Elche CF vs Albacete Balompie, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Albacete Balompie — Segunda Division at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Albacete Balompie 7 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Muniz Munoz (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Fernando Estela Bravo (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Vicente Javier Almarche Gonzalez (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | Burgos CF | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Girona FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 7 | 12 |
| 8 | CD Tenerife | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | CD Leganes | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Real Oviedo | 7 | 11 |
| 11 | UD Las Palmas | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 7 | 10 |
| 13 | Granada CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad B | 7 | 8 |
| 15 | Real Valladolid CF | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Andorra CF | 7 | 6 |
| 18 | Cordoba CF | 7 | 6 |
| 19 | CD Eldense | 7 | 5 |
| 20 | Cadiz CF | 7 | 4 |
| 21 | AD Ceuta FC | 7 | 4 |
| 22 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Albacete Balompie | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Apr | Cadiz CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Cordoba CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | CD Eldense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Real Oviedo | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Elche CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Granada CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | CD Castellon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | CD Mirandés | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Mar | Real Sporting de Gijon | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Málaga CF | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Albacete Balompie this season
Albacete Balompie this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Albacete Balompie
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Albacete Balompie
| Victor San Bartolome | 1 G |
| Dani Bernabeu | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Elche CF and Albacete Balompié get this one started.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, German Valera is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Elche CF.
- 10' Elche CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 13' A stunning finish from Nicolas Fernandez Marcau — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 18' The 25-year-old David Affengruber has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 32' Brilliant from the ! Josan Fernandez makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 32.
- 34' Magnificent from Javi Rueda! That is 4 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' The Cameroon Christian Kofane breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 2-2!
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Elche CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. Elche CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' Elche CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 58.
- 63' It’s high time Alberto González made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' Riki Rodriguez gets the nod from Albacete Balompie. He replaces Fidel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' The crowd applauds Jon Morcillo as he leaves the pitch. Nabil steps in for Albacete Balompie.
- 74' Another change for Elche CF made on 74 minute. Agustin Alvarez Martinez leaves to be changed by Sory Kaba.
- 79' The Albacete Balompie bench stirs into life. Javi Rueda is withdrawn and Juan Maria gets his opportunity.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sory Kaba on 81.
- 83' Albacete Balompie receives a card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 85' Marc Aguado has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aleix Febas on 85 minute.
- 86' Javi Marton is replacing Christian Kofane for the Albacete Balompie side.
- 90' Pedro Bigas was booked on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 6
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↓ Pejino 74'
-
14
Aleix Febas ↓ Marc Aguado 85'
- 21
- 20
- 12
- 13
- 22
- 9
- 10
- 15
Bench
- 1
-
23
Pejino ↑ 74'
- 2
- 3
-
18
Sory Kaba ↑ 74'
- 7
- 16
- 19
- 11
- 5
- 30
-
8
Marc Aguado ↑ 85'
Coach
Eder Sarabia
Albacete Balompie Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
10
Fidel ↓ Riki Rodriguez 71'
- 13
- 4
-
22
Jon Morcillo ↓ Nabil 72'
- 23
-
20
Antonio Pacheco ↓ Alex Melendez 71'
- 27
- 21
-
29
Javi Rueda ↓ Juan Maria 79'
- 18
-
35
Christian Kofane ↓ Javi Marton 86'
Bench
- 1
- 24
- 14
-
19
Javi Marton ↑ 86'
- 7
-
8
Riki Rodriguez ↑ 71'
-
15
Nabil ↑ 72'
-
3
Juan Maria ↑ 79'
-
17
Alex Melendez ↑ 71'
Coach
Alberto González
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Fernandez Marcau | 2 |
| Manuel Fuster | 2 |
| Fidel | 1 |
| Josan Fernandez | 1 |
| Javi Rueda | 1 |
| Christian Kofane | 1 |
| Oscar Plano | 1 |
| Daniel Escriche Romero | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Albacete Balompie Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Albacete Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF or Albacete Balompie 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
70%
Draw or Albacete Balompie
57%
Elche CF or Albacete Balompie
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Albacete Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Albacete Balompie keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

