Córdoba vs Albacete Prediction, Preview and Stats

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Estadio Nuevo Arcángel Today - 7:00 PM
La Liga 2
Córdoba Córdoba
1 Winner 2
Albacete ALB
Full Time Today 7:00 PM
Round 40 Regular Season
Sergi Guardiola - 50'
Goal
|
Goal
Jefté Betancor - 39', 37'

CONTEXT

Córdoba faced Albacete in a match that saw the visitors establish early dominance despite limited possession. Albacete scored twice before the interval to lead 0-2 at halftime. Córdoba responded with increased pressure in the second half and managed to reduce the deficit to 1-2 by the final whistle. The home side controlled 76 percent of possession but could not overcome the two-goal advantage created by the away team. Albacete remained organized defensively and capitalized on their opportunities to secure the victory. No red cards were shown to either side, allowing the game to proceed without major interruptions. The outcome confirmed Albacete as the stronger side on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Córdoba held 76 percent possession but trailed 0-2 at halftime.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the stronger team's performance.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable to determine alignment.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals metrics were recorded for either side.
  • Event impact: Albacete scored twice before halftime to secure the 1-2 win.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued to either team during the match.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

G. Etayo Herrera

Spain 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

B. Valencia López

1st Assistant

Spain

D. Novoa Hernández

2nd Assistant

Spain

I. de Santisteban Adame

4th Official

Spain

League averages

La Liga 2 Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 22.79
Yellow cards / match 4.86
Red cards / match 0.28
Penalties / match 0.33
Córdoba I. Ania Cadavieco
I. Ania Cadavieco
VS
Albacete A. González Fernández
A. González Fernández
1.54
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.42
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Granada Rank: 65 W
Castellón Rank: 68 W
Sporting Gijón Rank: 64 W
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 56 W
Real Zaragoza Rank: 57 W
Cádiz Rank: 56 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 57 W
FC Andorra Rank: 66 W
SD Eibar Rank: 69 L
Granada Rank: 64 W
Leganés Rank: 63 L
Burgos Rank: 67 L
7
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
7 - 4 - 7
7

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Córdoba
0.19%
Draw
5.09%
Away Albacete
94.72%

Movement

Changes since opening
Córdoba
-0.74%
Draw
-8.36%
Albacete
+9.11%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.26
66.41
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Córdoba
Albacete
Power Score
65.26
66.41
League Position
9
12
Global Rank
325
292

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Córdoba — Opponent-weighted form score
Albacete — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Córdoba Albacete

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Córdoba

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Albacete

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Córdoba ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Albacete
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Córdoba Albacete
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Córdoba Albacete
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Córdoba
Albacete
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Córdoba
vs
Albacete
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Córdoba Albacete
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Córdoba 0.00
Albacete 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Córdoba Albacete
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Córdoba 0.00
Albacete 0.00
Córdoba
Albacete
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Córdoba had peak pressure around 56'.
  • Córdoba started the game with stronger pressure.
Córdoba Pressure ALB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Córdoba reached the top pressure at 56' (86.18).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 18 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Córdoba Córdoba Home
18 matches
Albacete ALB Away
Match Record
7
Wins
7
4
Draws
4
7
Losses
7
Goals
22
Goals Scored
23
23
Goals Conceded
22
-1
Goal Difference
+1

Data last updated: 2026-05-15T18:45:14+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
I. Iker
Andorra
1 I. Iker
J. González Rodrigañez
Spain
10 J. González Rodrigañez
J. Martín Valerón
Spain
4 J. Martín Valerón
R. González Alves
Substitution
Brazil
16 R. González Alves
I. Vilarrasa Palacios
Substitution
Spain
2 I. Vilarrasa Palacios
D. de Almeida Leite
Substitution
Brazil
19 D. de Almeida Leite
I. Ruiz Sánchez
Spain
8 I. Ruiz Sánchez
D. Requena Sánchez
Spain
30 D. Requena Sánchez
C. Carracedo García
Spain
23 C. Carracedo García
S. Guardiola Navarro
Spain
14 S. Guardiola Navarro
K. Villodres Medina
Substitution
Spain
11 K. Villodres Medina
Pitch
D. Mariño Villar
Spain
1 D. Mariño Villar
C. Neva Tey
Spain
21 C. Neva Tey
J. Sánchez Martínez
Spain
23 J. Sánchez Martínez
L. López Mármol
Spain
22 L. López Mármol
F. Gámez López
Spain
15 F. Gámez López
J. Gomez
Substitution
United States
3 J. Gomez
J. Villar del Fraile
Substitution
Spain
18 J. Villar del Fraile
A. Pacheco Ruiz
Spain
6 A. Pacheco Ruiz
L. Aguado Herrera
Substitution
Spain
2 L. Aguado Herrera
A. Rubio Roldan
Substitution
Spain
19 A. Rubio Roldan
J. Betancor Sánchez
Substitution
Spain
10 J. Betancor Sánchez

General Information

Date & Time :
May 15, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 40 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio Nuevo Arcángel
Capacity :
21384
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Gorka Etayo Herrera
Brian Valencia López
Daniel Novoa Hernández
Ignacio de Santisteban Adame

Statistics

Possession
Córdoba
71%
ALB
29%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
12 Shots 2
108 Dangerous attacks 29
76 Possession 24
12 Corners 7
6 Free kicks 9
3 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

48 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50
26 Throwins 14
9 Goal Kicks 14
5 Substitutions 5
25 Dribble Attempts 10
12 Successful Dribbles 5
1 Assists 1
2 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

167 Attacks 53
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

619 Passes 200
36 Long Passes 56
64 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29
27 Key Passes 7
89 Successful Passes Percentage 56
548 Successful Passes 113
23 Successful Long Passes 16

Defensive

14 Tackles 24
54 Duels Won 47
10 Interceptions 13
1 Saves 9

Build-up

41 Total Crosses 14
7 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

9 Fouls 6
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Gorka Etayo Herrera

Starting XI ▼

1
Iker Álvarez
Iker Álvarez Goalkeeper
6.95
2
Ignasi Vilarrasa
Ignasi Vilarrasa Defender
6.8
5
Diego Bri
Diego Bri
Attacker46'
6.78
4
Álex Martín
Álex Martín Defender
6.8
10
Jacobo González
Jacobo González Defender
6.97
16
Rubén Alves
Rubén Alves Defender
7.01
15
Xavi Sintes
Xavi Sintes
Defender6'
6.82
8
Isma Ruiz
Isma Ruiz Midfielder
7.05
19
Dalisson de Almeida
Dalisson de Almeida Midfielder
6.82
9
Nikolay Obolskiy
Nikolay Obolskiy
Attacker46'
6.48
30
Dani Requena
Dani Requena Midfielder
6.95
11
Kevin Medina
Kevin Medina Attacker
6.78
3
Juan María Alcedo
Juan María Alcedo
Defender85'
6.62
14
Sergi Guardiola
Sergi Guardiola Attacker
6.81
23
Cristian Carracedo
Cristian Carracedo Attacker
7.35
Referee : Gorka Etayo Herrera

Starting XI ▼

1
Diego Mariño
Diego Mariño Goalkeeper
6.79
15
Fran Gámez
Fran Gámez Defender
6.74
21
Carlos Neva
Carlos Neva Defender
6.7
22
Lluís López
Lluís López Defender
6.83
23
Pepe Sánchez
Pepe Sánchez Defender
6.93
2
Lorenzo Aguado
Lorenzo Aguado Midfielder
6.83
14
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Midfielder80'
6.67
3
Jonathan Gómez
Jonathan Gómez Midfielder
6.79
5
Javi Moreno
Javi Moreno
Defender63'
6.65
6
Antonio Pacheco
Antonio Pacheco Midfielder
6.76
18
Javi Villar
Javi Villar Midfielder
6.71
24
Jesús Vallejo
Jesús Vallejo
Defender85'
6.66
10
Jefté Betancor
Jefté Betancor Attacker
2
6.82
17
Ale Meléndez
Ale Meléndez
Midfielder63'
6.8
19
Alex Rubio
Alex Rubio Attacker
6.8
20
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa
Attacker63'
6.61

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Juan María Alcedo → Kevin Medina
9th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Jesús Vallejo → Javi Villar
10th Substitution
80'
Event
Victor San Bartolome Prieto → Lorenzo Aguado
8th Substitution
Event
Mikel Goti → Xavi Sintes
7th Substitution
70'
63'
Event
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa → Alex Rubio
6th Substitution
63'
Event
Ale Meléndez → Jefté Betancor
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Javi Moreno → Jonathan Gómez
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Lorenzo Aguado
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Isma Ruiz
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
57'
Event
Cristian Carracedo
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
57'
Event
Dani Requena
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
53'
Event
Sergi Guardiola
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
50'
Event
Diego Bri → Ignasi Vilarrasa
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Nikolay Obolskiy → Dalisson de Almeida
3rd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
Jefté Betancor
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
37'
Event
Jefté Betancor
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Xavi Sintes → Rubén Alves
1st Substitution
6'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Diego Bri takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
86
Attempt Attempt
Alejandro Melendez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Update Update
Juan Maria Alcedo is on, and Kevin Villodres is off.
85
Update Update
Jesus Vallejo Lazaro comes on for Javi Villar.
84
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Villodres takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
84
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
84
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Goti Lopez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Nikolay Obolskiy takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
82
Attempt Attempt
Lluis Lopez Marmol takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Attempt Attempt
Jose Alejandro Martin Valeron takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Substitution Substitution
Victor San Bartolomé is substituted for Lorenzo.
79
Attempt Attempt
Jose Alejandro Martin Valeron takes a right-footed shot but misses.
77
Attempt Attempt
Diego Bri takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
77
Attempt Attempt
Isma Ruiz's header is saved.
74
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Requena Sanchez takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
71
Attempt Attempt
Antonio Pacheco's left-footed shot is blocked.
70
Update Update
Mikel Goti Lopez comes on for Xavi Sintes.
69
Attempt Attempt
Lorenzo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
69
Attempt Attempt
Nikolay Obolskiy attempts a header but misses the shot.
63
Update Update
Samuel Obeng is on, and Alex Rubio is off.
63
Update Update
Alejandro Melendez is on, and Jefte Betancor Sanchez is off.
63
Update Update
Javi Moreno comes on for Jonathan Gomez.
61
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
56
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
50
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Guardiola Navarro scores with a left-footed shot.
50
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Guardiola Navarro takes a left-footed shot and scores.
49
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Diego Vicente Bri Carrazoni comes on for Ignasi Vilarrasa.
46
Update Update
Nikolay Obolskiy replaces Dalisson de Almeida.
45
Attempt Attempt
Dalisson de Almeida takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ignasi Vilarrasa with his left foot is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Guardiola Navarro takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jefte Betancor Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Villodres takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
43
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Carracedo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
41
Attempt Attempt
Alex Rubio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Jefte Betancor Sanchez takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Jefte Betancor Sanchez with his right foot results in a goal.
37
Update Update
Jefte Betancor Sanchez scores with a header.
35
Attempt Attempt
Dalisson de Almeida attempts a header but misses the shot.
31
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
28
Attempt Attempt
Alex Rubio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Alex Rubio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Requena Sanchez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
23
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Guardiola Navarro takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
20
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Requena Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
19
Attempt Attempt
Dalisson de Almeida takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
18
Attempt Attempt
Jefte Betancor Sanchez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
8
Attempt Attempt
Ignasi Vilarrasa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
6
Update Update
Xavi Sintes comes on for Ruben Gonzalez.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Gorka Etayo Herrera.
1
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Villodres takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Córdoba 1-2 Albacete. Structural assessment: Albacete exhibited a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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