Albacete vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips | 03/02/2026

Albacete vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips | 3 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

2 February 2026 • 08:56 UTC • 1 min read

Albacete vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips 3 February 2026

Albacete head into Copa del Rey quarter-finals full of confidence after their shock elimination of Real Madrid, but we do not believe that they are capable of claiming yet another major scalp. As Barcelona recorded a routine 3-1 win over Elche at the weekend, our prediction leans toward a 3-1 away triumph. Albacete’s recent form is outstanding: they are unbeaten in five (DWWWW) and boast 1.67 points per game at home, scoring 1.67 goals per match in their own stadium. They’ve also kept clean sheets in 50% of their fixtures, but facing Barcelona’s attacking machinery is an entirely different challenge. Cedeno, Garcia, Lopez, Marin, and Pepe are all sidelined, significantly reducing depth against elite opposition.

The Catalan giants, meanwhile, come in strong despite doubts surrounding Raphinha and Jules Kounde. Hansi Flick’s side have won nine of their last ten matches and average a huge 3.7 goals per game overall. Their away record is equally impressive (2.33 goals scored per match, 83% win rate). With superior expected goals numbers (2.27 vs 1.41) and far tighter defensive metrics, the Catalans enter as heavy favourites. As always, a man to watch in the away team will be star winger Lamine Yamal.

Given the gap in quality between the two sides, Away Win seems like a sure bet. Additionally, Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals markets seem appealing as Barcea average 3.70 goals per game.

This Copa del Rey match will be played on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 20:00.

What is our Albacete vs Barcelona prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Albacete 1 - 3 Barcelona

Albacete vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Anytime Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ -200 Odds
First Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ 275 Odds
To be Booked: Javi Villar @ 175 Odds
Asian Handicap: Barcelona -1.5 @ -191 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -1000 Odds

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Albacete Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwwww	1.80
Home	dlwww	1.67
Away	wddw	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	3.33	1.00
Scored	1.30	1.67	0.75
Conceded	1.10	1.67	0.25
BTTS	50%	67%	25%
Clean Sheets	50%	33%	75%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	25%
Expected Goals	1.41	1.37	1.47
Expected Goals Against	1.48	1.61	1.30

Barcelona Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwwww	2.70
Home	wwww	3.00
Away	wwlww	2.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	90%	100%	83%
Average Goals Per Game	3.70	4.50	3.17
Scored	2.90	3.75	2.33
Conceded	0.80	0.75	0.83
BTTS	50%	50%	50%
Clean Sheets	50%	50%	50%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	2.27	2.15	2.35
Expected Goals Against	1.15	1.11	1.18