Girona vs Leganés preview
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Round 1 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 30
CONTEXT
Girona faced Leganés in a closely contested encounter that finished 1-1 after a goalless first half. Girona controlled the majority of possession at 69 percent while Leganés operated with 31 percent. Despite being labeled the stronger side Leganés could not secure a victory and settled for the draw. The match featured no red cards and maintained an even scoreline at halftime. Significant deviation was recorded at 100 percent for Leganés yet the outcome proved consistent with overall market alignment. Efficiency remained in line with projections throughout the fixture. Both teams adjusted in the second half to produce one goal each resulting in the shared points. The absence of expected goals metrics limited deeper performance analysis but the final score reflected a balanced result.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Leganés recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent from pre-match expectations.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with projections for the entire match.
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xG alignment: xG alignment remained undetermined because expected goals data was unavailable.
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Market alignment: The 1-1 draw outcome proved aligned with market expectations.
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xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to missing underlying metrics.
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Event impact: The 0-0 halftime score shaped second half play leading to the 1-1 result.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so disciplinary events caused zero 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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
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
M. Barroso Galán
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
D. Pérez de Colosía Alonso
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
M. Ramírez Marco
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
0
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.88
0 i
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mirandés
Rank: 62
W
Cádiz
Rank: 60
L
Huesca
Rank: 60
D
Racing Santander
Rank: 76
L
Deportivo A Coruña
Rank: 73
L
FC Andorra
Rank: 68
L
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
43.44
65.15
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Girona
Leganés
Power Score
43.44
65.15
League Position
8
7
Global Rank
123
394
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
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Opponent-weighted form score
Leganés
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Girona Leganés
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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Girona
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Leganés
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
Leganés
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.65
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.58
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Girona
+2.99
Efficiency Index
vs
Leganés
-2.99
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Girona
Leganés
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
Leganés
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Girona
Leganés
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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vs
—
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Girona
Leganés
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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vs
—
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Girona
Leganés
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
Leganés
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Girona
Leganés
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
0.30
Leganés
0.56
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Girona
Leganés
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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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
0.11
Leganés
0.01
Girona
Leganés
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 98'.
- GIR started the game with stronger pressure.
GIR Pressure
LEG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
GIR reached the top pressure at 98' (100.00).
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
Leganés
LEG
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
5
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:09:03+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-1-4-1
Match Formation
5-4-1
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Capacity
14624
Attendance
10689
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Next Match
Girona
vs
Córdoba
League: La Liga 2
Kickoff: Fri, 21 Aug - 7:00 PM
Venue: Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
Leganés
vs
Real Oviedo
League: La Liga 2
Kickoff: Sat, 22 Aug - 3:00 PM
Venue: Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Statistics
Possession
GIR
67%
LEG
33%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
3
Big Chances Created
1
10
Shots
2
90
Dangerous attacks
9
69
Possession
31
9
Corners
0
16
Free kicks
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
Match Overview
78
Ball Safe
71
2
Goal Kicks
12
16
Goal Attempts
5
5
Substitutions
5
18
Throwins
9
0
Hit Woodwork
1
22
Dribble Attempts
13
16
Successful Dribbles
7
73
Successful Dribbles Percentage
54
Attacking
155
Attacks
44
3
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
36
Long Passes
40
640
Passes
308
596
Successful Passes
252
93
Successful Passes Percentage
82
23
Key Passes
3
26
Successful Long Passes
17
72
Successful Long Passes Percentage
43
Defensive
2
Saves
6
11
Tackles
26
2
Interceptions
7
50
Duels Won
55
Build-up
52
Total Crosses
1
12
Accurate Crosses
0
Discipline
1
Offsides
1
6
Fouls
16
Lineup
Referee :
Iosu Galech Apezteguía
Manager ▼
?. Marsal Juanuix
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
25
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
Goalkeeper
28
Gilbert Jordana
Defender
35
Antal Yaakobishvili
Defender
39
Guillem Badía
Defender
29
Lass Kourouma
Midfielder
15
Viktor Tsygankov
Attacker
19
Vladyslav Vanat
Attacker
Referee :
Iosu Galech Apezteguía
Manager ▼
R. Albés Yáñez
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
13
Luca Zidane
Goalkeeper
31
Nico Lozano
Goalkeeper
28
Beltrán Auguste
Defender
29
David Hamansenya
Defender
18
Benjamin Pauwels
Attacker
21
Andrés Campos
Attacker
32
Suleiman El Haddadi Mohamed
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
90+5'
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
90'
87'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
85'
10th Substitution
9th Substitution
80'
5th Substitution
68'
6th Substitution
68'
8th Substitution
68'
68'
7th Substitution
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
65'
61'
2nd Substitution
61'
3rd Substitution
61'
4th Substitution
1st Substitution
58'
48'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
1ST-HALF
43'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
40'
CONCLUSION
The 1-1 draw between Girona and Leganés highlighted a possession-dominant display from the hosts that failed to translate into a win. Leganés absorbed pressure effectively and capitalized on limited opportunities to claim a valuable point on the road. With no disciplinary interruptions the game flowed evenly across both halves. The significant deviation noted for the visitors did not prevent them from achieving parity. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent with forecasts while the lack of expected goals figures restricted tactical breakdowns. Overall the result underscored the competitive balance in the fixture and left both sides with shared rewards after an even contest that produced one goal apiece following the interval.
Match Commentary