Córdoba vs Girona preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
La Liga 2
CórdobaCÓR
2 1
GironaGIR
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
Diego Bri - 37'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Córdoba hosted Girona in a match that saw the home side secure a 2-1 victory. The first half ended with Córdoba leading 2-0 after an efficient opening period. Girona held 55 percent possession compared to Córdoba's 45 percent yet failed to convert territorial advantage into goals before the break. The second half brought a response from the visitors who pulled one back but could not find an equalizer. No red cards were issued to either team throughout the contest. Córdoba as the stronger side delivered a performance consistent with their status despite the possession deficit. The final scoreline of 2-1 reflected the home team's ability to maintain control after establishing an early lead. The outcome highlighted effective finishing in key moments.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Córdoba recorded a significant deviation from pre-match expectations in claiming the win.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall team performance indicators.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable to assess alignment with the final result.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with expectations for the designated stronger team.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals figures were available for either Córdoba or Girona.
  • Event impact: The 2-0 halftime lead shaped the match trajectory toward the 2-1 conclusion.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so disciplinary events created no match 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
G. Cid Camacho
G. Cid Camacho
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
D. Pescador Hernández
D. Pescador Hernández
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
José Bordoy
José Bordoy
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
A. Tomé Alonso
A. Tomé Alonso
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
Córdoba I. Ania Cadavieco
I. Ania Cadavieco
VS
Girona E. Álvarez Sanjuán
E. Álvarez Sanjuán
1.11
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Burgos Rank: 72 L
Huesca Rank: 60 D
SD Eibar Rank: 70 L
Albacete Rank: 69 L
Granada Rank: 65 W
Castellón Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Leganés Rank: 65 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.59
45.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Córdoba
Girona
Power Score
66.59
45.07
League Position
8
10
Global Rank
340
144

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
Córdoba — Opponent-weighted form score
Girona — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Córdoba Girona

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

Córdoba

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

Girona

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

Córdoba ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Girona
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.33
22.27
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.27
29.33
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
Córdoba +0.75 Efficiency Index
vs
Girona -0.75 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Córdoba
Girona
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.

Córdoba ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Girona
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Córdoba Girona
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
Córdoba Girona
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.
Córdoba
Girona
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.

–
Córdoba
vs
Girona
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Córdoba Girona
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
Córdoba 0.25
Girona 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Córdoba Girona
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
Córdoba 0.02
Girona 0.05
Córdoba
Girona
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GIR had peak pressure around 83'.
  • CÓR started the game with stronger pressure.
CÓR Pressure GIR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GIR reached the top pressure at 83' (74.72).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
Capacity
21384
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Germán Cid Camacho
Daniel Pescador Hernández
José Miguel Bordoy Homar
Alejandro Tomé Alonso

Statistics

Possession
CÓR
47%
GIR
53%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 6
44 Dangerous attacks 45
45 Possession 55
2 Corners 3
10 Free kicks 23
4 Yellow Cards 5

Match Overview

66 Ball Safe 77
8 Goal Kicks 6
7 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
7 Throwins 14
1 Assists 1
1 Injuries 1
18 Dribble Attempts 25
8 Successful Dribbles 11
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

77 Attacks 86

Possession

60 Long Passes 47
376 Passes 469
309 Successful Passes 407
82 Successful Passes Percentage 87
7 Key Passes 9
31 Successful Long Passes 14
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 30

Defensive

2 Saves 1
23 Tackles 17
7 Interceptions 5
57 Duels Won 61

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 21
8 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
23 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Germán Cid Camacho

Starting XI ▼

1
Iker Álvarez
Iker Álvarez Goalkeeper
6.77
3
Dani Tasende
Dani Tasende Defender
6.71
4
Álex Martín
Álex Martín Defender
6.92
5
Juan Gutiérrez
Juan Gutiérrez
Defender74'
6.46
16
Rubén Alves
Rubén Alves Defender
6.92
27
Egoitz Muñoz
Egoitz Muñoz Defender
6.16
8
Isma Ruiz
Isma Ruiz (C) Midfielder
7.3
22
Yussi Diarra
Yussi Diarra Midfielder
6.46
28
Eder García
Eder García Midfielder
6.53
6
Damián Cáceres
Damián Cáceres
Midfielder65'
6.18
11
Diego Bri
Diego Bri Attacker
8.03
10
Kevin Medina
Kevin Medina
Attacker65'
6.71
15
Victor Sánchez
Victor Sánchez Attacker
7.08
9
Diego Percan
Diego Percan
Attacker53'
7.04
23
Cristian Carracedo
Cristian Carracedo Attacker
7.22
18
Enol Rodríguez
Enol Rodríguez
Attacker74'
6.28
Referee : Germán Cid Camacho

Starting XI ▼

13
Paulo Gazzaniga
Paulo Gazzaniga Goalkeeper
6.47
4
Arnau Martínez
Arnau Martínez (C) Defender
6.62
11
Álex Moreno
Álex Moreno Defender
7.11
16
Alejandro Francés
Alejandro Francés Defender
6.84
38
Holmes Zamorano
Holmes Zamorano Defender
7
8
Fran Beltrán
Fran Beltrán Midfielder
6.74
14
Iván Morante
Iván Morante Midfielder
6.57
29
Lass Kourouma
Lass Kourouma
Midfielder63'
6.54
24
Izan González
Izan González Midfielder
6.22
12
Dawda Camara
Dawda Camara
Attacker46'
6.54
9
Abel Ruiz
Abel Ruiz Attacker
6.37
22
Yáser Asprilla
Yáser Asprilla
Midfielder63'
7.4
17
Bryan Gil
Bryan Gil Attacker
7.08
6
Donny van de Beek
Donny van de Beek
Midfielder76'
6.26
20
Min-su Kim
Min-su Kim Attacker
6.74
7
Cristhian Stuani
Cristhian Stuani
Attacker76'
6.39

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Lass Kourouma
Argument / 9th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Cristhian Stuani
Foul / 8th Yellowcard
88'
Event
Dawda Camara
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
88'
Event
Álex Moreno
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
85'
Event
Yáser Asprilla
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Enol Rodríguez
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
83'
76'
Event
Donny van de Beek → Bryan Gil
9th Substitution
76'
Event
Cristhian Stuani → Min-su Kim
10th Substitution
Event
Juan Gutiérrez → Álex Martín
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Enol Rodríguez → Cristian Carracedo
8th Substitution
74'
Event
Damián Cáceres
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
72'
67'
Event
Min-su Kim
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Damián Cáceres → Eder García
5th Substitution
65'
Event
Kevin Medina → Diego Bri
6th Substitution
65'
63'
Event
Yáser Asprilla → Abel Ruiz
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Lass Kourouma → Iván Morante
4th Substitution
Event
Egoitz Muñoz
Off the ball foul / 2nd Yellowcard
62'
Event
Eder García
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
54'
Event
Diego Percan → Victor Sánchez
2nd Substitution
53'
46'
Event
Dawda Camara → Izan González
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Diego Bri
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
37'
Event
Victor Sánchez
Header / 1st Goal
12'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Lass.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Christian Ricardo Stuani receives a yellow card.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Dawda Camara Sankhare.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alexandre Moreno Lopera.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yaser Asprilla takes a left-footed shot and scores.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Yaser Asprilla scores, making it 2-1.
84
Attempt Attempt
Juan Gutierrez attempts a header but misses the shot.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Enol Rodriguez Heres receives a yellow card.
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alejandro Frances Torrijo with his left foot, but it misses the target.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Donny van de Beek comes on for Bryan Gil Salvatierra.
76
Substitution Substitution
Christian Ricardo Stuani is substituted off for Minsu Kim.
74
Update Update
Juan Gutierrez is on, and Jose Alejandro Martin Valeron is off.
74
Update Update
Enol Rodriguez comes on, replacing Cristian Carracedo.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot taken but missed the target.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Damian Caceres Rodriguez.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Damian Caceres Rodriguez.
71
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
Attempt Attempt
Dani Tasende takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
Attempt Attempt
Dani Tasende takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Minsu Kim receives a yellow card.
65
Update Update
Damian Caceres Rodriguez is on, and Eder Garcia is off.
65
Update Update
On comes Kevin Villodres, off goes Diego Vicente Bri Carrazoni.
64
Attempt Attempt
Isma Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Update Update
On comes Lass, off goes Ivan Morante Ruiz.
63
Update Update
Yaser Asprilla comes on for Abel Ruiz.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Egoitz Munoz Larrea.
61
Attempt Attempt
Percan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Eder Garcia receives a yellow card.
53
Update Update
On comes Percan, off goes Victor Sanchez.
50
Attempt Attempt
Eder Garcia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Dawda Camara Sankhare attempts a header but misses the shot.
46
Update Update
Dawda Camara Sankhare is on, and Izan Gonzalez is off.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Diego Bri scores with a left-footed shot.
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
30
Attempt Attempt
Victor Sanchez attempts a header but misses the shot.
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot with the left foot is saved.
21
Update Update
Offside.
17
Update Update
Offside.
16
Attempt Attempt
Alexandre Moreno Lopera takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
15
Update Update
Offside.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Victor Sanchez takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor Sanchez scores to make it 1-0.
7
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
4
Attempt Attempt
Ruben Gonzalez takes a header shot but misses.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Attempt Attempt
Min-su Kim takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is German Cid Camacho.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Córdoba 2-1 Girona. Structural assessment: Córdoba exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.