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FC Cartagena vs Albacete Balompie, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2024-25
Fri 20 Dec 2024 · 19:30 UTC Estadio Municipal Cartagonova 4,976 HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Cartagena vs Albacete BalompieSegunda Division at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova.

Match Details

  • Referee Saul Ais Reig (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Ruben Campo Hernandez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 David Canton (Spain)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec Albacete Balompie H 0–0 D
17 Dec Granada CF A 1–4 L
14 Dec CD Castellon A 1–4 L
09 Dec Real Sporting de Gijon H 1–0 W
02 Dec SD Eibar A 0–1 L
23 Nov UD Almería H 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec FC Cartagena A 0–0 D
17 Dec Levante UD H 0–0 D
14 Dec Cadiz CF A 0–1 L
08 Dec CD Castellon H 0–0 D
30 Nov Real Zaragoza A 1–0 W
24 Nov CD Tenerife H 2–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Cartagena and Albacete Balompie.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Albacete Balompie that had 126 games and scored 121 goals.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Cartagena and Albacete Balompie are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' It’s high time Jandro Castro made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 33' Alberto Quiles is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' The 27-year-old Jon Morcillo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 43' Spain international Antonio Pacheco has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 49' The referee calls foul for Jose Carlos Lazo. He receives a card.
  • 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Albacete Balompie tonight.
  • 64' Javier Villar has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 126 appearances.
  • 69' Mini has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Nabil as he leaves the pitch. Juanma Garcia steps in for Albacete Balompie.
  • 74' FC Cartagena receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
  • 74' Carmelo Sanchez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hugo Gonzalez on 74 minute.
  • 79' It’s a booking for FC Cartagena player. Lucas Roman gets a card.
  • 79' Another substitution for FC Cartagena to replace Gaston Valles by Ortuno on 79 minute.
  • 83' Albacete Balompie make a change. Javier Villar trudges off to be replaced by Marcos Moreno on 83 minutes.
  • 85' Another change for FC Cartagena made on 85 minute. Lucas Roman leaves to be changed by Andrija Vukcevic.
  • 90' Another change for Albacete Balompie made on 90 minute. Alberto Quiles leaves to be changed by Lalo Aguilar.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92 FC Cartagena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Albacete Balompie xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + FC Cartagena or Draw 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Cartagena37% Draw35% Albacete Balompie28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.69
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

FC Cartagena or Draw
72%
Draw or Albacete Balompie
63%
FC Cartagena or Albacete Balompie
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Cartagena23% Draw59% Albacete Balompie18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
2.5%
3 – 0
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Cartagena

Handicap FC Cartagena covers Push Albacete Balompie covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 22% 65%
-0.5 35% 65%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 18% 9%
+1.5 91% 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
47%
Albacete Balompie keeps clean sheet
41%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.