FC Andorra vs Albacete Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain
Nou Estadi a Encamp Fri, 1 May - 2:15 PM
La Liga 2
FC Andorra AND
0 Winner 1
Albacete ALB
Full Time Fri, 1 May 2:15 PM
Round 38 Regular Season
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Goal
Jonathan Gómez - 86'
Carles Manso 90+1' Red Card
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CONTEXT

FC Andorra hosted Albacete in a match that showcased dramatic turns, ending in a narrow 0-1 defeat for the home side despite their overwhelming 78% possession dominance. The first half concluded goalless at 0-0, with Andorra controlling the ball but failing to convert chances. The second half pivoted sharply when Andorra received a red card, reducing them to ten men and distorting the game's structure. Albacete, identified as the stronger team, capitalized on this shift, maintaining composure with just 22% possession to secure the winning goal. This victory highlighted Albacete's efficiency under pressure, overcoming the numerical disadvantage imposed on their opponents. Andorra's high possession yielded no goals, underscoring wasteful finishing, while Albacete's clinical approach proved decisive. The result aligns with minimal structural deviations favoring the winners.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Albacete benefited from a minimal 6.6% structural deviation.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with assessments.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed as true.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without data.
  • Event impact: Home red card triggered second-half dominance shift.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion listed in second-half adjustments.
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

A. De Ena Wolf

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

S. Fernández Pérez

2nd Assistant

G. Rius Riu

4th Official

R. Porras Rico

1st Assistant

FC Andorra C. Manso Rubio
C. Manso Rubio
VS
Albacete A. González Fernández
A. González Fernández
1.54
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.31
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Leganés Rank: 65 W
Real Valladolid Rank: 60 W
Cádiz Rank: 58 W
Racing Santander Rank: 70 W
Málaga Rank: 68 D
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 56 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
SD Eibar Rank: 69 L
Granada Rank: 66 W
Leganés Rank: 65 L
Burgos Rank: 67 L
Mirandés Rank: 59 D
Castellón Rank: 68 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 4
4

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Andorra
0.19%
Draw
6.41%
Away Albacete
93.39%

Movement

Changes since opening
FC Andorra
-0.44%
Draw
-4.15%
Albacete
+4.58%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.68
65.7
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Andorra
Albacete
Power Score
59.68
65.7
League Position
9
13
Global Rank
312
308

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

FC Andorra

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

Albacete

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

FC Andorra ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Albacete
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.94
23.64
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.64
39.94
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC Andorra +1.63 Efficiency Index
vs
Albacete -1.63 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Andorra
Albacete
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.

FC Andorra ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Albacete
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Andorra 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
FC Andorra 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.
FC Andorra
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.

–
FC Andorra
vs
Albacete
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Andorra 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
FC Andorra 0.20
Albacete 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Andorra 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
FC Andorra 0.04
Albacete 0.00
FC Andorra
Albacete
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AND had peak pressure around 13'.
  • AND started the game with stronger pressure.
AND Pressure ALB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AND reached the top pressure at 13' (95.11).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC Andorra AND Home
5 matches
Albacete ALB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
4
1
Draws
1
4
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
2
-5
Goal Difference
+5

Data last updated: 2026-05-02T00:03:29+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch
J. Owono Ngua Akeng
Equatorial Guinea
13 J. Owono Ngua Akeng
T. Carrique
Substitution
France
17 T. Carrique
G. Alonso Moreno
Spain
4 G. Alonso Moreno
D. Alende López
Spain
23 D. Alende López
M. Vilà García
Spain
20 M. Vilà García
E. Akman
Substitution
Türkiye
8 E. Akman
M. Costa
Substitution
Spain
18 M. Costa
D. Villahermosa Martínez
Spain
6 D. Villahermosa Martínez
Y. Cabanzón de Arriba
Substitution
Spain
3 Y. Cabanzón de Arriba
M. Cardona Rovira
Substitution
Spain
22 M. Cardona Rovira
J. Cerdà Amengual
Spain
21 J. Cerdà Amengual
Pitch
R. Lizoáin Cruz
Spain
13 R. Lizoáin Cruz
J. Gomez
United States
3 J. Gomez
C. Neva Tey
Substitution
Spain
21 C. Neva Tey
L. López Mármol
Spain
22 L. López Mármol
J. Moreno Arrones Gil
Spain
5 J. Moreno Arrones Gil
F. Gámez López
Spain
15 F. Gámez López
A. Meléndez Ruiz
Spain
17 A. Meléndez Ruiz
M. Fernández Figueira
Uruguay
8 M. Fernández Figueira
V. San Bartolomé Prieto
Substitution
Spain
14 V. San Bartolomé Prieto
J. Betancor Sánchez
Substitution
Spain
10 J. Betancor Sánchez
A. Rubio Roldan
Substitution
Spain
19 A. Rubio Roldan

General Information

Date & Time :
May 01, 2026, 02:15 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 38 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Nou Estadi a Encamp
Capacity :
5500
Attendance :
3320
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
S. Fernández Pérez
G. Rius Riu
Alonso De Ena Wolf
Rubén Porras Rico

Statistics

Possession
AND
74%
ALB
26%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
10 Shots 0
123 Dangerous attacks 24
78 Possession 22
6 Corners 2
10 Free kicks 10
5 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

13 Successful Dribbles 0
27 Dribble Attempts 3
68 Ball Safe 65
48 Successful Dribbles Percentage 0
24 Throwins 11
5 Goal Kicks 10
14 Goal Attempts 4
5 Substitutions 4

Attacking

164 Attacks 52
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

90 Successful Passes Percentage 56
704 Passes 204
634 Successful Passes 115
13 Successful Long Passes 17
32 Long Passes 69
41 Successful Long Passes Percentage 25
19 Key Passes 3

Defensive

46 Duels Won 41
9 Tackles 16
1 Saves 7
4 Interceptions 12

Build-up

39 Total Crosses 7
6 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

10 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Alonso De Ena Wolf

Starting XI ▼

13
Jesús Owono
Jesús Owono Goalkeeper
6.98
4
Gael Alonso
Gael Alonso Defender
7.1
17
Thomas Carrique
Thomas Carrique Defender
6.78
15
Aingeru Olabarrieta
Aingeru Olabarrieta
Attacker73'
6.7
20
Martí Vilà
Martí Vilà Defender
6.76
23
Diego Alende
Diego Alende Defender
6.75
6
Dani Villahermosa
Dani Villahermosa Midfielder
7.02
8
Efe Akman
Efe Akman Midfielder
6.72
14
Sergio Molina
Sergio Molina
Midfielder62'
7.03
18
Marc Doménech
Marc Doménech Midfielder
6.9
24
Théo Le Normand
Théo Le Normand
Midfielder82'
6.6
3
Yeray Cabanzón
Yeray Cabanzón Attacker
6.65
29
Min-su Kim
Min-su Kim
Attacker62'
6.79
21
Josep Cerdà
Josep Cerdà Attacker
7
22
Marc Cardona
Marc Cardona Attacker
7.02
9
Manu Nieto
Manu Nieto
Attacker73'
6.8
Referee : Alonso De Ena Wolf

Starting XI ▼

13
Raúl Lizoain
Raúl Lizoain Goalkeeper
7.01
3
Jonathan Gómez
Jonathan Gómez Defender
6.76
5
Javi Moreno
Javi Moreno Defender
6.64
15
Fran Gámez
Fran Gámez Defender
6.76
21
Carlos Neva
Carlos Neva Defender
6.68
2
Lorenzo Aguado
Lorenzo Aguado
Defender80'
6.84
22
Lluís López
Lluís López Defender
6.77
8
Martín Fernández
Martín Fernández Midfielder
6.57
14
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Victor San Bartolome Prieto Midfielder
6.61
6
Antonio Pacheco
Antonio Pacheco
Midfielder80'
6.76
17
Ale Meléndez
Ale Meléndez Midfielder
6.79
10
Jefté Betancor
Jefté Betancor Attacker
6.79
16
José Carlos Lazo
José Carlos Lazo
Attacker66'
6.82
19
Alex Rubio
Alex Rubio Attacker
6.83
20
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa
Attacker66'
6.68

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Aingeru Olabarrieta
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
90+5'
90+5'
Event
José Carlos Lazo
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Sergio Molina
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Carles Manso
Argument / 1st Redcard
90+1'
Event
Manu Nieto
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
89'
86'
Event
Jonathan Gómez
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Théo Le Normand → Marc Doménech
9th Substitution
82'
80'
Event
Antonio Pacheco → Victor San Bartolome Prieto
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Lorenzo Aguado → Carlos Neva
7th Substitution
Event
Manu Nieto → Marc Cardona
5th Substitution
73'
Event
Aingeru Olabarrieta → Thomas Carrique
6th Substitution
73'
66'
Event
José Carlos Lazo → Jefté Betancor
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Samuel Obeng Gyabaa → Alex Rubio
4th Substitution
Event
Min-su Kim → Yeray Cabanzón
1st Substitution
62'
Event
Sergio Molina → Efe Akman
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Marc Cardona
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
59'
1ST-HALF
Event
Jesús Owono
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
31'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Manuel Nieto attempts a header but misses the shot.
86
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Gomez takes a left-footed shot and scores.
82
Update Update
Theo Le Normand is on, and Marc Domenech is off.
79
Update Update
Lorenzo replaces Carlos Neva.
79
Update Update
Antonio Pacheco replaces Victor San Bartolomé.
78
Attempt Attempt
Josep Cerda takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
77
Attempt Attempt
Josep Cerda's right-footed shot is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Aingeru Olabarrieta's left-footed shot is blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Min-su Kim takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
73
Substitution Substitution
Aingeru Olabarrieta is substituted off for Thomas Carrique.
73
Update Update
Manuel Nieto replaces Marc Cardona.
70
Attempt Attempt
Marc Domenech attempts a header but misses the shot.
66
Update Update
Jose Carlos Lazo comes on for Jefte Betancor Sanchez.
66
Update Update
Samuel Obeng is on, and Alex Rubio is off.
64
Update Update
Marc Cardona's header is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Molina takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Update Update
Minsu Kim comes on for Marc Cardona.
62
Update Update
Sergio Molina comes on for Efe Akman.
55
Attempt Attempt
Josep Cerda takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
54
Attempt Attempt
Diego Alende Lopez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Alex Rubio takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marc Domenech takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
41
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Attempt Attempt
Marc Cardona's right-footed shot is saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Jefte Betancor Sanchez attempts a header but misses the shot.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jesus Owono receives a yellow card.
30
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
25
Attempt Attempt
Marc Cardona's left-footed shot is saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Josep Cerda's left-footed shot is blocked.
24
Attempt Attempt
Marc Domenech takes a left-footed shot but misses.
22
Update Update
Gael Alonso's header is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Jefte Betancor Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Yeray Cabanzon de Arriba takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
10
Attempt Attempt
Marc Cardona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
10
Attempt Attempt
Marc Cardona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
8
Attempt Attempt
Marti Vila Garcia takes a left-footed shot but misses.
2
Attempt Attempt
Marc Cardona takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.

CONCLUSION

Albacete's 0-1 triumph over FC Andorra exemplifies resilience, as they prevailed despite 22% possession and a goalless first half. The red card to Andorra midway through the second period created the key distortion, enabling Albacete to score the lone goal and secure victory as the stronger team. Andorra's 78% possession control failed to translate into shots on target effectively, revealing inefficiencies exposed post-red card. This outcome reflects minimal deviations and aligned efficiencies, with the event decisively tilting momentum. Albacete's tactical discipline turned adversity into advantage, marking a hard-fought away win.

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