Prediction SD Eibar vs Granada 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for La Liga 2 on 22/08/2025

Match outlook and recent rhythm

Eibar welcome Granada to the compact Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa on 22 August with both sides desperate to convert early-season frustration into momentum. The hosts arrive off a 1-1 draw at Málaga and occupy 15th in the table with a single point from the opening round; that result showcased some solidity and produced Aleix Garrido as Eibar’s best performer in the encounter. Granada, by contrast, sit bottom after a 1-3 defeat at home to Deportivo La Coruña and will be carrying the sting of that result into this away fixture. Martin Hongla was a bright spot for Granada despite the loss, but the visitors are still searching for consistency after a run of mixed results in their last ten matches.

Tactical picture and match dynamics

Numbers paint a compelling picture: Granada have been the more aggressive outfit when it comes to chance creation, averaging 15 total shots in the recent sample versus Eibar’s seven, and generating more corners and dangerous attacks. Yet that attacking output has been accompanied by defensive fragility — three goals conceded in their opening league match — leaving them exposed on transitions. Eibar’s recent sequence reads as a team that grinds results; their latest form string includes several draws and a handful of wins, suggesting they are hard to break down at Ipurúa. The season’s solitary H2H encounter in May ended 0-2 in Eibar’s favour, offering a psychological edge for the home side heading into this rematch.

What to expect on the night

Expect a cagey opening period with Eibar looking to control the tempo through compact defending and selective breaks, while Granada will try to impose themselves with greater volume in the final third. The venue’s small capacity and local atmosphere should amplify home advantage, and Eibar’s recent ability to earn results on the road and at home indicates resilience. Granada’s higher shot volume suggests they can threaten, but their finishing and defensive lapses limit confidence for a guaranteed away success.

Betting suggestion

Given the balance of form, the head-to-head precedent, and the stronger case for a compact Eibar performance at home, the clearest value here lies with the 1X2 market. Back SD Eibar to win. The home victory at odds of 2.10 represents a sensible play based on Eibar’s tenacity, their recent success over Granada, and Granada’s shaky defensive showing in the opening round.