Granada vs Almería Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes Sun, 26 Apr - 2:15 PM
La Liga 2
Granada GRA
2 Winner 4
Almería ALM
Full Time Sun, 26 Apr 2:15 PM
Round 37 Regular Season
Pablo Sáenz - 90+7'
Pedro Alemañ Serna - 11'
Goal
|
Goal
Miguel de la Fuente - 68'
Sergio Arribas - 38' (P), 18', 14'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Granada 2–4 Almería. The result saw Almería take the points. Almería showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 50%–50%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured minimal at 2.4% favoring Almería.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true for the outcome.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or events altered the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion in dynamics.
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

Match referee

S. Ais Reig

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

R. Esteve Valenzuela

1st Assistant

R. Landrove Lago

2nd Assistant

G. Conejero Sánchez

4th Official

Granada J. Rojo Martín
J. Rojo Martín
VS
Almería J. Ferrer Sicilia
J. Ferrer Sicilia
1.36
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.85
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Albacete Rank: L
Cultural Leonesa Rank: W
Castellón Rank: L
Las Palmas Rank: L
Huesca Rank: W
Real Sociedad II Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Málaga Rank: W
Racing Santander Rank: L
Leganés Rank: W
Castellón Rank: L
Real Sociedad II Rank: W
Huesca Rank: W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 4 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Granada
0.49%
Draw
1.91%
Away Almería
97.6%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.24
31.45
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Granada
Almería
Power Score
23.24
31.45
League Position
14
2
Global Rank
-
-

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Granada

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

Granada ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.10
42.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
42.00
23.10
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
Granada -1.92 Efficiency Index
vs
Almería +1.92 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Granada
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.

Granada ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Granada 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 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Granada 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.
1.00 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.
Granada
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.

Granada
vs
Almería
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Granada 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
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Granada 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
Granada
Almería
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALM had peak pressure around 50'.
  • GRA started the game with stronger pressure.
GRA Pressure ALM Pressure
Pressure Index: ALM reached the top pressure at 50' (76.36).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Granada GRA Home
13 matches
Almería ALM Away
Match Record
3
Wins
6
4
Draws
4
6
Losses
3
Goals
14
Goals Scored
22
22
Goals Conceded
14
-8
Goal Difference
+8

Data last updated: 2026-04-27T00:05:35+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
L. Zidane
Substitution
France
1 L. Zidane
Á. Lemos Collazo
Substitution
Spain
18 Á. Lemos Collazo
O. Naasei Oppong
Ghana
28 O. Naasei Oppong
L. Ntambue Kayumba
Spain
24 L. Ntambue Kayumba
D. Hormigo Iturralde
Substitution
Spain
3 D. Hormigo Iturralde
B. Diallo
Substitution
Senegal
22 B. Diallo
P. Serra
Spain
8 P. Serra
S. Ruiz Alonso
Substitution
Spain
20 S. Ruiz Alonso
R. Alcaraz Jiménez
Spain
4 R. Alcaraz Jiménez
G. Petit Abad
Substitution
Uruguay
9 G. Petit Abad
J. Arnáiz Díaz
Spain
11 J. Arnáiz Díaz
Pitch
A. Fernández Moreno
Spain
1 A. Fernández Moreno
A. Muñoz Miguel
Substitution
Spain
3 A. Muñoz Miguel
F. Bonini
Italy
18 F. Bonini
R. Ely
Brazil
5 R. Ely
M. Ruiz
Substitution
Spain
16 M. Ruiz
D. Lopy
Substitution
Senegal
17 D. Lopy
S. Dzodic
Serbia
29 S. Dzodic
A. Embarba Blázquez
Substitution
Spain
23 A. Embarba Blázquez
S. Arribas Calvo
Spain
11 S. Arribas Calvo
L. Carrilho Baptistão
Substitution
Brazil
12 L. Carrilho Baptistão
M. De la Fuente Escudero
Substitution
Spain
24 M. De la Fuente Escudero

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 26, 2026, 02:15 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes
Capacity :
19189
Attendance :
15939
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Saúl Ais Reig
Ricard Esteve Valenzuela
Ricardo Landrove Lago
Guillermo Conejero Sánchez

Statistics

Possession
GRA
49%
ALM
51%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 4
1 Big Chances Created 5
10 Shots 19
31 Dangerous attacks 40
50 Possession 50
4 Corners 3
14 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

1 Injuries 1
6 Substitutions 6
1 Hit Woodwork 0
4 Successful Dribbles 7
0 Penalties 1
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44
8 Goal Kicks 7
9 Dribble Attempts 16
8 Goal Attempts 16
81 Ball Safe 77
2 Assists 2
31 Throwins 14

Attacking

93 Attacks 86
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

268 Successful Passes 267
15 Successful Long Passes 26
31 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42
48 Long Passes 62
342 Passes 345
78 Successful Passes Percentage 77
7 Key Passes 12

Defensive

43 Duels Won 44
6 Interceptions 11
16 Tackles 12
6 Saves 4

Build-up

1 Accurate Crosses 5
19 Total Crosses 10

Discipline

4 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Saúl Ais Reig

Starting XI

1
Luca Zidane
Luca Zidane Goalkeeper
7.01
13
Ander Astralaga
Ander Astralaga
Goalkeeper90'
6.72
3
Diego Hormigo
Diego Hormigo Defender
6.27
41
Izan González
Izan González
Midfielder46'
6.88
18
Álvaro Lemos
Álvaro Lemos Defender
6.38
2
Pau Casadesús
Pau Casadesús
Defender69'
6.59
22
Baïla Diallo
Baïla Diallo Defender
6.65
26
Sergio Rodelas
Sergio Rodelas
Attacker83'
6.67
24
Loïc Williams
Loïc Williams Defender
6.78
28
Oscar Naasei Oppong
Oscar Naasei Oppong Defender
6.61
4
Rubén Alcaraz
Rubén Alcaraz Midfielder
6.91
8
Pedro Alemañ Serna
Pedro Alemañ Serna Midfielder
6.88
20
Sergio Ruiz
Sergio Ruiz Midfielder
6.82
21
Pablo Sáenz
Pablo Sáenz
Attacker46'
6.85
9
Gonzalo Petit
Gonzalo Petit Attacker
6.74
40
Baba Diocou
Baba Diocou
Attacker69'
6.73
11
José Manuel Arnáiz
José Manuel Arnáiz Attacker
6.95
Referee : Saúl Ais Reig

Starting XI

1
Andrés Fernández
Andrés Fernández Goalkeeper
6.99
3
Álex Muñoz
Álex Muñoz Defender
6.85
20
Álex Centelles
Álex Centelles
Defender90+1'
6.65
5
Rodrigo Ely
Rodrigo Ely Defender
6.69
16
Marcos Luna
Marcos Luna Defender
6.48
21
Chumi
Chumi
Defender73'
6.54
18
Federico Bonini
Federico Bonini Defender
6.86
11
Sergio Arribas
Sergio Arribas Midfielder
3
7.56
12
Léo Baptistão
Léo Baptistão Midfielder
6.86
2
Arnau Puigmal
Arnau Puigmal
Midfielder66'
6.78
17
Dion Lopy
Dion Lopy Midfielder
6.89
6
André Horta
André Horta
Midfielder80'
6.68
23
Adrián Embarba
Adrián Embarba Midfielder
7.16
7
Jon Morcillo
Jon Morcillo
Attacker80'
7.09
29
Stefan Dzodic
Stefan Dzodic Midfielder
6.82
24
Miguel de la Fuente
Miguel de la Fuente Attacker
6.56
9
Thalys
Thalys
Attacker80'
6.71

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pablo Sáenz
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
90+7'
90+1'
Event
Álex Centelles Álex Muñoz
12th Substitution
Event
Ander Astralaga Luca Zidane
11th Substitution
90'
Event
Baba Diocou
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
84'
Event
4th Yellowcard
84'
Event
Sergio Rodelas Baïla Diallo
10th Substitution
83'
80'
Event
Jon Morcillo Adrián Embarba
8th Substitution
80'
Event
André Horta Dion Lopy
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Thalys Miguel de la Fuente
9th Substitution
73'
Event
Chumi Marcos Luna
6th Substitution
Event
Pau Casadesús Álvaro Lemos
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Baba Diocou Gonzalo Petit
5th Substitution
69'
68'
Event
Miguel de la Fuente
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
66'
Event
Arnau Puigmal Léo Baptistão
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Stefan Dzodic
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Izan González Diego Hormigo
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Pablo Sáenz Sergio Ruiz
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
Sergio Arribas
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Sergio Ruiz
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
37'
35'
Event
José Manuel Arnáiz
Penalty awarded
18'
Event
Sergio Arribas
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
14'
Event
Sergio Arribas
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Pedro Alemañ Serna
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
11'

CONCLUSION

Almería's commanding 4-2 triumph over Granada cements their stronger standing. A blistering 3-1 halftime lead set the tone, with even possession highlighting their clinical edge over Granada's resilience. The hosts' second-half response fell short against Almería's organized defense and timely fourth goal. Free of red cards or disruptive events, the result stemmed from pure execution and efficiency in line with projections. Minimal deviation reinforces Almería's consistency, boosting their campaign while exposing Granada's need for defensive solidity. This performance signals upward momentum for the winners.

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