SD Eibar vs Real Valladolid preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa
La Liga 2
SD EibarEIB
1 0
Real ValladolidREV
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

SD Eibar secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid in their home encounter. The game was level at 0-0 after the first half, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. In the second half, SD Eibar found the winning goal to claim all three points. Despite Real Valladolid enjoying 58 percent possession compared to SD Eibar's 42 percent, the home side proved more effective in front of goal. No red cards were shown to players from either team, maintaining a balanced contest throughout. As the stronger team, SD Eibar's win aligns with expectations based on their overall performance. The result underscores how a single moment of quality can determine the outcome in such matches.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: SD Eibar exhibited a significant structural deviation in achieving the 1-0 win.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's capabilities.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment was not assessable given the absence of expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true as the winner matched pre-match indications.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be verified without computed metrics.
  • Event impact: The decisive goal in the second half had a major event impact on the outcome.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent as no dismissals occurred during the match.
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
J. Gordillo Escamilla
J. Gordillo Escamilla
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
A. Moleon Cuenca
A. Moleon Cuenca
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
E. Martí Amorós
E. Martí Amorós
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. Ramo Andrés
A. Ramo Andrés
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
SD Eibar J. Arambarri Arrizabalaga
J. Arambarri Arrizabalaga
VS
Real Valladolid F. Escriba Segura
F. Escriba Segura
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.06
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tenerife Rank: 62 L
Castellón Rank: 70 L
Córdoba Rank: 66 W
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 59 L
Mirandés Rank: 62 W
Málaga Rank: 74 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mallorca Rank: 79 L
Almería Rank: 72 L
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 L
Racing Santander Rank: 75 L
Real Zaragoza Rank: 58 W
Las Palmas Rank: 73 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 0
0

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.
70.06
60.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SD Eibar
Real Valladolid
Power Score
70.06
60.99
League Position
11
21
Global Rank
242
507

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
SD Eibar — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Valladolid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SD Eibar Real Valladolid

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

SD Eibar

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

Real Valladolid

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

SD Eibar ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Valladolid
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.62
23.79
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.79
32.62
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
SD Eibar +0.94 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Valladolid -0.94 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SD Eibar
Real Valladolid
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.

SD Eibar ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Valladolid
Created Set-piece attacking threat
SD Eibar Real Valladolid
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
SD Eibar Real Valladolid
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.
SD Eibar
Real Valladolid
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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SD Eibar
vs
Real Valladolid
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
SD Eibar Real Valladolid
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
SD Eibar 0.35
Real Valladolid 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
SD Eibar Real Valladolid
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
SD Eibar 0.00
Real Valladolid 0.03
SD Eibar
Real Valladolid
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • EIB had peak pressure around 52'.
  • EIB started the game with stronger pressure.
EIB Pressure REV Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: EIB reached the top pressure at 52' (77.72).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

SD Eibar EIB Home
2 matches
Real Valladolid REV Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
3
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:09:40+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa
Capacity
8164
Attendance
3967
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
J. Gordillo Escamilla
Aitor Moleon Cuenca
Eduard Martí Amorós
Armando Ramo Andrés

Statistics

Possession
EIB
43%
REV
57%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 4
34 Dangerous attacks 56
42 Possession 58
5 Corners 5
13 Free kicks 8
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 9
6 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 24
1 Assists 0
14 Dribble Attempts 16
3 Successful Dribbles 10
21 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63

Attacking

89 Attacks 112

Possession

42 Long Passes 59
426 Passes 571
365 Successful Passes 485
86 Successful Passes Percentage 85
11 Key Passes 8
14 Successful Long Passes 26
33 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

4 Saves 2
15 Tackles 20
6 Interceptions 8
52 Duels Won 58

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 30
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
8 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : J. Gordillo Escamilla

Starting XI ▼

13
Jonmi Magunagoitia
Jonmi Magunagoitia Goalkeeper
7.47
4
Unai Elgezabal
Unai Elgezabal Defender
7.05
22
Álvaro Rodríguez
Álvaro Rodríguez Defender
7.31
23
Anaitz Arbilla
Anaitz Arbilla (C) Defender
7.41
24
Juan Bernat
Juan Bernat Defender
6.74
6
Sergio Álvarez
Sergio Álvarez Midfielder
6.49
8
Ander Madariaga
Ander Madariaga
Midfielder16'
7.62
10
Jon Guruzeta
Jon Guruzeta Midfielder
6.6
7
Adu Ares
Adu Ares
Attacker66'
6.75
11
Jon Magunazelaia
Jon Magunazelaia Midfielder
6.67
17
Pejiño
Pejiño Midfielder
6.97
21
Iván Gil
Iván Gil
Midfielder46'
7.47
30
Aleix Garrido
Aleix Garrido Midfielder
6.98
28
Lucas Núñez
Lucas Núñez
Midfielder78'
6.45
9
Jon Bautista
Jon Bautista Attacker
6.68
20
Javi Martón
Javi Martón
Attacker66'
6.39
Referee : J. Gordillo Escamilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Álvaro Aceves
Álvaro Aceves Goalkeeper
6.68
4
David Torres
David Torres Defender
7
5
Ramón Martínez
Ramón Martínez Defender
6.85
14
Iván Alejo
Iván Alejo (C) Defender
6.88
27
Iván Garriel
Iván Garriel Defender
6.87
18
Carlos Clerc
Carlos Clerc
Defender83'
6.44
7
Luis Chacón
Luis Chacón Midfielder
6.85
8
Thiago Ojeda
Thiago Ojeda Midfielder
6.83
16
Álex Balboa
Álex Balboa
Midfielder61'
6.68
11
Yeray Cabanzón
Yeray Cabanzón Midfielder
6.82
20
Robin van Duiven
Robin van Duiven
Attacker70'
6.52
21
Julien Ponceau
Julien Ponceau Midfielder
7.71
22
Kaj de Rooij
Kaj de Rooij Midfielder
6.88
30
Víctor Fernández Durán
Víctor Fernández Durán
Midfielder61'
6.88
9
Juanmi Latasa
Juanmi Latasa Attacker
6.51
19
Adrián Arnu
Adrián Arnu
Attacker70'
6.63

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Adu Ares
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
90+2'
83'
Event
Carlos Clerc → Iván Garriel
10th Substitution
80'
Event
Iván Garriel
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Lucas Núñez → Aleix Garrido
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Anaitz Arbilla
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
72'
70'
Event
Adrián Arnu → Juanmi Latasa
7th Substitution
70'
Event
Robin van Duiven → Yeray Cabanzón
8th Substitution
Event
Adu Ares → Jon Guruzeta
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Javi Martón → Jon Bautista
6th Substitution
66'
Event
Álvaro Rodríguez
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
64'
61'
Event
Álex Balboa → Thiago Ojeda
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Víctor Fernández Durán → Kaj de Rooij
4th Substitution
Event
Jon Guruzeta
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
57'
50'
Event
Kaj de Rooij
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
48'
Event
Juanmi Latasa
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Iván Gil → Pejiño
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
34'
Event
Thiago Ojeda
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Ander Madariaga → Sergio Álvarez
1st Substitution
16'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Gil takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ivan Gil with his right foot is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Victor Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Julien Ponceau takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alex Balboa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Malcom Adu.
83
Update Update
Carlos Clerc Martinez comes on for Iván Garriel.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Iván Garriel receives a yellow card.
78
Update Update
Lucas Nunez comes on for Aleix Garrido.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Anaitz Arbilla Zabala.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Anaitz Arbilla Zabala.
70
Substitution Substitution
Robin van Duiven is substituted off for Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba.
70
Update Update
Adrian Arnuncio is on, and Juanmi Latasa is off.
68
Attempt Attempt
Victor Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
66
Update Update
Malcom Adu replaces Jon Guruzeta.
66
Update Update
Javier Marton is on, and Jon Bautista is off.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Alvaro Rodriguez Perez takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alvaro Rodriguez Perez scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ander Madariaga.
62
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot but misses.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alvaro Rodriguez Perez scores to make it 1-0.
61
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot but misses.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jon Guruzeta.
53
Attempt Attempt
Jon Bautista takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
50
Attempt Attempt
Jon Bautista takes a right-footed shot but misses.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Kaj de Rooij.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Juanmi Latasa.
46
Attempt Attempt
Anaitz Arbilla Zabala takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Substitution Substitution
Ivan Gil is substituted off for Pejino.
45
Attempt Attempt
Anaitz Arbilla Zabala attempts a header but misses the shot.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Julien Ponceau takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jon Bautista takes a left-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Juanmi Latasa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Kaj de Rooij's right-footed shot is blocked.
36
Attempt Attempt
Juanmi Latasa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Kaj de Rooij takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Thiago Ojeda receives a yellow card.
30
Attempt Attempt
Jon Guruzeta takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Iván Garriel takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
24
Update Update
Offside.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Anaitz Arbilla Zabala takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Ander Madariaga comes on for Sergio Alvarez Diaz.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has taken place!

CONCLUSION

The victory for SD Eibar came after a hard-fought battle where defensive solidity played a key role in maintaining the clean sheet. Real Valladolid pushed forward but lacked the finishing touch needed to equalize. With the score remaining 1-0 until the final whistle, SD Eibar demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline. The absence of any dismissals ensured that the match flowed without major interruptions from set-piece advantages or numerical imbalances. This outcome reflects the competitive nature of the league where small margins often decide results. SD Eibar's ability to capitalize on their opportunities while restricting the opposition highlights their growing confidence. Fans will be pleased with the three points earned in this encounter.