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La Liga 2: Leonesa vs Albacete
Kickoff Time: 2025-10-07 02:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Henry Romero
Leonesa is a newly promoted team this season. After seven rounds, they have only secured seven points, making them one of the favorites for relegation. So far, the team has scored only seven goals, ranking among the bottom three in the league in terms of goals scored. They have yet to win a home game this season, managing only one goal during that time, showing no home advantage. The three forwards who joined during the summer transfer window – Rafa Tresaco, Jordi Mboula, and Lucas Ribeiro – have struggled to adapt to the pace of La Liga 2 and have yet to contribute any goals or assists. Among them, Mboula has played only 62 minutes, while Lucas Ribeiro, the team’s second-most valuable player, has not even made an appearance. Clearly, ineffective recruitment is the main reason for Leonesa‘s poor offensive performance. Due to their lack of attacking prowess, the team adopted a conservative three-defensive-midfielder formation in their last home game.
Albacete has been competing in La Liga 2 since the 2023-24 season. From finishing 13th in their first season to 10th last season, Albacete’s progress is evident. During the summer transfer window this year, the team signed several players with La Liga experience, such as center-back Jesus Vallejo, who played for Real Madrid last season; left-back Carlos Neva, who made 36 La Liga appearances for Granada in the 2023-24 season; and forward Antonio Puertas, who has previously scored in La Liga. Compared to last season, Albacete’s overall strength has significantly improved. In the last league match, the team staged a stunning comeback from a three-goal deficit to win 4-3, and their morale is currently high. During that game, Puertas contributed one goal and one assist, making him the key player in the victory. So far this season, Albacete has scored 14 league goals, ranking them third in La Liga 2 in terms of goals scored.
In matches between weaker teams, the key lies in the attacking players’ ability to capitalize on opportunities. In this regard, Albacete clearly has the upper hand. It is expected that Leonesa will continue with their conservative three-defensive-midfielder formation. For this matchup, Albacete is likely to secure points away from home.
Leonesa‘s Last 5 Games: WLWDL
25-09-29 Real Valladolid 0-1 Leonesa
25-09-20 Leonesa 1-3 Castellon
25-09-14 Racing Santander 2-4 Leonesa
25-09-08 Leonesa 0-0 Leganes
25-08-30 Sporting Gijon 1-0 Leonesa
Albacete‘s Last 5 Games: WWDLL
25-09-29 Sporting Gijon 3-4 Albacete
25-09-21 Albacete 2-0 Real Valladolid
25-09-16 Real Zaragoza 0-0 Albacete
25-09-06 Albacete 1-4 Mirandes
25-08-31 Cadiz 2-1 Albacete
Head-To-Head Record
18-03-24 Albacete 0-0 Leonesa
17-10-24 Leonesa 3-3 Albacete
16-10-12 Leonesa 1-1 Albacete (ET 2-1)
Prediction: Albacete to win or Draw