Las Palmas vs Albacete preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio de Gran Canaria
La Liga 2
Las PalmasLPA
2 1
AlbaceteALB
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Jesé - 21'
Sandro Ramírez - 90+3'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Las Palmas secured a 2-1 victory over Albacete in a match that saw the home side lead 1-0 at halftime. With 66 percent possession compared to the visitors 34 percent, Las Palmas controlled much of the game and converted their dominance into the winning margin. The stronger team lived up to expectations by claiming all three points despite Albacete pulling one goal back late. No red cards were shown to either side, allowing the contest to unfold without major disciplinary interruptions. The significant deviation in performance metrics highlighted Las Palmas ability to overcome initial challenges and maintain pressure throughout the second half. This result leaves Las Palmas with a positive outcome that reflects their overall superiority on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Las Palmas recorded a significant structural deviation from typical patterns in their win over Albacete.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with the stronger teams overall control of proceedings.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment remains undetermined because expected goals figures were unavailable for both sides.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match indicators favoring the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals data was unavailable so performance expectations could not be fully evaluated.
  • Event impact: Second half adjustments proved decisive as Las Palmas extended their lead to seal the 2-1 win.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant the match proceeded without any distortion from dismissals.
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
O. Rivera Olmedo
O. Rivera Olmedo
Referee • 25 matches
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
B. García Valín
B. García Valín
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
I. Fernández Esesumaga
I. Fernández Esesumaga
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
A. Clemente Ortuño
A. Clemente Ortuño
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
Las Palmas R. De La Barrera Fernández
R. De La Barrera Fernández
VS
Albacete A. González Fernández
A. González Fernández
1.83
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.56
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Málaga Rank: 75 D
Málaga Rank: 75 L
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 W
Real Zaragoza Rank: 59 D
Almería Rank: 73 W
FC Andorra Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ceuta Rank: 65 L
Real Sociedad II Rank: 62 W
Córdoba Rank: 66 W
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 60 W
FC Andorra Rank: 68 W
SD Eibar Rank: 70 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
73.19
68.97
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Las Palmas
Albacete
Power Score
73.19
68.97
League Position
5
18
Global Rank
180
291

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

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

Las Palmas

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

Albacete

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

Las Palmas ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Albacete
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.98
41.91
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
41.91
20.98
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
Las Palmas -2.23 Efficiency Index
vs
Albacete +2.23 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Las Palmas
Albacete
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.

Las Palmas ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Albacete
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Las Palmas Albacete
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
Las Palmas Albacete
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.
Las Palmas
Albacete
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.

–
Las Palmas
vs
Albacete
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Las Palmas Albacete
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
Las Palmas 0.32
Albacete 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Las Palmas Albacete
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
Las Palmas 0.02
Albacete 0.05
Las Palmas
Albacete
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LPA had peak pressure around 38'.
  • LPA started the game with stronger pressure.
LPA Pressure ALB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LPA reached the top pressure at 38' (83.61).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Las Palmas LPA Home
2 matches
Albacete ALB Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:14:03+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-5-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio de Gran Canaria
Capacity
32392
Attendance
18087
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Olatz Rivera Olmedo
Brais García Valín
Iragartze Fernández Esesumaga
Alejandro Clemente Ortuño

Statistics

Possession
LPA
60%
ALB
40%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 4
37 Dangerous attacks 45
66 Possession 34
3 Corners 6
16 Free kicks 6
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

74 Ball Safe 46
6 Goal Kicks 6
10 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 27
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
10 Dribble Attempts 8
4 Successful Dribbles 5
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63

Attacking

73 Attacks 87
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

52 Long Passes 45
579 Passes 277
509 Successful Passes 216
88 Successful Passes Percentage 78
8 Key Passes 7
27 Successful Long Passes 20
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

3 Saves 2
12 Tackles 11
7 Interceptions 12
45 Duels Won 34

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 26
1 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 4
6 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Olatz Rivera Olmedo

Starting XI ▼

13
José Antonio Caro
José Antonio Caro Goalkeeper
6.85
2
Marvin Park
Marvin Park Defender
6.57
21
Giovanni Bonfanti
Giovanni Bonfanti
Defender13'
6.63
4
Álex Suárez
Álex Suárez Defender
6.64
15
Juanma Herzog
Juanma Herzog Defender
7.21
27
Valentín Pezzolesi
Valentín Pezzolesi Defender
7.2
7
Jefté Betancor
Jefté Betancor Midfielder
6.98
19
Sandro Ramírez
Sandro Ramírez
Attacker86'
7.21
8
Sergio Ruiz
Sergio Ruiz Midfielder
6.92
12
Enzo Loiodice
Enzo Loiodice
Midfielder60'
6.14
11
Taisei Miyashiro
Taisei Miyashiro Midfielder
7.35
14
Manu Fuster
Manu Fuster Midfielder
7.21
29
Elías Romero
Elías Romero
Attacker86'
7.01
20
Kirian Rodríguez
Kirian Rodríguez (C) Midfielder
6.96
10
Jesé
Jesé Attacker
7.27
—
Jesé
60'
Referee : Olatz Rivera Olmedo

Starting XI ▼

13
Diego Mariño
Diego Mariño Goalkeeper
6.46
22
Lluís López
Lluís López (C) Defender
6.28
23
Pepe Sánchez
Pepe Sánchez Defender
6.45
24
Jesús Vallejo
Jesús Vallejo Defender
6.71
10
Rober González
Rober González
Attacker71'
6.23
14
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Victor San Bartolome Prieto Midfielder
7.22
15
Fran Gámez
Fran Gámez Midfielder
6.56
2
Lorenzo Aguado
Lorenzo Aguado
Defender79'
6.18
17
José Corpas
José Corpas Midfielder
7.34
18
Sergio Ortuño
Sergio Ortuño Midfielder
6.9
21
Carlos Neva
Carlos Neva Midfielder
6.5
27
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia
Defender71'
6.51
19
Alex Rubio
Alex Rubio Attacker
6.78
9
Mario Soberón
Mario Soberón
Attacker79'
6.33
20
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa Attacker
6.52
33
Tomás Inglés
Tomás Inglés
Attacker53'
6.36

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Sandro Ramírez
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+3'
Event
Sandro Ramírez → Jefté Betancor
9th Substitution
86'
Event
Elías Romero → Manu Fuster
10th Substitution
86'
85'
Event
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
Event
Lorenzo Aguado → Fran Gámez
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Mario Soberón → Alex Rubio
8th Substitution
71'
Event
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia → Carlos Neva
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Rober González → Jesús Vallejo
6th Substitution
Event
Rafael Cruz → Jesé
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Enzo Loiodice → Sergio Ruiz
4th Substitution
60'
53'
Event
Tomás Inglés → Samuel Obeng Gyabaa
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
30'
Event
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Kirian Rodríguez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
23'
Event
Jesé
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
21'
18'
Event
Sergio Ortuño
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Giovanni Bonfanti → Marvin Park
1st Substitution
13'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot Right Footed Shot Missed
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Sandro Ramirez Right Footed Shot Goal
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-1
89
Update Update
Offside
86
Update Update
On Sandro Ramirez，Off Jefte Betancor Sanchez
86
Update Update
On Elias Romero，Off Manuel Fuster
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Victor San Bartolomé Right Footed Shot Goal
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lluis Lopez Marmol Head Shot Blocked
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Victor San Bartolomé 1-1
85
Corner Corner
Corner
84
Corner Corner
Corner
84
Corner Corner
Corner
83
Corner Corner
Corner
79
Corner Corner
Corner
79
Corner Corner
Corner
78
Update Update
On Mario Soberon，Off Alex Rubio
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rober Gonzalez Left Footed Shot Blocked
73
Update Update
Offside
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Corpas Right Footed Shot Missed
71
Update Update
On Dani Bernabeu，Off Carlos Neva
70
Update Update
On Rober Gonzalez，Off Jesus Vallejo Lazaro
66
Update Update
On Dani Bernabeu，Off Carlos Neva
64
Update Update
On Rober Gonzalez，Off Jesus Vallejo Lazaro
64
Update Update
Offside
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sergio Ortuno Right Footed Shot Saved
61
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Corpas Right Footed Shot Saved
60
Corner Corner
Corner
60
Update Update
Offside
57
Update Update
On Rafael Cruz，Off Jese Rodriguez Ruiz
57
Update Update
On Enzo Loiodice，Off Sergio Ruiz Alonso
57
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jesus Vallejo Lazaro Left Footed Shot Missed
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alex Rubio Right Footed Shot Blocked
46
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jefte Betancor Sanchez Right Footed Shot Missed
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jefte Betancor Sanchez Right Footed Shot Missed
40
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Manuel Fuster Right Footed Shot Saved
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-0
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-0
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sergio Ruiz Alonso Left Footed Shot Missed
27
Corner Corner
Corner
23
Corner Corner
Corner
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jefte Betancor Sanchez Right Footed Shot Saved
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yellow Card - Kirian Rodriguez Concepcion
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Jese Rodriguez Ruiz 1-0
18
Update Update
Offside
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Kirian Rodriguez Concepcion
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Jese Rodriguez Ruiz 1-0
15
Update Update
Offside
13
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Sergio Ortuno
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Corpas Right Footed Shot Missed
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Jese Rodriguez Ruiz 1-0
5
Update Update
Offside
5
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Sergio Ortuno
3
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Corpas Right Footed Shot Missed
2
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Sergio Ortuno
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Olatz Rivera Olmedo

CONCLUSION

The 2-1 scoreline accurately captured Las Palmas superiority after they established a halftime advantage and managed the game effectively in the second period. Their higher possession share allowed them to dictate tempo and limit Albacete opportunities while capitalizing on key moments to secure the points. Without any red cards the contest remained balanced in terms of player numbers which suited the home sides structured approach. The significant deviation observed underscores how Las Palmas adapted to maintain their edge despite the visitors late response. Overall this victory reinforces their position as the dominant side in this fixture and provides momentum for upcoming challenges. The lack of expected goals data leaves some analytical gaps but the on-field evidence clearly supports the outcome achieved.