- Albacete Balompie have won four of their last five games and have won their last four consecutive matches.
- AD Ceuta FC have won two of their last five matches (D2, L1).
- Albacete have won their last two away games.
Plenty to play for on the edge of the playoffs
Albacete Balompie will hope to continue their recent surge with a victory at AD Ceuta FC in LaLiga 2 on Saturday.
Albacete have surged into 10th in LaLiga 2 with 59 points from 41 matches, just one point ahead of Ceuta in 11th. Our AD Ceuta FC vs Albacete Balompie prediction suggests it has been an impressive campaign for both sides in the second tier, but the momentum and away form favour the visitors here.
Albacete coach Alberto González has maintained a pragmatic approach throughout the season, but his team have really found a groove in the last few games with their consistent style and structure helping them to secure the points.
Ceuta can hold their own against Balompie
Ceuta have also not won any of their last three at home (D2, L1) and will be tough to break down for the visitors. Jose Juan Romero’s side can be dogged and disciplined in the way they play, and are adept at playing in a compact way and looking to disrupt opponents with fast breaks.
It is a contrast in styles to Albacete, who like to possess the ball and have the ability to create overloads in wide areas with their wide players. The AD Ceuta FC vs Albacete Balompie preview highlights that Jefte Betancor has been in fine form recently, having scored four of Albacete’s last eight goals, and the forward’s purple patch makes him a solid wager for a goal any time in this contest.
Intriguing tactical battle on the cards
Albacete’s form and momentum make them a good bet to win on Saturday, but Ceuta can cause them problems at the back. For the best chance of success, consult this AD Ceuta FC vs Albacete Balompie prediction before placing your bets. The home side have scored 27 times in 20 games at home in the league at an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Albacete have a respectable away record in the Spanish second tier of seven wins, seven draws and six losses from 20 games. They have only conceded an average of 1.10 away goals per game and that means a low-scoring match might be on the horizon.
But we’re expecting a few twists and turns in this one and for both teams to score is priced at 1.46, while a chance at over 2.5 goals looks worth a bet at 1.61. The AD Ceuta FC vs Albacete Balompie betting tips suggest backing the away side to edge a win in 90 minutes, however, as Ceuta will be wary of falling off the pace on home soil.
Marcos Fernandez is Ceuta’s most reliable goalscorer with 13 goals in 34 appearances in the competition this season. The last head-to-head draw finished 0-0, but we’re anticipating more action than that this weekend.
