Tenerife vs Sporting Gijón preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez Lopéz
La Liga 2
TenerifeTEN
0 1
Sporting GijónSPO
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
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Goal
Alejo Sarco - 69'

CONTEXT

Tenerife hosted Sporting Gijón in a match that remained scoreless at halftime with both sides level. Tenerife controlled 51 percent of possession and generated 0.99 expected goals compared to 0.71 for the visitors yet failed to find the net. Sporting Gijón claimed the sole goal of the contest to secure a 0-1 victory on the road. No red cards were issued throughout the ninety minutes and the stronger team according to pre-match assessment delivered the result. The outcome diverged from the expected goals picture while aligning with market signals in a significant deviation favoring the away side. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with observed patterns across both teams.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Tenerife 0-1 Sporting Gijón. Sporting Gijón showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: Outcome was inconsistent with xG as Tenerife led 0.99 to 0.71 but lost.
  • Market alignment: Result proved aligned with market expectations for the away winner.
  • xG expectations: Tenerife posted higher expected goals yet could not convert into a win.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond the single away goal.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion affected team balance.
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
D. Miranda Bolaño
D. Miranda Bolaño
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
?. González Narváez
?. González Narváez
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
R. Blázquez Sánchez
R. Blázquez Sánchez
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. García Gómez
M. García Gómez
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
Tenerife Á. Cervera Díaz
Á. Cervera Díaz
VS
Sporting Gijón N. Larcamón
N. Larcamón
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.41
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Almería Rank: 73 W
SD Eibar Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Burgos Rank: 72 W
Sabadell Rank: 62 D
Granada Rank: 67 W
Almería Rank: 73 W
Real Zaragoza Rank: 59 W
Málaga Rank: 75 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.
45.17
70.04
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tenerife
Sporting Gijón
Power Score
45.17
70.04
League Position
3
1
Global Rank
424
267

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

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 —

Sporting Gijón

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 Sporting Gijón
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.16
13.06
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
13.06
27.16
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 +1.50 Efficiency Index
vs
Sporting Gijón -1.50 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Tenerife
Sporting Gijón
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
vs
Sporting Gijón
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Tenerife Sporting Gijón
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
24%
6%
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.
-0.24 vs -0.04
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Tenerife Sporting Gijón
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
24%
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).
-0.04 vs -0.24
Tenerife
Sporting Gijón
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.

–
Tenerife
vs
Sporting Gijón
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tenerife Sporting Gijón
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 0.19
Sporting Gijón 0.18
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tenerife Sporting Gijón
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 0.04
Sporting Gijón 0.00
Tenerife
Sporting Gijón
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 69'.
  • TEN started the game with stronger pressure.
TEN Pressure SPO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TEN reached the top pressure at 69' (68.79).

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
Sporting Gijón SPO Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
4
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:10:49+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez Lopéz
Capacity
22824
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
D. Miranda Bolaño
Álvaro González Narváez
Rodrigo Blázquez Sánchez
Manuel García Gómez

Statistics

Possession
TEN
52%
SPO
48%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 3
57 Dangerous attacks 28
51 Possession 49
4 Corners 1
13 Free kicks 14
1 Yellow Cards 5

Match Overview

66 Ball Safe 96
6 Goal Kicks 10
7 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 5
25 Throwins 19
20 Dribble Attempts 16
9 Successful Dribbles 8
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

120 Attacks 90
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

69 Long Passes 63
418 Passes 417
321 Successful Passes 330
77 Successful Passes Percentage 79
7 Key Passes 3
30 Successful Long Passes 21
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

0 Saves 4
19 Tackles 15
9 Interceptions 11
59 Duels Won 57

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 8
5 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

4 Offsides 0
14 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : D. Miranda Bolaño

Starting XI ▼

1
Dani Martín
Dani Martín Goalkeeper
6.52
2
David Rodríguez
David Rodríguez Defender
7.06
4
José León
José León Defender
6.51
12
Anthony Landázuri
Anthony Landázuri Defender
6.21
19
César Álvarez
César Álvarez Defender
6.85
6
Juanjo Sánchez
Juanjo Sánchez Midfielder
6.78
23
Anes Krdzalic
Anes Krdzalic
Midfielder75'
6.51
10
Nacho Gil
Nacho Gil Midfielder
7.29
29
Dani Fernández
Dani Fernández
Midfielder75'
6.37
16
Jesús Álvarez
Jesús Álvarez Midfielder
6.77
26
Baba Diocou
Baba Diocou Midfielder
6.57
11
Noel López
Noel López
Attacker46'
6.71
8
Víctor Moreno
Víctor Moreno Attacker
6.88
7
Martin Pečar
Martin Pečar
Midfielder82'
6.36
18
Enric Gallego
Enric Gallego (C) Attacker
6.89
9
Jesús de Miguel
Jesús de Miguel
Attacker82'
6.58
Referee : D. Miranda Bolaño

Starting XI ▼

1
Rubén Yáñez
Rubén Yáñez (C) Goalkeeper
7.65
2
Guille Rosas
Guille Rosas Defender
6.28
15
Pablo Vázquez
Pablo Vázquez Defender
7.22
24
Aimar Duñabeitia
Aimar Duñabeitia Defender
6.96
44
Andrés Cuenca
Andrés Cuenca Defender
6.58
5
Diego Sánchez
Diego Sánchez
Defender59'
6.95
6
Nacho Martín
Nacho Martín Midfielder
6.07
21
Mamadou Loum
Mamadou Loum
Midfielder59'
6.6
10
César Gelabert
César Gelabert Midfielder
6.37
26
Iker Martínez
Iker Martínez
Defender79'
6.55
11
Konrad de la Fuente
Konrad de la Fuente Midfielder
6.17
16
Alejo Sarco
Alejo Sarco
Attacker59'
7.58
14
Àlex Corredera
Àlex Corredera Midfielder
6.64
20
Nikita Iosifov
Nikita Iosifov Midfielder
6.89
3
Pablo García
Pablo García
Defender71'
6.5
19
Juan Otero
Juan Otero Attacker
7.14

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
David Rodríguez
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Jesús de Miguel → Enric Gallego
9th Substitution
82'
Event
Martin Pečar → Víctor Moreno
10th Substitution
82'
79'
Event
Iker Martínez → César Gelabert
8th Substitution
Event
Dani Fernández → Nacho Gil
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Anes Krdzalic → Juanjo Sánchez
7th Substitution
75'
71'
Event
Pablo García → Nikita Iosifov
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Alejo Sarco
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
64'
Event
Aimar Duñabeitia
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
60'
Event
Mamadou Loum
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
59'
Event
Mamadou Loum → Nacho Martín
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Diego Sánchez → Andrés Cuenca
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Alejo Sarco → Konrad de la Fuente
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Pablo Vázquez
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Noel López → Baba Diocou
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Nacho Martín
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Guille Rosas
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
44'
Event
Guille Rosas
Goal disallowed

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
David Rodriguez Ramos receives a yellow card.
88
Attempt Attempt
Jesus de Miguel takes a left-footed shot but misses.
84
Update Update
Offside.
82
Update Update
Jesus de Miguel comes on for Enrique Gallego Puigsech.
82
Update Update
On comes Martin Pecar, and off goes Victor Moreno.
79
Update Update
Nacho Martínez comes on for César Gelabert.
78
Attempt Attempt
Noel Lopez takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
76
Attempt Attempt
Juan Ferney Otero Tovar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
75
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Gallego Puigsech takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Substitution Substitution
Dani Fernandez is substituted for Ignacio Gil De Pareja Vicent.
75
Update Update
Anes Krdzalic comes on for Juan Jose Sanchez Romero.
71
Update Update
Pablo Garcia Carrasco is on, and Nikita Iosifov is off.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Alejo Sarco with his left foot results in a goal.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alejo Sarco scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Nikita Iosifov.
67
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Gallego Puigsech attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
66
Attempt Attempt
Jesus Alvarez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Aimar Dunabeitia.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Mamadou Loum Ndiaye.
59
Update Update
Alejo Sarco replaces Konrad de la Fuente.
59
Update Update
Diego Sanchez comes on for Andres Cuenca.
59
Update Update
Mamadou Loum Ndiaye comes on for Nacho Martin.
58
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Gallego Puigsech takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Pablo Vazquez Perez.
54
Attempt Attempt
Juan Ferney Otero Tovar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
49
Update Update
Offside.
46
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nacho Martin receives a yellow card.
46
Substitution Substitution
Noel Lopez is substituted for Babacar Diocou.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Guillermo Rosas Alonso.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: Goal disallowed due to a handball by Guillermo Rosas Alonso.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Guillermo Rosas Alonso scores with a header.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Guillermo Rosas Alonso scores, making it 1-0.
39
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Gallego Puigsech attempts a header but misses the shot.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Attempt Attempt
Nikita Iosifov takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
23
Update Update
Offside.
20
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Gallego Puigsech's header is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Victor Moreno takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
9
Attempt Attempt
Jose Leon Bernal attempts a header but misses the shot.
9
Attempt Attempt
Jose Leon Bernal attempts a header but misses the shot.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Juan Ferney Otero Tovar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Daniel Miranda Bolano.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Tenerife 0-1 Sporting Gijón. Structural assessment: Sporting Gijón 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.