Tenerife vs Almería preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez Lopéz
La Liga 2
TenerifeTEN
1 0
AlmeríaALM
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Tenerife secured a narrow victory over Almeria in their recent encounter, finishing with a final score of 1-0. The home team struck early, leading 1-0 at halftime, and successfully protected their advantage in the second period. Almeria dominated possession with 61 percent of the ball, yet they were unable to convert this into goals against a well-organized Tenerife defense. No players were sent off during the match, allowing both sides to maintain their full complements on the pitch. As the designated stronger team, Almeria entered the contest as favorites but fell short due to Tenerife's efficient approach and solid backline. This result underscores how tactical discipline can overcome statistical advantages in possession and pre-match assessments. The game remained competitive throughout, with limited clear-cut opportunities for the visitors despite their control of the tempo.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Tenerife 1-0 Almería. Tenerife showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the observed performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was available to determine alignment with the match outcome.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with available pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals data was not provided for this fixture.
  • Event impact: The early goal proved decisive in securing the victory for Tenerife.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued, resulting in no distortion to the game 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. Morilla Turrión
A. Morilla Turrión
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
Tenerife Á. Cervera Díaz
Á. Cervera Díaz
VS
Almería F. García Pimienta
F. García Pimienta
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
SD Eibar Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Eldense Rank: 63 W
Málaga Rank: 74 L
Málaga Rank: 74 D
Castellón Rank: 70 W
Castellón Rank: 70 D
Real Valladolid Rank: 61 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
43.96
72.06
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tenerife
Almería
Power Score
43.96
72.06
League Position
1
8
Global Rank
406
189

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
Tenerife — Opponent-weighted form score
Almería — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Tenerife Almería

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

Tenerife

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

Almería

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

Tenerife ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.62
19.02
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.02
44.62
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
Tenerife +2.72 Efficiency Index
vs
Almería -2.72 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Tenerife
Almería
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.

Tenerife ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Tenerife Almería
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
Tenerife Almería
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.
Tenerife
Almería
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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Tenerife
vs
Almería
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tenerife Almería
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
Tenerife 0.31
Almería 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tenerife Almería
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
Tenerife 0.00
Almería 0.02
Tenerife
Almería
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TEN had peak pressure around 34'.
  • TEN started the game with stronger pressure.
TEN Pressure ALM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TEN reached the top pressure at 34' (89.10).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Tenerife TEN Home
2 matches
Almería ALM Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
0
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:21:26+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 Heliodoro Rodríguez Lopéz
Capacity
22824
Attendance
17077
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alejandro Morilla Turrión

Statistics

Possession
TEN
43%
ALM
57%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 7
48 Dangerous attacks 52
39 Possession 61
5 Corners 7
8 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 9
5 Substitutions 5
25 Throwins 21
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0
24 Dribble Attempts 17
8 Successful Dribbles 6
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 35

Attacking

100 Attacks 111

Possession

50 Long Passes 34
343 Passes 544
267 Successful Passes 474
78 Successful Passes Percentage 87
12 Key Passes 7
20 Successful Long Passes 15
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

1 Saves 1
19 Tackles 24
12 Interceptions 7
49 Duels Won 55

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 21
9 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
14 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Alejandro Morilla Turrión

Starting XI ▼

1
Dani Martín
Dani Martín Goalkeeper
6.9
2
David Rodríguez
David Rodríguez Defender
6.93
4
José León
José León Defender
6.67
12
Anthony Landázuri
Anthony Landázuri Defender
6.82
19
César Álvarez
César Álvarez Defender
6.28
5
Jorge Moreno
Jorge Moreno
Defender81'
6.63
6
Juanjo Sánchez
Juanjo Sánchez Midfielder
7.09
8
Víctor Moreno
Víctor Moreno Midfielder
7.24
7
Martin Pečar
Martin Pečar
Midfielder72'
6.53
10
Nacho Gil
Nacho Gil Midfielder
7.44
23
Anes Krdzalic
Anes Krdzalic
Midfielder81'
6.41
16
Jesús Álvarez
Jesús Álvarez Midfielder
6.9
24
Iván Chapela
Iván Chapela Midfielder
6.52
11
Noel López
Noel López
Attacker54'
6.79
18
Enric Gallego
Enric Gallego (C) Attacker
7.57
9
Jesús de Miguel
Jesús de Miguel
Attacker72'
6.41
Referee : Alejandro Morilla Turrión

Starting XI ▼

1
Andrés Fernández
Andrés Fernández Goalkeeper
6.65
3
Álex Muñoz
Álex Muñoz Defender
6.87
7
Jon Morcillo
Jon Morcillo
Attacker75'
6.69
5
Jorge Pulido
Jorge Pulido Defender
6.77
18
Federico Bonini
Federico Bonini Defender
6.96
22
Daijiro Chirino
Daijiro Chirino Defender
6.99
2
Marcos Luna
Marcos Luna
Defender66'
6.81
6
Mikel Vesga
Mikel Vesga Midfielder
6.51
33
Quim Junyent
Quim Junyent
Midfielder66'
6.86
10
Nico Melamed
Nico Melamed Midfielder
6.71
20
Álex Sola
Álex Sola Midfielder
6.46
17
Brian Cipenga
Brian Cipenga
Midfielder46'
6.67
23
Adrián Embarba
Adrián Embarba (C) Midfielder
6.9
12
Léo Baptistão
Léo Baptistão
Attacker88'
29
Stefan Dzodic
Stefan Dzodic Midfielder
7.44
24
Miguel de la Fuente
Miguel de la Fuente Attacker
6.24

Events

2ND-HALF
88'
Event
Léo Baptistão → Adrián Embarba
10th Substitution
Event
Anes Krdzalic → Nacho Gil
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Jorge Moreno → César Álvarez
9th Substitution
81'
75'
Event
Jon Morcillo → Álex Muñoz
7th Substitution
Event
Jesús de Miguel → Enric Gallego
5th Substitution
72'
Event
Martin Pečar → Víctor Moreno
6th Substitution
72'
66'
Event
Quim Junyent → Mikel Vesga
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Marcos Luna → Daijiro Chirino
4th Substitution
Event
Noel López → Iván Chapela
2nd Substitution
54'
Event
David Rodríguez
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
53'
46'
Event
Brian Cipenga → Álex Sola
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Enric Gallego
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
32'
Event
Jesús Álvarez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
9'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Jorge Pulido Mayoral takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
88
Update Update
Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao comes on for Adrian Embarba.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao comes on for Adrian Embarba.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Update Update
Anes Krdzalic is on, and Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent is off.
81
Update Update
Anes Krdzalic is on, and Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent is off.
78
Update Update
Jorge Moreno comes on for Cesar Alvarez.
75
Attempt Attempt
Stefan Džodić takes a right-footed shot but misses.
75
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
74
Update Update
Jon Morcillo comes on for Alex Munoz.
74
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
72
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
72
Update Update
Jesus de Miguel comes on for Enrique Gallego Puigsech.
70
Update Update
On comes Martin Pecar, while Victor Moreno goes off.
70
Attempt Attempt
Stefan Džodić attempted a header but missed the shot.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Update Update
Offside.
66
Update Update
On comes Quim Junyent Casanova, off goes Mikel Vesga.
66
Update Update
Marcos Luna comes on for Daijiro Chirino.
63
Update Update
Offside.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent with his right foot is blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot missed.
57
Attempt Attempt
Noel Lopez takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Noel Lopez's header is saved.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent with his right foot is blocked.
53
Substitution Substitution
Noel Lopez is substituted for Ivan Chapela.
49
Attempt Attempt
Federico Bonini attempts a header but misses the shot.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Embarba takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Embarba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Embarba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Enrique Gallego Puigsech takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Adrian Embarba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Enrique Gallego Puigsech scores to make it 1-0.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Enrique Gallego Puigsech scores to make it 1-0.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Gallego Puigsech takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Juan Jose Sanchez Romero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Juan Jose Sanchez Romero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent with his right foot, but it's blocked.
5
Attempt Attempt
Jesus Alvarez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Alejandro Morilla Turrion.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Tenerife 1-0 Almería. Structural assessment: Tenerife 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.