rank: 75 L
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 W
Real Zaragoza Rank: 59 D
Almería Rank: 73 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.59
73.45
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Ceuta
Las Palmas
Power Score
63.59
73.45
League Position
22
1
Global Rank
435
162

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
Ceuta — Opponent-weighted form score
Las Palmas — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ceuta Las Palmas

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

Ceuta

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

Las Palmas

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

Ceuta ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Las Palmas
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.06
21.49
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.49
39.06
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
Ceuta +1.87 Efficiency Index
vs
Las Palmas -1.87 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Ceuta
Las Palmas
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.

Ceuta ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Las Palmas
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Ceuta Las Palmas
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Ceuta Las Palmas
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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.
Ceuta
Las Palmas
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.

–
Ceuta
vs
Las Palmas
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Ceuta Las Palmas
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
Ceuta 0.33
Las Palmas 0.41
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Ceuta Las Palmas
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
Ceuta 0.09
Las Palmas 0.00
Ceuta
Las Palmas
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CEU had peak pressure around 82'.
  • CEU started the game with stronger pressure.
CEU Pressure LPA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CEU reached the top pressure at 82' (84.34).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Ceuta CEU Home
2 matches
Las Palmas LPA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
1
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:44:32+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Municipal Alfonso Murube
Capacity
6500
Attendance
5108
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Pablo Morales Moreno
Eliana Fernández González
S. Fernández Pérez
Ignacio de Santisteban Adame

Statistics

Possession
CEU
54%
LPA
46%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 2
11 Shots 2
54 Dangerous attacks 22
53 Possession 47
6 Corners 4
15 Free kicks 18
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

48 Ball Safe 75
5 Goal Kicks 14
13 Goal Attempts 7
4 Substitutions 5
31 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Assists 1
15 Dribble Attempts 5
5 Successful Dribbles 0
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 0

Attacking

88 Attacks 69
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

31 Long Passes 35
418 Passes 377
359 Successful Passes 321
86 Successful Passes Percentage 85
17 Key Passes 7
22 Successful Long Passes 19
71 Successful Long Passes Percentage 54

Defensive

2 Saves 4
13 Tackles 17
11 Interceptions 3
39 Duels Won 34

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 12
8 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
18 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Pablo Morales Moreno

Starting XI ▼

13
Guillermo Vallejo
Guillermo Vallejo Goalkeeper
6.46
5
Adrián Lapeña
Adrián Lapeña Defender
7.25
6
Carlos Hernández
Carlos Hernández (C) Defender
6.78
16
Carlos Redru
Carlos Redru Defender
7
3
José Matos
José Matos
Defender90'
23
Anuar
Anuar Defender
6.79
8
Kuki Zalazar
Kuki Zalazar Midfielder
6.81
32
Gabriel Okoro
Gabriel Okoro
Midfielder73'
6.49
10
Marino Illescas
Marino Illescas Midfielder
7.43
14
Yann Bodiger
Yann Bodiger Midfielder
6.71
20
Ale Meléndez
Ale Meléndez
Midfielder64'
6.4
7
Alejandro Camacho
Alejandro Camacho Attacker
6.61
11
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi
Midfielder64'
6.87
9
Jordi Escobar
Jordi Escobar Attacker
6.75
22
Kialy Abdoul Kone
Kialy Abdoul Kone Attacker
6.84
Referee : Pablo Morales Moreno

Starting XI ▼

13
José Antonio Caro
José Antonio Caro Goalkeeper
7.41
4
Álex Suárez
Álex Suárez Defender
6.78
15
Juanma Herzog
Juanma Herzog Defender
6.54
21
Giovanni Bonfanti
Giovanni Bonfanti Defender
6.59
8
Sergio Ruiz
Sergio Ruiz
Midfielder87'
6.5
27
Valentín Pezzolesi
Valentín Pezzolesi Defender
7.28
7
Jefté Betancor
Jefté Betancor Midfielder
7.29
23
Andrés Rodríguez
Andrés Rodríguez
Defender87'
11
Taisei Miyashiro
Taisei Miyashiro Midfielder
7.89
12
Enzo Loiodice
Enzo Loiodice Midfielder
6.66
6
Iñaki González
Iñaki González
Midfielder76'
6.84
20
Kirian Rodríguez
Kirian Rodríguez (C) Midfielder
7.01
10
Jesé
Jesé Attacker
6.27
—
Jesé
66'
14
Manu Fuster
Manu Fuster Attacker
7.61
29
Elías Romero
Elías Romero
Attacker87'
6.44

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
José Matos → Carlos Redru
9th Substitution
90'
87'
Event
Andrés Rodríguez → Jefté Betancor
6th Substitution
87'
Event
Elías Romero → Manu Fuster
7th Substitution
87'
Event
Sergio Ruiz → Giovanni Bonfanti
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Iñaki González → Enzo Loiodice
5th Substitution
Event
Gabriel Okoro → Kuki Zalazar
4th Substitution
73'
69'
Event
Manu Fuster
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
66'
Event
Rafael Cruz → Jesé
3rd Substitution
Event
Ale Meléndez → Yann Bodiger
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi → Alejandro Camacho
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Kialy Abdoul Kone
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
50'
1ST-HALF
Event
José Juan Romero
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
32'
30'
Event
Giovanni Bonfanti
Goal awarded
29'
Event
Taisei Miyashiro
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Lapena's header is saved.
90
Update Update
Sandro Ramirez comes on for Manuel Fuster.
90
Update Update
Sergio Ruiz Alonso comes on for Giovanni Bonfanti.
90
Update Update
Jose Matos is on, and Carlos Redruello is off.
87
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-2.
84
Update Update
Sandro Ramirez comes on for Manuel Fuster.
83
Update Update
Sandro Ramirez comes on for Manuel Fuster.
81
Update Update
Sergio Ruiz Alonso comes on for Giovanni Bonfanti.
78
Update Update
Jose Matos is on, and Carlos Redruello is off.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Marino Illescas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Cedric Teguia takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Cedric Teguia takes a left-footed shot but misses.
73
Attempt Attempt
Jefte Betancor Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
72
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, Kuki, is saved with a left-footed shot.
72
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Lapena takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
71
Attempt Attempt
Marino Illescas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Attempt Attempt
Marino Illescas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Manuel Fuster scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Taisei Miyashiro.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Manuel Fuster scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Taisei Miyashiro.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Manuel Fuster scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Taisei Miyashiro.
64
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Escobar attempts a header but misses the shot.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Manuel Fuster scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Taisei Miyashiro.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Manuel Fuster scores, making it 0-2, assisted by Taisei Miyashiro.
56
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Escobar takes a header shot but misses.
55
Attempt Attempt
Kialy Abdoul Kone takes a left-footed shot but misses.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Kialy Abdoul Kone.
49
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Carlos Hernandez Alarcon Head Shot Missed
49
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 0-1.
45
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Redruello takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
41
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Redruello takes a left-footed shot but misses.
40
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Redruello takes a left-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Jese Rodriguez Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
39
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Redruello takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
30
Attempt Attempt
Jese Rodriguez Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision confirms the goal for Giovanni Bonfanti.
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Taisei Miyashiro with his right foot finds the back of the net.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision confirms the goal for Giovanni Bonfanti.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Taisei Miyashiro takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
27
Update Update
Offside.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
17
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Escobar takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
17
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Escobar takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Loiodice takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
4
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Redruello takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Pablo Morales Moreno.

CONCLUSION

Las Palmas secured a comfortable 0-2 victory away at Ceuta in this fixture. Starting with a first-half goal, they maintained their advantage throughout the second period to double their lead. Ceuta's possession advantage did not translate into scoring chances that could alter the outcome. The absence of any dismissals allowed both sides to play with full squads until the end. Overall, the stronger team delivered a performance consistent with their status. This match result reflects the disparity in quality between the two sides on the day. Las Palmas will take confidence from this away win as they continue their campaign.