PeruMatches analysed: 952023โ€“2026

Michael Espinoza: referee stats

Michael Espinoza (Peru) has shown 4.90 cards per game in 95 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท โˆ’1%
Cards per game4.90league avg 4.96
Over 4.5 cards46%Over 3.5 cards: 64%
Matches with a penalty34%
Matches with a red card30%
Fouls per game24.3
Cards 1st / 2nd half2.1 / 2.8

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Referee radar

Strictness 45Fouls called 44Penalties 91Red cards 45Late cards 10Away cards 38

Percentile among 2955 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.

Cards per match (last 20 matches)

10
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43
34
75
16
17
8+

Michael Espinoza by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Primera Divisiรณn Peru794.925.17โˆ’4%34%30%
Segunda Divisiรณn Peru74.433.12+14%43%29%
CONMEBOL Sudamericana World65.504.98+4%33%33%
Sudamericano U20 World34.003.69+2%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Michael Espinoza

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
06.09.2026Universitario โ€“ Comerciantes UnidosPrimera Divisiรณn2:2 5 291
29.08.2026Club Deportivo Los Chankas โ€“ Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera Divisiรณn3:4 5 172
08.08.2026Juan Pablo II College โ€“ Atletico GrauPrimera Divisiรณn0:0 3 180
02.08.2026Alianza Lima โ€“ Alianza AtleticoPrimera Divisiรณn3:1 5 150
26.07.2026FBC Melgar โ€“ Sporting CristalPrimera Divisiรณn2:1 4 191
18.07.2026Atletico Grau โ€“ UTC CajamarcaPrimera Divisiรณn3:1 2 260
30.05.2026Deportivo Garcilaso โ€“ Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera Divisiรณn4:1 4 241
26.05.2026Palestino โ€“ Deportivo RiestraCONMEBOL Sudamericana1:1 5 250
24.05.2026Alianza Lima โ€“ Club Deportivo Los ChankasPrimera Divisiรณn3:0 2 270
26.04.2026UTC Cajamarca โ€“ CiencianoPrimera Divisiรณn2:2 5 272
14.04.2026UCV Moquegua โ€“ Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera Divisiรณn3:0 5 260
03.04.2026Alianza Atletico โ€“ Atletico GrauPrimera Divisiรณn2:2 4 270
21.03.2026Cienciano โ€“ FC CajamarcaPrimera Divisiรณn3:0 1 170
15.03.2026Universitario โ€“ UTC CajamarcaPrimera Divisiรณn2:0 3 161
28.02.2026Deportivo Garcilaso โ€“ CiencianoPrimera Divisiรณn2:3 3 212

How the numbers are calculated

Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). โ€œvs leagueโ€ compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.

Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.

FAQ

How many cards does Michael Espinoza give per game?

On average 4.90 cards per game in 95 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.96).

Is Michael Espinoza a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Michael Espinoza officiates, the card count is โˆ’1% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 30% of these matches.

How often do matches with Michael Espinoza go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 81%.

Does Michael Espinoza give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 34% of matches refereed by Michael Espinoza.