Girona vs Las Palmas preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
La Liga 2
GironaGIR
5 2
Las PalmasLPA
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
Yáser Asprilla - 60', 72'
Izan González - 90+1'
Goal
|
Goal
Iván Jaime - 48'
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Red Card Jesé 75'

CONTEXT

Girona secured a 5-2 victory over Las Palmas after leading 1-0 at halftime. The home side prevailed despite Las Palmas being designated the stronger team and controlling 56 percent of possession. Girona posted 1.54 expected goals compared to 0.62 for the visitors. A red card issued to Las Palmas in the second half contributed to adjustments in play. The final outcome aligned with the expected goals differential of 0.92. Girona demonstrated a significant deviation as the winner in this encounter. The match highlighted how second half events shaped the result beyond initial projections.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Girona recorded a significant structural deviation as the winner despite pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match dynamics throughout.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment showed Girona at 1.54 exceeding Las Palmas at 0.62.
  • Market alignment: The result proved market aligned with the observed performance metrics.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were fulfilled as the outcome matched the 0.92 differential.
  • Event impact: Event impact from the second half adjustments proved decisive for the 5-2 score.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion from the away team's dismissal altered second half flow.
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
A. Fuentes Molina
A. Fuentes Molina
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
Girona E. Álvarez Sanjuán
E. Álvarez Sanjuán
VS
Las Palmas R. De La Barrera Fernández
R. De La Barrera Fernández
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Córdoba Rank: 66 L
Leganés Rank: 65 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ceuta Rank: 64 W
Albacete Rank: 70 W
Málaga Rank: 75 D
Málaga Rank: 75 L
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 74 W
Real Zaragoza Rank: 59 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 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.
46.92
73.15
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Girona
Las Palmas
Power Score
46.92
73.15
League Position
6
4
Global Rank
121
182

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

Girona

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

Girona ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Las Palmas
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.68
11.16
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
11.16
40.68
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 +3.14 Efficiency Index
vs
Las Palmas -3.14 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Girona
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.

Girona
vs
Las Palmas
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Girona Las Palmas
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
2%
0%
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.
-0.04 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Girona Las Palmas
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
2%
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).
+0.00 vs -0.04
Girona
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.

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Girona
vs
Las Palmas
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Girona 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
Girona 0.94
Las Palmas 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Girona 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
Girona 0.08
Las Palmas 0.28
Girona
Las Palmas
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 71'.
  • LPA started the game with stronger pressure.
GIR Pressure LPA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GIR reached the top pressure at 71' (55.69).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Girona GIR Home
2 matches
Las Palmas LPA Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T00:35:25+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Capacity
14624
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Andrés Fuentes Molina

Statistics

Possession
GIR
47%
LPA
53%

Top Statistics

5 Goals 2
6 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 0
18 Dangerous attacks 25
44 Possession 56
4 Corners 1
13 Free kicks 17
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

58 Ball Safe 68
1 Goal Kicks 8
16 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 12
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Injuries 1
14 Dribble Attempts 13
7 Successful Dribbles 4
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 31

Attacking

25 Attacks 62
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

46 Long Passes 35
418 Passes 544
366 Successful Passes 481
88 Successful Passes Percentage 88
13 Key Passes 4
24 Successful Long Passes 14
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

3 Saves 3
14 Tackles 12
15 Interceptions 4
37 Duels Won 38

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 9
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

5 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Andrés Fuentes Molina

Starting XI ▼

13
Paulo Gazzaniga
Paulo Gazzaniga Goalkeeper
6.09
5
David López
David López (C) Defender
6.77
4
Javier Boñar
Javier Boñar
Defender73'
6.28
11
Álex Moreno
Álex Moreno Defender
6.32
16
Alejandro Francés
Alejandro Francés Defender
6.83
38
Holmes Zamorano
Holmes Zamorano Defender
6.67
8
Fran Beltrán
Fran Beltrán Midfielder
7.53
34
Oleksandr Pyshchur
Oleksandr Pyshchur
Attacker84'
6.14
17
Bryan Gil
Bryan Gil Midfielder
6.76
21
Jastin Garcia
Jastin Garcia Midfielder
7.25
22
Yáser Asprilla
Yáser Asprilla
Midfielder57'
2
8.62
24
Izan González
Izan González Midfielder
7.34
9
Abel Ruiz
Abel Ruiz Attacker
7.4
14
Iván Morante
Iván Morante
Midfielder73'
6.58
19
Vladyslav Vanat
Vladyslav Vanat Attacker
7.2
6
Donny van de Beek
Donny van de Beek
Midfielder83'
6.4
Referee : Andrés Fuentes Molina

Starting XI ▼

13
José Antonio Caro
José Antonio Caro Goalkeeper
5.13
4
Álex Suárez
Álex Suárez Defender
5.91
5
Enrique Clemente
Enrique Clemente Defender
5.75
15
Juanma Herzog
Juanma Herzog Defender
6.32
21
Giovanni Bonfanti
Giovanni Bonfanti
Defender46'
5.33
27
Valentín Pezzolesi
Valentín Pezzolesi Defender
5.95
7
Jefté Betancor
Jefté Betancor Midfielder
6.35
24
Iván Jaime
Iván Jaime
Midfielder46'
7.42
11
Taisei Miyashiro
Taisei Miyashiro Midfielder
6.7
12
Enzo Loiodice
Enzo Loiodice Midfielder
6.64
6
Iñaki González
Iñaki González
Midfielder69'
5.86
20
Kirian Rodríguez
Kirian Rodríguez (C) Midfielder
6.36
8
Sergio Ruiz
Sergio Ruiz
Midfielder79'
6.45
10
Jesé
Jesé Attacker
6.13
14
Manu Fuster
Manu Fuster Attacker
6.74
19
Sandro Ramírez
Sandro Ramírez
Attacker69'
6.81

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Giovanni Bonfanti
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Izan González
Right foot shot / 7th Goal
90+1'
85'
Event
Taisei Miyashiro
Left foot shot / 6th Goal
Event
Oleksandr Pyshchur → Fran Beltrán
10th Substitution
84'
Event
Donny van de Beek → Vladyslav Vanat
9th Substitution
83'
79'
Event
Sergio Ruiz → Kirian Rodríguez
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Jesé
Foul / 1st Redcard
Event
Bryan Gil
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
74'
Event
Javier Boñar → David López
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Iván Morante → Abel Ruiz
7th Substitution
73'
Event
Yáser Asprilla
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
72'
Event
Abel Ruiz
Goal disallowed
69'
69'
Event
Iñaki González → Enzo Loiodice
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Sandro Ramírez → Manu Fuster
5th Substitution
Event
Yáser Asprilla
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
60'
Event
Yáser Asprilla → Jastin Garcia
3rd Substitution
57'
Event
Fran Beltrán
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
55'
48'
Event
Iván Jaime
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
46'
Event
Giovanni Bonfanti → Juanma Herzog
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Iván Jaime → Jefté Betancor
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
27'
Event
Enzo Loiodice
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Jastin Garcia
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
22'
Event
Jastin Garcia
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
6'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alexandre Moreno Lopera with his left foot, but it misses the target.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Giovanni Bonfanti.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Izan Gonzalez scores, making it 5-2.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Izan Gonzalez scores with a right-footed shot.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oleksandr Pyshchur with his right foot, but it's missed.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Izan Gonzalez scores, making it 5-2.
90
Attempt Attempt
Sandro Ramirez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
87
Update Update
Offside.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Taisei Miyashiro with his left foot results in a goal.
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oleksandr Pyshchur with his left foot hits the post.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Taisei Miyashiro scores, making it 4-2, assisted by Inaki Gonzalez.
84
Substitution Substitution
Oleksandr Pyshchur is substituted off for Francisco Beltran.
83
Update Update
Donny van de Beek comes on for Vladyslav Vanat.
82
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Morante Ruiz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Sergio Ruiz Alonso comes on for Kirian Rodriguez Concepcion.
75
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Jese Rodriguez Ruiz.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Bryan Gil Salvatierra.
73
Update Update
Ivan Morante Ruiz is on, and Abel Ruiz is off.
73
Update Update
Javier Bonar comes on for David Lopez Silva.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yaser Asprilla takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Yaser Asprilla scores with an assist from Abel Ruiz. The score is now 4-1.
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ivan Jaime Pajuelo with his right foot, but it's saved.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 5-1.
69
Update Update
Sandro Ramirez comes on for Manuel Fuster.
69
Update Update
Inaki Gonzalez replaces Enzo Loiodice.
67
Update Update
Offside.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: goal disallowed for offside against Abel Ruiz.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yaser Asprilla takes a left-footed shot and scores.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Yaser Asprilla scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Vladyslav Vanat.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Update Update
Yaser Asprilla is on, and Jastin Garcia is off.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Francisco Beltran takes a right-footed shot.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Francisco Beltran scores, making it 2-1.
53
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Ivan Jaime Pajuelo takes a right-footed shot.
48
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Jaime Pajuelo takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ivan Jaime Pajuelo scores, making it 1-1.
46
Update Update
Giovanni Bonfanti comes on for Juanma Herzog.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Ivan Jaime Pajuelo comes on for Jefte Betancor Sanchez.
45
Attempt Attempt
Vladyslav Vanat takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Update Update
Offside.
32
Update Update
Offside.
31
Attempt Attempt
Abel Ruiz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Enzo Loiodice receives a yellow card.
27
Update Update
Offside.
25
Attempt Attempt
Izan Gonzalez has a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Jastin Garcia with his right foot results in a goal.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jastin Garcia scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Francisco Beltran.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Attempt Attempt
Vladyslav Vanat takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Abel Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
6
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jastin Garcia.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

The 5-2 result reflected Girona's ability to convert limited chances effectively after the halftime 1-0 lead. Las Palmas maintained higher possession yet could not overcome the numerical disadvantage following the red card. Expected goals data supported the final margin as consistent with underlying performance. Second half adjustments due to the dismissal created clear openings that Girona exploited. The stronger team designation for Las Palmas did not translate into the outcome. Overall the match demonstrated how key events can override initial team strength indicators while staying aligned with xG measures.