Granada ضد Castellon — LaLiga 2

**Granada 0-0 Castellon**

**What set this match apart:** This was a very typical match: only small details set it apart (89% of matches were more unusual than this one). The most striking figures come from the defensive actions, where Castellon made 22 more clearances than Granada (34 to 12, a 91st percentile gap). This suggests a side defending deep and getting the ball away under pressure. Meanwhile, the game was highly physical, with both teams recording 42 tackles in total (91st percentile of joint volume), and Granada making 6 more than Castellon (24 to 18, an 85th percentile gap).

**How it played out:** Granada was more successful in winning the physical battles on the ground, winning 43 duels to Castellon's 33 (an 88th percentile gap), and they also won 4 more aerial duels (15 to 11, a 75th percentile gap). Despite this, few accurate long balls were recorded in the match (47 in total, 20th percentile of joint volume), but Granada was clearly ahead with 30 to Castellon's 17 (an 85th percentile gap). Castellon showed more territorial control in the attacking phase, making 40 more passes in the opponent's half than Granada (161 to 121, a 71st percentile gap). Both sides maintained sustained pressure near the goal, evidenced by 12 corners in total (87th percentile of joint volume). However, getting into dangerous areas was difficult for both, with only 9 shots inside the box in total (19th percentile of joint volume).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Granada win 30%, draw 31%, and Castellon win 39%. With the probabilities so close, every outcome was plausible and no result would have been scandalous. The 0-0 draw is not surprising, especially with both sides creating 2 big chances each.