Eldense vs Cádiz preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Nuevo Pepico Amat
La Liga 2
EldenseELD
2 – 2
CádizCAD
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Eldense hosted Cádiz in a match that concluded with a 2-2 draw after a goalless first half. Possession was closely contested with Eldense holding 48 percent and Cádiz 52 percent. No red cards were shown to either side during the contest. Cádiz entered as the stronger team yet the final outcome produced a significant deviation from pre-match positioning for the visitors. Efficiency metrics remained in line with observed patterns throughout the game. The absence of xG data limited direct comparisons but the result aligned with market expectations. Second half adjustments contributed to the even scoreline without major disruptions from disciplinary events.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Significant deviation occurred for Cádiz as the stronger team in the 2-2 draw.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with observed patterns for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG data was unavailable so alignment could not be confirmed from the match.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed due to null values in the data.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the 2-2 result beyond standard second half play.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued so distortion from disciplinary actions was absent.
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
D. Palencia Caballero
D. Palencia Caballero
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
J. Méndez Mateo
J. Méndez Mateo
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
M. Ortuño Sierra
M. Ortuño Sierra
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
G. Altuna Paguey
G. Altuna Paguey
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
Eldense C. Barragán Escobar
C. Barragán Escobar
VS
Cádiz A. Celades López
A. Celades López
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.53
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Almería Rank: 73 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Celta Fortuna Rank: 64 D
Racing Santander Rank: 76 L
Leganés Rank: 66 W
Castellón Rank: 71 D
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 L
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 59 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 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.
43.73
60.29
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Eldense
Cádiz
Power Score
43.73
60.29
League Position
18
11
Global Rank
494
536

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

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

Eldense

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

Cádiz

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

Eldense ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Cádiz
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.29
18.56
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.56
27.29
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
Eldense +0.93 Efficiency Index
vs
Cádiz -0.93 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Eldense
Cádiz
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.

Eldense ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Cádiz
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Eldense Cádiz
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
Eldense Cádiz
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.
Eldense
Cádiz
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.

–
Eldense
vs
Cádiz
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Eldense Cádiz
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
Eldense 0.16
Cádiz 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Eldense Cádiz
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
Eldense 0.06
Cádiz 0.03
Eldense
Cádiz
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CAD had peak pressure around 78'.
  • CAD started the game with stronger pressure.
ELD Pressure CAD Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CAD reached the top pressure at 78' (55.34).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Eldense ELD Home
3 matches
Cádiz CAD Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
4
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:54:04+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nuevo Pepico Amat
Capacity
8000
Attendance
3711
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Daniel Palencia Caballero
Joan Méndez Mateo
Miguel Ortuño Sierra
Gaizka Altuna Paguey

Statistics

Possession
ELD
49%
CAD
51%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 1
62 Dangerous attacks 33
48 Possession 52
7 Corners 3
16 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

0 Ball Safe 1
6 Goal Kicks 8
4 Substitutions 5
29 Throwins 15
1 Assists 1
14 Dribble Attempts 14
14 Successful Dribbles 9
100 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

93 Attacks 83

Possession

47 Long Passes 74
396 Passes 434
315 Successful Passes 372
80 Successful Passes Percentage 86
6 Key Passes 5
16 Successful Long Passes 37
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

Defensive

4 Saves 4
15 Tackles 8
13 Interceptions 11
52 Duels Won 41

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 14
3 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

4 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Daniel Palencia Caballero

Starting XI ▼

1
Ramón Vila
Ramón Vila Goalkeeper
6.21
4
Floris Smand
Floris Smand Defender
6.43
5
Álex Serradell
Álex Serradell Defender
6.44
17
Jesús Clemente
Jesús Clemente (C) Defender
6.87
21
David Ruiz
David Ruiz Defender
6.19
7
Jorge Rastrojo
Jorge Rastrojo Midfielder
6.88
6
Borja Calvo
Borja Calvo
Midfielder62'
6.51
10
Fidel
Fidel Midfielder
7.44
14
Justin Smith
Justin Smith Midfielder
6.14
18
Guillermo Macho
Guillermo Macho Midfielder
7.41
20
Rodri Puertolas
Rodri Puertolas
Attacker83'
6.46
23
Jordi Martín
Jordi Martín Midfielder
7.08
24
Javi Martínez
Javi Martínez
Midfielder62'
6.97
9
Mariano Carmona
Mariano Carmona Attacker
7.15
15
Carlos Guirao
Carlos Guirao
Midfielder90'
Referee : Daniel Palencia Caballero

Starting XI ▼

13
Jokin Ezkieta
Jokin Ezkieta Goalkeeper
6.7
4
Javi Castro
Javi Castro Defender
6.54
31
Noah Obioma Ukwuije
Noah Obioma Ukwuije Defender
5.97
14
Bojan Kovacevic
Bojan Kovacevic
Defender60'
6.66
33
Manuel Rivera
Manuel Rivera Defender
6.34
12
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
Defender90+2'
5
Joaquín González
Joaquín González Midfielder
6.42
18
Rominigue Kouamé
Rominigue Kouamé
Midfielder60'
6.83
11
José Antonio de la Rosa
José Antonio de la Rosa (C) Midfielder
7.12
20
Borja Vázquez
Borja Vázquez
Attacker73'
7.15
16
Antoñito Cordero
Antoñito Cordero Midfielder
6.77
23
Damián Rodríguez
Damián Rodríguez Midfielder
6.48
27
Juan Díaz
Juan Díaz Midfielder
6.43
19
Urko Izeta
Urko Izeta Attacker
6.55
24
Ibon Sánchez
Ibon Sánchez Attacker
7.31
21
V. Kopotun
V. Kopotun
Attacker73'
6.48

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Álex Serradell
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+3'
90+2'
Event
Giorgi Gocholeishvili → Manuel Rivera
9th Substitution
Event
Carlos Guirao → Mariano Carmona
8th Substitution
90'
88'
Event
Rominigue Kouamé
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Rodri Puertolas → Guillermo Macho
7th Substitution
83'
Event
Mariano Carmona
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
82'
77'
Event
Bojan Kovacevic
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
74'
Event
Antoñito Cordero
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
73'
Event
V. Kopotun → Ibon Sánchez
5th Substitution
73'
Event
Borja Vázquez → José Antonio de la Rosa
6th Substitution
Event
Guillermo Macho
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
70'
Event
Borja Calvo → Jorge Rastrojo
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Javi Martínez → Jordi Martín
4th Substitution
62'
60'
Event
Rominigue Kouamé → Joaquín González
1st Substitution
60'
Event
Bojan Kovacevic → Noah Obioma Ukwuije
2nd Substitution
54'
Event
Ibon Sánchez
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Mariano Carmona
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
49'
1ST-HALF
37'
Event
Damián Rodríguez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alex Garralaga Serradell.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-2.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alex Garralaga Serradell.
88
Update Update
Giorgi Gocholeishvili is on, and Manuel Rivera is off.
85
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-2.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alex Garralaga Serradell.
82
Substitution Substitution
Carlos Guirao is substituted for Mariano Carmona.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Rominigue Kouame.
81
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-2.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alex Garralaga Serradell.
79
Substitution Substitution
Carlos Guirao is substituted for Mariano Carmona.
78
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-2.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alex Garralaga Serradell.
74
Update Update
Carlos Guirao is coming on for Mariano Carmona.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Rominigue Kouame receives a yellow card.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Antonio Cordero scores, bringing the match to 2-2.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alex Garralaga Serradell.
70
Substitution Substitution
Carlos Guirao is substituted for Mariano Carmona.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Rominigue Kouame.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
63
Substitution Substitution
Rodri is substituted for Guillermo Macho.
62
Substitution Substitution
Rodri is substituted for Guillermo Macho.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Borja Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
60
Attempt Attempt
Javier Martinez Calvo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Update Update
Borja Vazquez comes on for Jose Antonio de la Rosa.
58
Update Update
Vladyslav Kopotun is on, and Ibon Sanchez is off.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Guillermo Macho takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Javier Martinez Calvo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ibon Sanchez scores with a left-footed shot.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ibon Sanchez scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Jose Antonio de la Rosa.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Mariano Carmona with his left foot results in a goal.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mariano Carmona scores with a left-footed shot.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mariano Carmona scores with a left-footed shot.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mariano Carmona scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Jordi Martin.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Attempt Attempt
Jesus Clemente takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Daniel Palencia.

CONCLUSION

The 2-2 draw between Eldense and Cádiz reflected balanced possession and an even halftime score of 0-0. Cádiz as the stronger side experienced notable deviation yet the result stayed aligned with available indicators. Efficiency remained consistent without shifts that would suggest unusual performance changes. Limited xG information prevented deeper outcome verification but no red card events introduced distortion to the final tally. The match proceeded without second half adjustments that deviated from expected patterns. Overall the game highlighted structural elements that produced an even scoreline despite pre-match team strength differences. This outcome underscores the role of in-game developments in determining results when baseline metrics show close competition.