Albacete vs Sabadell prediction

Albacete – Sabadell, Segunda División, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Carlos Belmonte

Albacete is #22 in the table (4 pts) and Sabadell #10 (17 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 4 head-to-head meetings: Albacete 1, draws 2, Sabadell 1. Their last meeting, on April 3, 2022, ended Sabadell 1-0 Albacete.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Albacete finally have a result to build on, but their season remains defined by a shortage of goals and a long treatment-room list. Etxeberria is not retreating: his side will press high and seek to establish control from the opening phase. Sabadell bring the steadier defensive profile and a difficult, adaptable structure, although Edgar’s suspension weakens their spine. Expect a tense contest shaped by central duels, set-pieces and whether Albacete’s depleted front line can make its territory count.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

The last four meetings were low-scoring, with Sabadell unbeaten in the three most recent encounters. The most recent fixture was a narrow Sabadell win, while Albacete’s last victory in this series came at the Carlos Belmonte.

Injuries and absences

Albacete’s missing attackers restrict Etxeberria’s options to refresh the press and change the final-third profile, while Pepe Sánchez’s absence also reduces defensive depth. Sabadell lose the suspended Edgar and several injured squad members, but Genar Fornés’s return offers a timely, if not fully proven, defensive alternative.

Form (last 5)

AlbaceteLeague position #22 · 4 ptsL L W
SabadellLeague position #10 · 17 ptsW L D

Albacete vs Sabadell stats

AlbaceteSabadell
Played1111
Goals scored811
Goals conceded229
Clean sheets14

Last meetings

  • 2022-04-03Sabadell 1-0 Albacete
  • 2022-02-16Albacete 1-1 Sabadell
  • 2021-02-26Sabadell 0-0 Albacete
  • 2020-10-17Albacete 3-0 Sabadell

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