Real Oviedo vs Granada preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
La Liga 2
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Real Oviedo hosted Granada in a tightly contested match that concluded with a 0-0 scoreline. The home side dominated possession with 60 percent compared to Granada's 40 percent, yet neither team managed to find the back of the net. The halftime score was also 0-0, reflecting an even contest throughout the first period. Granada entered as the stronger team but failed to convert their chances into goals. There were no red cards shown to players from either side, allowing both teams to maintain full squads on the pitch. The significant deviation of 100 percent associated with Granada underscored the unexpected nature of the draw result. Overall, the game was characterized by defensive solidity from both sides, preventing any breakthrough despite the possession imbalance.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Real Oviedo 0-0 Granada. Granada showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the overall match dynamics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to the absence of expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The final result was aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations provided no definitive insight given the null metrics available.
  • Event impact: Event impact was minimal with no major incidents altering the game's flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was nonexistent since no players received red cards.
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
M. Pérez Hernández
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
G. López Romera
G. López Romera
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
S. Rebollo Merino
S. Rebollo Merino
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
J. López Fernández
J. López Fernández
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)
1
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Gijón Rank: 68 L
Mirandés Rank: 62 L
Burgos Rank: 72 L
Córdoba Rank: 66 L
Real Zaragoza Rank: 59 W
Almería Rank: 73 L
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.
43.19
64.72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Oviedo
Granada
Power Score
43.19
64.72
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
231
406

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
Real Oviedo Opponent-weighted form score
Granada Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Oviedo Granada

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Real Oviedo

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Granada

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

Real Oviedo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Granada
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
18.00
27.88
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.88
18.00
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
Real Oviedo -1.05 Efficiency Index
vs
Granada +1.05 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Real Oviedo
Granada
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.

Real Oviedo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Granada
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Oviedo Granada
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
Real Oviedo Granada
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.
Real Oviedo
Granada
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.

Real Oviedo
vs
Granada
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Oviedo Granada
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
Real Oviedo Granada
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
Real Oviedo
Granada
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • OVI had peak pressure around 48'.
  • OVI started the game with stronger pressure.
OVI Pressure GRA Pressure
Pressure Index: OVI reached the top pressure at 48' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Real Oviedo OVI Home
2 matches
Granada GRA Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
2
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-16T00:06:19+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Capacity
30500
Attendance
21595
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Gonzalo López Romera
S. Rebollo Merino
Jesús López Fernández

Statistics

Possession
OVI
57%
GRA
43%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
6 Shots 2
36 Dangerous attacks 23
60 Possession 40
3 Corners 2
11 Free kicks 16
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

70 Ball Safe 66
3 Goal Kicks 9
7 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 26
1 Injuries 0
9 Dribble Attempts 22
4 Successful Dribbles 9
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 41

Attacking

98 Attacks 76
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

57 Long Passes 74
454 Passes 302
381 Successful Passes 232
84 Successful Passes Percentage 77
7 Key Passes 3
32 Successful Long Passes 35
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47

Defensive

3 Saves 2
21 Tackles 9
10 Interceptions 5
58 Duels Won 46

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 5
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 13

Lineup

Starting XI

13
Aarón Escandell
Aarón Escandell Goalkeeper
7.6
4
David Costas
David Costas Defender
7.74
12
Dani Calvo
Dani Calvo (C) Defender
7.09
15
Samu Rodríguez
Samu Rodríguez Defender
6.4
3
Juan Cruz
Juan Cruz
Defender62'
6.54
22
Nacho Vidal
Nacho Vidal Defender
7.43
2
Aisar Ahmed
Aisar Ahmed
Midfielder63'
6.63
5
Youness Lachhab
Youness Lachhab Midfielder
6.81
Youness Lachhab
81'
6
Dani Villahermosa
Dani Villahermosa Midfielder
7.1
10
Alberto Reina
Alberto Reina Midfielder
6.84
11
Jacobo González
Jacobo González Midfielder
6.71
18
Víctor Mingo
Víctor Mingo
Attacker81'
6.74
20
Pablo Sáenz
Pablo Sáenz Midfielder
6.91
24
Alexandru Ișfan
Alexandru Ișfan
Attacker70'
6.52
9
Chris Ramos
Chris Ramos Attacker
6.72

Starting XI

13
Raúl Lizoain
Raúl Lizoain Goalkeeper
7.18
5
Manu Lama
Manu Lama Defender
6.91
18
Sergio López
Sergio López Defender
6.67
28
Oscar Naasei Oppong
6.4
22
Baïla Diallo
Baïla Diallo Defender
6.68
35
Bourama Dembelé Defender
4
Rubén Alcaraz
Rubén Alcaraz (C) Midfielder
6.57
6
Gerard Gumbau
Gerard Gumbau Midfielder
6.57
8
Pedro Alemañ Serna
Pedro Alemañ Serna Midfielder
6.61
9
Alejandro Marqués
6.55
11
José Manuel Arnáiz
6.46
17
Abdoul Kader Bamba
6.61
19
Chinaza
Chinaza Attacker
26
Sergio Rodelas
Sergio Rodelas Attacker
6.22
Sergio Rodelas
70'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Víctor Mingo Jacobo González
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Enzo Pérez Youness Lachhab
9th Substitution
81'
78'
Event
Abdoul Kader Bamba José Manuel Arnáiz
7th Substitution
Event
Alexandru Ișfan Pablo Sáenz
5th Substitution
70'
70'
Event
Owen Emeka Sergio Rodelas
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Oscar Naasei Oppong Sergio López
6th Substitution
Event
Aisar Ahmed Nacho Vidal
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Juan Cruz Samu Rodríguez
2nd Substitution
62'
57'
Event
Alejandro Marqués Pedro Alemañ Serna
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
35'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Handball / 2nd Yellowcard
32'
24'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

88
Corner Corner
Corner
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Alexandru Isfan
81
Update Update
On Mingo,Off Jacobo Gonzalez
78
Corner Corner
Corner
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Aisar Ahmed Right Footed Shot Missed
78
Update Update
On Abdoul Kader Bamba,Off Jose Manuel Arnaiz Diaz
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Alexandru Isfan
63
Update Update
On Mingo,Off Jacobo Gonzalez
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Alexandru Isfan
58
Update Update
On Mingo,Off Jacobo Gonzalez
51
Update Update
On Alejandro Marques,Off Pedro Aleman
49
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sergio Rodelas Left Footed Shot Blocked
46
Update Update
On Alejandro Marques,Off Pedro Aleman
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sergio Rodelas Left Footed Shot Blocked
38
Corner Corner
Corner
37
Corner Corner
Corner
35
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Chris Ramos Right Footed Shot Missed
27
Update Update
First Half Ends!0-0
24
Corner Corner
Corner
22
Corner Corner
Corner
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sergio Lopez Galache Right Footed Shot Missed
12
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee:Manuel Perez

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Real Oviedo 0-0 Granada. Structural assessment: Granada 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.