Calvo Sotelo vs Albacete prediction

AI match recap

Albacete arrive with the stronger squad base and the lift of a much-needed recent league win, but this is not a routine away assignment. Etxeberria has openly confirmed rotation, giving Calvo Sotelo a genuine opportunity to exploit unfamiliar combinations and the intensity of a home cup night. The key contest is whether Albacete can stretch a compact five-player defence without leaving space for direct counters. Their depth should tell as the match develops, provided they remain composed against the early emotional surge.

Injuries and absences

Munir remains outside group training, while Pepe Sánchez is only nearing full return after resuming partial work with the squad. Pepe’s absence from immediate selection limits Albacete’s central-defensive alternatives, although there were no fresh injuries reported after the latest league match.

Form (last 5)

Calvo Sotelo vs Albacete stats

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