SD Eibar are reviewing their statistical performance ahead of Saturday's match against RCD Mallorca at Ipurua. The Basque side sit second in the LALIGA Hypermotion table with 21 points from nine games, a position built on a potent attack but also revealing some defensive vulnerability. Their recent form includes one win, two draws, and one loss in the last four matches, a period in which they have scored at least one goal in every game.
The attacking numbers
Eibar average 2.119 goals scored per match this campaign. This offensive output translates to 19 goals for, the second-best tally in the division. Jon Guruzeta, with three goals, is the team's top scorer this season. "I am proud to contribute to the team's goal tally this season," the forward said. Adrián Fuentes, another attacking reference, added: "Scoring goals is what I work for every day in training."
The other side of the coin
On the negative side, the Ipurua outfit concede an average of 1.110 goals per game, totalling ten goals against. This 19-for and 10-against record gives them a +9 goal difference. The last defeat, a 3-1 loss to Oviedo on 12 October, highlighted these defensive issues. Goalkeeper Jon Magunagoitia, with 40 saves, is the team's leader in that department. The team has required an average of 81 minutes of play to score their first goal this season, an indicator that their attacking effectiveness sometimes arrives late.
The immediate challenge
The next challenge is Mallorca, fourth in the table, in a key match to maintain momentum at the top of the standings. The game will be played this Saturday, 17 October, at Ipurua.
Individual performance also stands out, with Álex Sala leading the team in assists and defender Raíllo completing an average of 74.7 passes per match, the highest figure at the club.
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