Girona vs Arsenal preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Club Friendlies 1
Full Time
Regular Season

CONTEXT

The match between Girona and Arsenal ended in a decisive 1-4 victory for the away side. Arsenal took an early command of the proceedings by scoring twice before the interval to lead 0-2 at halftime. Girona managed to pull one goal back in the second period but could not prevent further concessions as Arsenal added two more to their tally. With possession split at 48 percent for the home team and 52 percent for the visitors the game remained competitive in terms of ball control. No red cards were shown to players from either team ensuring the contest proceeded without numerical imbalances. The stronger team lived up to expectations by dominating the result from start to finish. This outcome highlighted the disparity in quality between the sides on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Girona 1-4 Arsenal. Arsenal showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the performance of the away side.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment is unavailable due to missing expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed with null values provided.
  • Event impact: Event impact was minimal with no second half adjustments noted.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent given zero red cards for both 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
No referee statistics available.
Girona Girona
Girona
VS
Arsenal Arsenal
Arsenal
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 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.
78.62
99.77
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Girona
Arsenal
Power Score
78.62
99.77
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
110
2

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Girona

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Arsenal

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

Girona ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Arsenal
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.04
24.62
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.62
26.04
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
Girona +0.02 Efficiency Index
vs
Arsenal -0.02 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Girona
Arsenal
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.

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

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

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ARS had peak pressure around 46'.
  • GIR started the game with stronger pressure.
GIR Pressure ARS Pressure
Pressure Index: ARS reached the top pressure at 46' (62.83).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Girona GIR Home
1 matches
Arsenal ARS Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:03:29+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

No team formation data available.

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Capacity
14624
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
GIR
49%
ARS
51%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 4
7 Shots 5
30 Dangerous attacks 36
48 Possession 52
5 Corners 4
11 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

68 Ball Safe 83
8 Goal Attempts 10
11 Substitutions 11
5 Throwins 9
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 4
0 Injuries 1
2 Dribble Attempts 6

Attacking

65 Attacks 60

Possession

15 Long Passes 14
376 Passes 393
92 Successful Passes Percentage 91
6 Key Passes 8

Defensive

1 Saves 5
8 Tackles 5
7 Interceptions 4

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 5

Discipline

9 Fouls 11

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Cristhian Stuani Oleksandr Pyshchur
24th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Demiane Hesus Agustien Gabriel Jesus
22nd Substitution
85'
Event
Theo Julienne Louie Copley
23rd Substitution
Event
Izan González Alejandro Francés
20th Substitution
70'
Event
H. Zamorano Arnau Martínez
21st Substitution
70'
Event
Jastin Garcia Bryan Gil
17th Substitution
69'
Event
Gibert Jordana Fran Beltrán
18th Substitution
69'
Event
Gabriel Misehouy Min-su Kim
19th Substitution
69'
68'
Event
Andre Harriman-Annous Myles Lewis-Skelly
15th Substitution
68'
Event
Ceadach O'Neill Ben White 
16th Substitution
Event
Oleksandr Pyshchur Vladyslav Vanat
14th Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Brayden Clarke  Fábio Vieira
7th Substitution
61'
Event
Louie Copley Cristhian Mosquera
8th Substitution
61'
Event
Ife Ibrahim Ethan Nwaneri
9th Substitution
61'
Event
Ismeal Kabia Max Dowman
10th Substitution
61'
Event
Illan Meslier Kepa Arrizabalaga
11th Substitution
61'
Event
Reiss Nelson Christos Tzolis
12th Substitution
61'
Event
Joshua Ogunnaike Riccardo Calafiori
13th Substitution
Event
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov Paulo Gazzaniga
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Iván Martín Donny van de Beek
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Antal Yaakobishvili David López
6th Substitution
60'
55'
Event
1st Yellowcard
54'
53'
Event
4th Goal
50'
1ST-HALF
33'
Event
Gabriel Jesus Viktor Gyökeres
1st Substitution
33'
Event
Marli Salmon Piero Hincapié
2nd Substitution
33'
Event
Fábio Vieira Kai Havertz
3rd Substitution
30'
16'
Event
1st Goal

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Antal Yaakobishvili takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Attempt Attempt
Antal Yaakobishvili takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Attempt Attempt
Antal Yaakobishvili takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 1-4.
89
Attempt Attempt
Antal Yaakobishvili takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Substitution Substitution
Theo Julienne is substituted off for Louie Copley.
85
Update Update
Demiane Agustien comes on for Gabriel Jesus.
85
Update Update
Christian Ricardo Stuani is on, and Oleksandr Pyshchur is off.
84
Attempt Attempt
Abel Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Abel Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
83
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Misehouy takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oleksandr Pyshchur with his right foot is blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Ifeoluwa David Ibrahim's header is saved.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Update Update
Javier Sarasa is on, and Vladyslav Vanat is off.
65
Update Update
Javier Sarasa comes on for Vladyslav Vanat.
62
Substitution Substitution
Ismeal Kabia is substituted for Max Dowman.
61
Attempt Attempt
Reiss Nelson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Update Update
Illan Meslier comes on for Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta.
61
Update Update
Reiss Nelson comes on for Christos Tzolis.
60
Update Update
Antal Yaakobishvili comes on for David Lopez Silva.
60
Update Update
On Vladyslav Krapyvtsov, off Paulo Gazzaniga.
60
Update Update
Abel Ruiz comes on for Lass.
60
Update Update
Ivan Martin comes on for Donny van de Beek.
59
Attempt Attempt
Vladyslav Vanat takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
57
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot saved.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gabriel Jesus takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gabriel Jesus scores, making it 1-4.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Max Dowman takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-3.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Arnau Martinez scores with a header.
50
Attempt Attempt
Vladyslav Vanat's left-footed shot is blocked.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arnau Martinez scores, making it 1-2, assisted by Minsu Kim.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Update Update
Fabio Vieira comes on for Kai Havertz.
32
Update Update
Gabriel Jesus is on, and Viktor Gyokeres is off.
32
Substitution Substitution
Marli Salmon is substituted for Piero Hincapie.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Christos Tzolis scores with a right-footed shot.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Christos Tzolis scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Riccardo Calafiori.
29
Attempt Attempt
Cristhian Mosquera attempts a header but misses the shot.
27
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Beltran takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Attempt Attempt
Christos Tzolis takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
21
Attempt Attempt
Arnau Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Kai Havertz scores with a left-footed shot.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kai Havertz scores, making it 1-0.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Riccardo Calafiori's header is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Girona 1-4 Arsenal. Structural assessment: Arsenal 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.