Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Estadio La Romareda will host Sunday’s football game between Zaragoza and Albacete, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Los Blanquillos are six games clear of the relegation zone, but given their four-game unbeaten run in the Spanish second tier, they are surely capable of matching El Queso Mecanico in front of home fans. Keep in mind, though, that experienced midfielder Alberto Zapater is banned for the match.
Albacete, on the other hand, aim to stay in the playoffs berth. The visitors are eager to recover from a 2-1 loss to Granada, but beating Zaragoza at “La Romareda” is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. Midfielder Maikel is back from suspension, while there are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Albacete):
Established during the World War II (August, 1940), Albacete are a Spanish club that welcome their rivals at Carlos Belmonte, the stadium with the capacity of 17,524 people. Albacete compete in Segunda Division nowadays, but during the 1990s they established themselves as the La Liga regular.
Their best ranking in the Spanish top flight came in the 1991/92 season when they finished the campaign in 7th position in the standings. El Queso Mecanico (Clockwork Cheese) have never represented Spain in European competitions. Legendary Spain international Andres Iniesta is the symbol of the club. Born in Albacete, Iniesta helped his hometown club avoid the bankruptcy in December 2011 as he became the club’s major shareholder.
As a result, Iniesta was honoured with a statue in his home province of Albacete. El Queso Mecanico wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while black and purple are the dominant colours of their away kit.