Córdoba vs Granada preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
La Liga 2
CórdobaCÓR
GranadaGRA
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The upcoming La Liga 2 regular season clash pits Córdoba against Granada at the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel. With power scores nearly identical at 67.2 for the home side and 66.77 for the visitors, the contest promises to be tight. Córdoba enjoys a slight overall edge as the stronger team by a narrow 0.4 points. In domestic standings, Granada sits comfortably in eighth place while Córdoba occupies seventeenth. Form scores indicate Granada holds the advantage with 32.33 against Córdoba's 22.17, pointing to better recent momentum for the away side. The venue provides a familiar setting for the hosts, potentially offering some comfort in this balanced matchup. Both teams will look to exploit any small margins in what appears to be a competitive league fixture during the 2026/2027 campaign. The absence of detailed last outing information adds an element of uncertainty to preparations.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Córdoba holds a marginal power advantage of 0.4 points over Granada in this league encounter.
  • Form: Granada enters with a superior form score of 32.33 compared to Córdoba's 22.17.
  • Squad: Both squads are evenly matched based on available team metrics for this La Liga 2 match.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency data remains unavailable for the upcoming fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play analysis is limited without recent outing details for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators are not accessible given the current data constraints.
  • xVariable: The minimal power differential suggests a closely contested game between the two teams.
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
Córdoba I. Ania Cadavieco
I. Ania Cadavieco
VS
Granada J. Rojo Martín
J. Rojo Martín
1.35
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Girona Rank: 76 W
Burgos Rank: 72 L
Huesca Rank: 60 D
SD Eibar Rank: 71 L
Albacete Rank: 68 L
Granada Rank: 67 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mallorca Rank: 78 W
Real Oviedo Rank: 72 D
Sporting Gijón Rank: 70 L
Mirandés Rank: 62 L
Burgos Rank: 72 L
Córdoba Rank: 67 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1
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.
67.2
66.77
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Córdoba
Granada
Power Score
67.2
66.77
League Position
17
8
Global Rank
343
359

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Córdoba CÓR Home
4 matches
Granada GRA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
7
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T01:02:35+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
Capacity
21384
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Dámaso Arcediano Monescillo
Christian Arlex Valverde Monsalve
Samuel Sanz Torcal

Expected Lineup

Referee : Dámaso Arcediano Monescillo

Starting XI ▼

1
Iker Álvarez
Iker Álvarez Goalkeeper
6.55
11
Diego Bri
Diego Bri Attacker
8.03
18
Enol Rodríguez
Enol Rodríguez Centre Forward
6.31
23
Cristian Carracedo
Cristian Carracedo Attacker
7.79
4
Álex Martín
Álex Martín Right Back
6.57
16
Rubén Alves
Rubén Alves Left Back
6.68
3
Dani Tasende
Dani Tasende Left Back
6.59
8
Isma Ruiz
Isma Ruiz Central Midfield
7.12
27
Egoitz Muñoz
Egoitz Muñoz Right Back
6.58
28
Eder García
Eder García Central Midfield
7.12
22
Yussi Diarra
Yussi Diarra Central Midfield
7.01
Referee : Dámaso Arcediano Monescillo

Starting XI ▼

13
Raúl Lizoain
Raúl Lizoain Goalkeeper
7.35
26
Sergio Rodelas
Sergio Rodelas Attacker
6.37
11
José Manuel Arnáiz
José Manuel Arnáiz Attacker
6.91
19
Chinaza Onouha
Chinaza Onouha Centre Forward
18
Sergio López
Sergio López Right Back
7.04
22
Baïla Diallo
Baïla Diallo Left Back
7.07
35
Bourama Dembélé
Bourama Dembélé Left Back
6.69
4
Rubén Alcaraz
Rubén Alcaraz Central Midfield
6.86
5
Manu Lama
Manu Lama Right Back
6.92
6
Gerard Gumbau
Gerard Gumbau Central Midfield
6.81
8
Pedro Alemañ
Pedro Alemañ Central Midfield

CONCLUSION

In this evenly poised encounter the narrow power differential suggests neither side will dominate outright. Granada's stronger form could influence their approach allowing them to press for initiative despite the away status. Córdoba benefiting from home support and a slight structural edge may focus on defensive solidity to counter the visitors momentum. With league positions highlighting Granada's higher standing the match could hinge on individual moments rather than overall superiority. Limited data on efficiency and transitions means tactical adaptability will be key. Overall expect a measured game where set piece opportunities though data sparse might prove decisive if chances arise. The season context adds intrigue to this regular season battle.