Albacete vs SD Eibar Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain

Estadio Carlos Belmonte Fri, 24 Apr - 6:30 PM

La Liga 2

Albacete ALB

SD Eibar EIB

Full Time Fri, 24 Apr 6:30 PM

Round 37 Regular Season

Jon Bautista - 70', 12', 10'

CONTEXT

SD Eibar delivered a clinical performance to secure a 0-3 victory over Albacete at their home ground, defying the hosts' commanding 61% possession. The visitors took control early, netting twice before halftime for a 0-2 lead, and added a third goal in the second half to seal the win. Albacete, despite dominating the ball, failed to register a single shot on target that troubled Eibar's defense, highlighting their inefficiency in the final third. Eibar, identified as the stronger side pre-match, showcased superior finishing and defensive solidity throughout. The outcome featured minimal structural deviation of just 2.4%, aligning closely with expectations. No red cards disrupted play, and the absence of second-half adjustments kept the game straightforward. This result reinforces Eibar's promotion credentials in the league, while Albacete must address their conversion issues urgently.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured minimal at 2.4% in favor of SD Eibar.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match assessments.
xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing expected goals data.
Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed as true for the final outcome.
xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without underlying data.
Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered match dynamics.
Red card distortion: Zero red cards resulted in no distortion to the scoreline.

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Match referee

S. Muresan

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

F. Ortega Herrera

4th Official

José Bordoy

1st Assistant

A. Moleon Cuenca

2nd Assistant

A. González Fernández

B. San José Gil

1.31

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.77

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

5 - 5 - 3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Albacete

0.49%

Draw

1.91%

SD Eibar

97.6%

Team Power Ranking

25.83

37.92

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Albacete

SD Eibar

Power Score

25.83

37.92

League Position

Global Rank

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.

Albacete — Opponent-weighted form score

SD Eibar — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Albacete SD Eibar

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

Albacete

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

SD Eibar

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Albacete ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy SD Eibar

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

45.16

31.54

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

31.54

45.16

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Albacete +1.38 Efficiency Index

SD Eibar -1.38 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Albacete

SD Eibar

AttackEff = xG ÷ pos

DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Albacete ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy SD Eibar

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Albacete SD Eibar

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Albacete SD Eibar

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Albacete

SD Eibar

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.

Albacete

SD Eibar

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Albacete SD Eibar

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Albacete SD Eibar

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Albacete

SD Eibar

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

ALB had peak pressure around 89'.
EIB started the game with stronger pressure.

ALB Pressure EIB Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: ALB reached the top pressure at 89' (87.21).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Albacete ALB Home

13 matches

SD Eibar EIB Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-4

Data last updated: 2026-04-25T00:01:23+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3

Match Formation 5-3-2

13 R. Lizoáin Cruz

15 F. Gámez López

24 J. Vallejo Lázaro

22 L. López Mármol

21 C. Neva Tey

26 H. Martínez González

8 M. Fernández Figueira

17 A. Meléndez Ruiz

16 J. Lazo Romero

20 S. Obeng Gyabaa

3 J. Gomez

13 J. Magunagoitia Blasco

17 J. Corpas Serna

23 A. Arbilla Zabala

15 J. Amador Silos

4 A. Aranbarri Murua

2 S. Cubero Ezcurra

16 A. Madariaga Susaeta

14 L. Olaetxea Ibaibarriaga

5 J. Martínez Calvo

9 J. Bautista Orgilles

20 J. Martón Ansó

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 24, 2026, 06:30 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Estadio Carlos Belmonte

Capacity :

17524

Attendance :

9178

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Francisco José Ortega Herrera

Sergiu Claudiu Muresan

José Miguel Bordoy Homar

Aitor Moleon Cuenca

Statistics

Possession

ALB

58%

EIB

42%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3

1 Big Chances Created 1

12 Shots 4

51 Dangerous attacks 26

61 Possession 39

10 Corners 3

6 Free kicks 7

2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

29 Throwins 9

14 Dribble Attempts 12

21 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

0 Assists 3

5 Goal Kicks 16

1 Hit Woodwork 1

3 Successful Dribbles 6

5 Substitutions 5

86 Ball Safe 73

16 Goal Attempts 10

0 Injuries 1

Attacking

103 Attacks 63

1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

88 Successful Passes Percentage 82

516 Successful Passes 329

54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

27 Successful Long Passes 31

587 Passes 401

16 Key Passes 9

50 Long Passes 59

Defensive

38 Duels Won 60

12 Interceptions 12

12 Tackles 17

2 Saves 5

Build-up

42 Total Crosses 9

7 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

7 Fouls 6

1 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Sergiu Claudiu Muresan

Manager ▼

A. González Fernández Coach

Starting XI ▼

Raúl Lizoain Goalkeeper

7.05

Fran Gámez Defender

6.78

Carlos Neva Defender

6.68

Lluís López Defender

6.85

Jesús Vallejo Defender

6.69

Daniel Bernabéu Garcia

Defender75'

6.21

Martín Fernández Midfielder

6.56

Jefté Betancor

Attacker46'

6.77

Ale Meléndez Midfielder

6.79

Capi Midfielder

6.59

Victor San Bartolome Prieto

Midfielder67'

6.57

Jonathan Gómez Attacker

6.77

Alex Rubio

Attacker46'

6.84

José Carlos Lazo Attacker

6.8

Lorenzo Aguado

Defender67'

6.86

Samuel Obeng Gyabaa Attacker

6.68

Substitutes ▼

Jefté Betancor

Attacker46'

6.77

Alex Rubio

Attacker46'

6.84

Lorenzo Aguado

Defender67'

6.86

Victor San Bartolome Prieto

Midfielder67'

6.57

Daniel Bernabéu Garcia

Defender75'

6.21

Bench ▼

Diego Mariño Goalkeeper

6.8

Javi Moreno Defender

6.63

Antonio Velilla Defender

Antonio Pacheco Midfielder

6.76

Referee : Sergiu Claudiu Muresan