Girona vs Elche Expert Preview & Team Analysis

2025/2026 La Liga, Spain

Estadi Municipal de Montilivi Sat, 23 May - 7:00 PM

La Liga

Girona GIR

1 – 1

Elche ELC

Full Time Sat, 23 May 7:00 PM

Round 38 Regular Season

Arnau Martínez - 48'

Álvaro Rodríguez - 39'

CONTEXT

Girona hosted Elche in a match that concluded with a 1-1 draw. Elche took the lead in the first half to lead 0-1 at the interval. Girona held 57 percent possession compared to Elche's 43 percent. No red cards were shown to either side. The stronger team Girona was unable to secure a victory despite the home advantage. The final scoreline reflected a balanced contest where both teams found the net once. Moderate deviation was noted in the outcome relative to pre-match indicators for the home side.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Moderate deviation of 11.7 percent occurred for Girona.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
xG alignment: xG data was unavailable to determine alignment.
Market alignment: The draw outcome proved aligned with market indicators.
xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed due to null values.
Event impact: The 1-1 result produced a balanced final outcome.
Red card distortion: Absence of red cards created no match distortion.

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Match referee

A. Hernández Hernández

Spain 25 matches in sample

Avg. cards

0.12

Fouls / match 0.52

Yellow cards / match 0.12

Red cards / match 0

Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Naranjo Pérez

1st Assistant

Spain

M. Cerdán Aguilar

2nd Assistant

Spain

F. Bueno Prieto

4th Official

Spain

M. Sánchez Muñoz

E. Sarabia Armesto

1.2

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.08

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

5 - 6 - 11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Girona

7.2%

Draw

88.34%

Elche

4.46%

Team Power Ranking

75.33

62.69

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Girona

Elche

Power Score

75.33

62.69

League Position

Global Rank

108

119

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.

Girona — Opponent-weighted form score

Elche — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Girona Elche

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

Girona

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Elche

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Girona ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Elche

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Girona Elche

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Girona Elche

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Girona

Elche

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.

Girona

Elche

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Girona Elche

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Girona Elche

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Girona

Elche

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

GIR had peak pressure around 100'.
GIR started the game with stronger pressure.

GIR Pressure ELC Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: GIR reached the top pressure at 100' (83.06).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 22 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Girona GIR Home

22 matches

Elche ELC Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-11

Goal Difference

+11

Data last updated: 2026-05-23T18:30:49+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3

Match Formation 3-5-2

13 P. Gazzaniga

4 A. Martinez

5 D. López Silva

12 V. de Oliveira Nunes dos Reis

24 A. Moreno Lopera

23 I. Martín Núñez

20 A. Witsel

18 A. Ounahi

21 B. Gil Salvatierra

15 V. Tsygankov

3 J. Roca Casals

1 M. Dituro

6 P. Bigas Rigo

22 D. Affengruber

23 V. Chust García

11 G. Karabinaite

12 G. Villar del Fraile

8 M. Aguado Pallares

14 A. Febas Pérez

42 A. Sangaré Traoré

20 ?. Rodríguez Muñoz

15 J. Morente Oliva

General Information

Date & Time :

May 23, 2026, 07:00 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 38 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Estadi Municipal de Montilivi

Capacity :

14624

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Alejandro José Hernández Hernández

José Enrique Naranjo Pérez

Marcos Cerdán Aguilar

Fernando Bueno Prieto

Statistics

Possession

GIR

55%

ELC

45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1

1 Big Chances Created 1

4 Shots 0

46 Dangerous attacks 39

57 Possession 43

2 Corners 1

20 Free kicks 20

4 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

1 Hit Woodwork 0

0 Injuries 1

3 Goal Attempts 2

61 Ball Safe 56

19 Throwins 24

17 Successful Headers 14

7 Goal Kicks 6

14 Dribble Attempts 11

6 Successful Dribbles 3

43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 27

0 Assists 1

5 Substitutions 5

Attacking

0 Big Chances Missed 1

86 Attacks 95

Possession

25 Successful Long Passes 27

44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

419 Passes 327

57 Long Passes 75

82 Successful Passes Percentage 71

343 Successful Passes 233

6 Key Passes 2

Defensive

14 Tackles 20

55 Duels Won 58

4 Interceptions 10

0 Saves 6

Build-up

7 Accurate Crosses 3

19 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

1 Offsides 0

20 Fouls 20

Lineup

Referee : Alejandro José Hernández Hernández

Manager ▼

M. Sánchez Muñoz Coach

Starting XI ▼

Paulo Gazzaniga Goalkeeper

6.85

Arnau Martínez Defender

6.91

Hugo Rincón

Defender58'

6.64

David López Defender

6.36

Thomas Lemar

Midfielder77'

6.77

Vitor Reis Defender

6.9

Álex Moreno Defender

6.68

Azzedine Ounahi Midfielder

7.28

Axel Witsel Midfielder

6.83

Fran Beltrán

Midfielder58'

6.68

Iván Martín Midfielder

6.82

Joel Roca Attacker

6.6

Claudio Echeverri

Midfielder67'

6.72

Viktor Tsygankov Attacker

7.16

Bryan Gil Attacker

6.61

Cristhian Stuani

Attacker58'

6.7

Substitutes ▼

Cristhian Stuani

Attacker58'

6.7

Fran Beltrán

Midfielder58'

6.68

Hugo Rincón

Defender58'

6.64

Claudio Echeverri

Midfielder67'

6.72

Thomas Lemar

Midfielder77'

6.77

Bench ▼

Rubén Blanco Goalkeeper

6.94

Vladyslav Krapyvtsov Goalkeeper

6.17

Alejandro Francés Defender

6.75

Donny van de Beek Midfielder

6.67

Ricard Artero Midfielder

6.68

Abel Ruiz Attacker

6.59

Referee : Alejandro José Hernández Hernández