The numbers
Eibar will face Las Palmas at the Municipal de Ipurua on March 29, 2026, with both teams coming off recent victories. Eibar secured a narrow 1-0 win against Andorra, while Las Palmas also triumphed 1-0 over Sporting Gijón. This match is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the league.
Historically, Las Palmas has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning the last two matches against Eibar. The last meeting ended in a 3-1 victory for Las Palmas, highlighting their dominance in this matchup. Eibar’s top goalscorers, Peru Nolaskoain and Javier Marton, each have two goals this season, while Las Palmas’s leading scorer, Ale García, has netted seven times.
In terms of recent form, Eibar has performed well, recording six wins, one loss, and three draws in their last ten league games. In contrast, Las Palmas has struggled somewhat, with three wins, three losses, and four draws in the same period. This discrepancy in form could play a significant role in the upcoming match.
Possession statistics from their last matches reveal that Eibar had 31% possession against Andorra, while Las Palmas enjoyed 59% against Sporting Gijón. This difference in ball control may influence the match dynamics, as Las Palmas typically seeks to dominate possession.
Las Palmas has scored four goals and conceded three in their last five matches, demonstrating a solid defensive record with an average of 0.6 goals conceded per game recently. Their current points tally stands at 51, and they will be looking to add to that total against Eibar.
With a capacity of 32,392, the Estadio de Gran Canaria is home to Las Palmas, but this match will take place at Eibar’s Municipal de Ipurua, where home advantage could be a factor. Eibar’s head coach, Luis García, has a win rate of 42%, which may impact the team’s performance as they prepare for this critical fixture.
As the match approaches, observers are keen to see if Eibar can break Las Palmas’s winning streak in their encounters. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute injuries or changes to the lineup that could affect the outcome of this match.
