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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
Gamba Osaka
vs
Vissel Kobe
Sun, Sep 20 • 08:00 UTC
⚡ Form
54
⚖️ Balance
90
🏆 Stakes
78
⭐ Stars
91
Kansai Derby drama awaits in Suita.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ C. Ejuke ↑J. Sanchez 18'
A. Gonzalez (R. Vargas) 30'
HT
I. Romero (R. Vargas) 55'
64' ↓ D. Lopez ↑D. Blind
64' ↓ C. Stuani ↑D. Camara
64' ↓ A. Martinez ↑H. Rincon
78' ↓ A. Witsel ↑Portu
78' ↓ T. Lemar ↑J. E. Solis Romero
↓ R. Vargas ↑M. Bueno 78'
↓ L. Agoume ↑Marcao 84'
↓ I. Romero ↑Peque 84'
Ørjan Nyland 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Girona
Goalkeepers
Paulo Gazzaniga 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Arnau Martínez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vitor Reis 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David López
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Álex Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Iván Martín 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
57
Passes
11
Duels
Axel Witsel
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Yáser Asnéider Asprilla Martínez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Thomas Lemar 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Joel Roca
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Cristhian Stuani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daley Blind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Francés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gibert Jordana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Rincón
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jhon Solís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Papa Dame Ba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dawda Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Portu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sevilla
Goalkeepers
Ørjan Nyland 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
José Ángel Carmona
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Andrés Castrín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike Salas 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Gabriel Suazo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Lucien Agoumé
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Nemanja Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
18
Entry
Rubén Vargas
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Alfon González
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Isaac Romero 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Alberto Flores
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joaquín Martínez Oso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanlu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peque Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fernández
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Altozano
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Costa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sierra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | Girona | 0 - 2 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Montilivi |
| 01/18/2025 | Girona | 1 - 2 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 09/01/2024 | Sevilla | 0 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 01/21/2024 | Girona | 5 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 08/26/2023 | Sevilla | 1 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 05/01/2023 | Sevilla | 0 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
Girona Win
Sevilla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Girona
Sevilla
Girona
Sevilla
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Sevilla's defensive masterclass dismantles Girona's championship ambitions
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. This victory breathes life into Sevilla's faltering campaign while condemning Girona to a relegation battle after just three matches.
Defensive intensity suffocates Girona's attack
From kickoff, Sevilla imposed a suffocating intensity that turned Girona's Montilivi into a shooting gallery without ammunition. At the 30-minute mark, A. Gonzalez capitalized on R. Vargas's assist to break the balance, and the visitors never looked back. Fourteen corners generated—a desperate plea for set-piece salvation—but Andres Castrin's defensive wall stood impenetrable. Girona's 59% possession evaporated into nothing against Sevilla's compact, ruthless shape.
Nyland: The wall that wouldn't crack
Ørjan Nyland was the difference-maker. Five saves—each one a statement. The Norwegian goalkeeper transformed Sevilla's defensive philosophy into art form, denying Girona at every turn. When I. Romero sealed the 2-0 at 55 minutes with another Vargas assist, the match's narrative was locked. The stakes for Sevilla were enormous: two consecutive losses demanded redemption, and this clinical away victory provided exactly that.
Girona's alarming free fall
The home side's 20 shots (5 on target) and 2.12 xG tell a damning story: volume without precision. Three matches, zero points, one goal scored, ten conceded. Girona's -9 goal difference is a chasm opening beneath them. There was no upset factor here—just superior execution meeting desperation. Sevilla's 41% possession masked complete dominance; they didn't need the ball when they controlled the spaces that mattered.
Key Questions
What made Ørjan Nyland the Man of the Match?
Five decisive saves under constant pressure. Nyland neutralized Girona's attacking threat entirely, keeping a clean sheet against relentless pressure.
How did Sevilla dominate with less possession?
Defensive compactness and transition efficiency. Sevilla committed 14 fouls to disrupt Girona's rhythm, controlling space over territory.
What's next for Girona after this collapse?
Crisis mode activated: zero points in three matches, -9 goal difference. Urgent tactical overhaul needed or relegation looms.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation in Catalonia: Early Season Survival Stakes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. Two giants of recent seasons find themselves in an early-season basement battle where fear of losing outweighs the ambition to win.
The Setup
The match at the stadium on August 30 finds Girona in a precarious position. Their Form is erratic, and the Stakes are unusually high for matchday three given their position in the bottom three. Sevilla isn't doing much better, bringing a Balance that leans heavily toward defensive insecurity following a string of losses. With limited Stars on display, this crunch match will be defined by grit rather than glamour as both sides look to escape the gravitational pull of the lower table.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this contest lies in the duel between Viktor Tsygankov and Kike Salas. Tsygankov is the primary source of inspiration for the hosts, tasked with unpicking a stubborn backline. Kike Salas must maintain absolute concentration to track the Ukrainian’s late runs into the box; any lapse in the Sevilla defence will likely be punished by Girona’s most creative outlet.
Our Prediction
A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome. Girona will likely monopolise the ball but lack the clinical edge to pull away, while Sevilla’s recent struggles suggest they will be content to sit deep and counter. Neither side possesses the confidence to go for the throat, resulting in a cagey affair where the points are shared.