Albacete vs Eibar Prediction and Betting Tips, scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 19:30 GMT at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte in Albacete. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN Espana and LaLiga Hypermotion. In this preview, we also look at Latest La Liga 2 Predictions.
Albacete come into this one with 5 points from their last 5 matches and goals in each of those games, while Eibar arrive unbeaten in 9 and with 13 points from the last 5. So, what gives on Friday night? A lively home spell or another controlled Eibar outing?
Albacete vs Eibar Key Facts and Stats
Albacete have scored in their last 10 home games, creating steady pressure at Carlos Belmonte lately.
Eibar are unbeaten across their last 9 matches, with 4 wins from the latest 5.
Albacete home matches average 2.89 total goals, noticeably above Eibar's 1.65 away average this season.
Eibar score just 0.53 goals away on average, the lowest attacking return among top half sides.
Albacete have seen both teams score in 67% of home matches, a notably high figure.
Eibar have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games, conceding only 2 goals.
Home attack averages 1.39 goals per match, a solid return at Carlos Belmonte
Home matches are open and lively, with 67% finishing with both teams scoring
They generate 13.52 shots per home game, showing regular attacking intent
Corner production is decent at home with 5.22 won per match
- Albacete's Weaknesses
Defence is fragile at home, conceding 1.50 goals per match, one of the league's weaker records
They win just 1.39 points per home game, placing them in the bottom 4 home standings
Shots on target average only 4.17 at home, below the mark of a really sharp attack
League Position
8
+ Eibar's Strengths
Away defence is excellent, conceding just 1.12 goals per match, the 2nd best record in the league
Home form overall is elite with 2.26 points per game, 2nd best in the home standings
They are very solid defensively at home too, allowing only 0.68 goals per match, 3rd best
Recent momentum is strong, with 9 matches unbeaten and 3 clean sheets in the last 5
- Eibar's Weaknesses
Away attack is blunt at 0.53 goals per match, the weakest away scoring average in the league
Their away points return is poor at 0.88 per game, placing them in the bottom 4 away standings
Match Preview
Albacete should line up in a 5-3-2 under Alberto González, with Lizoain in goal behind Gámez, Vallejo, López, Neva and Gómez. Capi, Fernández and Meléndez are expected in midfield, while Rubio leads the line. Antonio Puertas is listed as absent, and that matters because his 8 goals and 8 cards show just how involved he has been.
There is a tricky split in Albacete’s profile. At home they average 1.39 goals scored, which is respectable, but they also concede 1.50, and that is where things wobble. Their last 5 matches produced 9 goals and 5 BTTS results, so the entertainment has been there. Control, though? Not always. That’s the issue.
The home side have scored in their last 10 matches at Carlos Belmonte, which gives this game a bit of edge. Even so, their home points rate of 1.39 places them in the bottom 4. Higinio Marín and Víctor Valverde are also out, so Albacete are not exactly walking in with a full deck.
Eibar are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 shape under Beñat San José. Magunagoitia should start in goal, with Cubero, Nolaskoain, Amador and Arbilla in defence. Garrido and Sergio Álvarez were named in the projected setup, but Álvarez is also listed as suspended, while Adu Ares is suspended as well.
That uncertainty aside, Eibar’s recent numbers are hard to ignore. They have taken 13 points from the last 5 matches, gone unbeaten across 9, and kept 3 clean sheets in the last 5. Their away attack averages just 0.53 goals, though, which is oddly low for a side sitting 8th in the table.
Javi Martón is the obvious danger man with 12 goals at 0.62 per 90, and José Corpas Serna brings both attacking drive and bite, with 4 goals and 12 cards. Anaitz Arbilla, meanwhile, has 4 goals but also 11 cards. That aggressive streak could shape the rhythm. For a fuller league wide view, check Latest La Liga 2 Predictions.
Albacete vs Eibar Predicted Lineups
Albacete (5-3-2)
Alberto González
GK
Lizoain
DF
Gámez, Vallejo, López, Neva, Gómez
MF
Capi, Fernández, Meléndez
FW
A. Puertas, Rubio
OUT
A. Puertas(OUT),
V. Valverde(OUT),
H. Marín(OUT),
Eibar (4-2-3-1)
Beñat San José
GK
Magunagoitia
DF
Cubero, Nolaskoain, Amador, Arbilla
MF
Garrido, S. Álvarez Corpas, Madariaga, A. Ares
FW
Martón
OUT
A. Ares(OUT),
S. Álvarez(OUT),
Prediction
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals @1.64
Under 2.5 Goals stands out because Eibar’s away profile is unusually restrained. They score just 0.53 goals per away match and their total away games average only 1.65 goals. That is a very low number, and it fits a team that has gone unbeaten in 9 while building results through control, clean sheets and compact defending rather than chaos.
Albacete’s home matches can be noisier, but this feels like a different kind of test. Eibar have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5, and only 2 of those 5 games saw both teams score. Add the absence of Antonio Puertas, one of Albacete’s most productive players, and the home side may lose a bit of attacking edge at the wrong time.
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FAQ | Albacete vs Eibar Prediction
Who will win between Albacete and Eibar?
Eibar look the steadier side on recent form, especially after going 9 matches unbeaten, but Albacete’s home scoring run makes this a tricky game to call outright.
What is the best betting tip for Albacete vs Eibar?
The standout angle is Under 2.5 Goals. Eibar average only 0.53 goals scored away from home, and their away matches average just 1.65 total goals.
Where can I watch Albacete vs Eibar live?
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN Espana and LaLiga Hypermotion.
What time does Albacete vs Eibar start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Which players could have the biggest impact on this match?
Javi Martón is Eibar’s main goal threat with 12 goals, while Albacete may feel the absence of Antonio Puertas, who has scored 8 times this season.
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