Castellón vs Albacete preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Nou Estadi Castalia
La Liga 2
CastellónCAS
AlbaceteALB
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the La Liga 2 regular season of 2026/2027, Castellón host Albacete at the Nou Estadi Castalia. Castellón currently sit second in the domestic standings while Albacete languish in twenty-first position. The home side carry a power score of 69.42 against the visitors' 65.62, establishing a 3.8-point advantage and confirming Castellón as the stronger team overall. Form metrics show Castellón with a score of 35.78 and Albacete at zero, highlighting differing recent trajectories. Both clubs enter this fixture seeking to build momentum in a competitive league environment. The venue typically provides a vibrant setting that favors the hosts, who will look to exploit their positional superiority and power edge. Albacete face a stern test as they aim to improve their standing against a side performing at a higher level this campaign. This encounter features contrasting league positions and power ratings that shape the narrative ahead of kickoff.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Castellón occupy second place domestically while Albacete sit twenty-first.
  • Form: Castellón hold a form score of 35.78 compared to Albacete's zero.
  • Squad: Castellón are the stronger team with power scores of 69.42 to 65.62.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency details remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not specified in the available preview data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: Castellón hold a power advantage of 3.8 points entering the match.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Castellón P. Hernández Domínguez
P. Hernández Domínguez
VS
Albacete A. González Fernández
A. González Fernández
1.63
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.41
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Celta Fortuna Rank: 66 W
Sabadell Rank: 62 D
Real Sociedad II Rank: 64 W
Almería Rank: 70 L
Almería Rank: 70 D
SD Eibar Rank: 69 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Oviedo Rank: 71 L
Real Sociedad II Rank: 62 L
Las Palmas Rank: 73 L
Ceuta Rank: 61 L
Real Sociedad II Rank: 61 W
Córdoba Rank: 64 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 3 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.42
65.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Castellón
Albacete
Power Score
69.42
65.62
League Position
2
21
Global Rank
220
319

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Castellón — Opponent-weighted form score
Albacete — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Castellón Albacete

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Castellón CAS Home
4 matches
Albacete ALB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
3
Draws
3
1
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
3
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-09-01T01:28:07+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nou Estadi Castalia
Capacity
15500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

13
Romain Matthys
Romain Matthys Goalkeeper
6.8
2
Juanjo Nieto
Juanjo Nieto Midfielder
6.93
14
Iñigo Córdoba
Iñigo Córdoba Midfielder
6.23
18
Pablo Santiago
Pablo Santiago Midfielder
6.89
17
Fran Castillo
Fran Castillo Midfielder
7.71
9
Ousmane Camara
Ousmane Camara Centre Forward
6.83
5
Alberto Jiménez
Alberto Jiménez Centre Back
7.61
4
Agustín Sienra
Agustín Sienra Left Back
7.08
8
Diego Barri
Diego Barri Central Midfield
7.02
21
Álvaro Martín
Álvaro Martín Central Midfield
7.08
22
Jérémy Mellot
Jérémy Mellot Right Back
7.15

Starting XI ▼

13
Diego Mariño
Diego Mariño Goalkeeper
6.75
2
Lorenzo Aguado
Lorenzo Aguado Midfielder
6.54
17
José Corpas
José Corpas Midfielder
6.72
9
Mario Soberón
Mario Soberón Attacker
6.37
32
Agustín Albarracín
Agustín Albarracín Attacker
6.95
18
Sergio Ortuño
Sergio Ortuño Central Midfield
6.82
21
Carlos Neva
Carlos Neva Left Back
6.81
6
Antonio Pacheco
Antonio Pacheco Central Midfield
6.9
15
Fran Gámez
Fran Gámez Right Back
6.85
22
Lluís López
Lluís López Left Back
6.6
23
Pepe Sánchez
Pepe Sánchez Right Back
6.53

CONCLUSION

Castellón enter this La Liga 2 clash with clear advantages in league position and overall power rating, positioning them as favorites at home. Their second-place standing reflects consistent performance while Albacete's lower ranking suggests struggles that the visitors must address quickly. The power differential of 3.8 points underscores Castellón's edge in squad strength and potential output. Although form data favors the hosts, both teams will need to adapt to the demands of this regular season fixture. Albacete may seek to disrupt Castellón's rhythm through organized defending and opportunistic attacks. The Nou Estadi Castalia atmosphere should further support the home side's ambitions. Ultimately the contest offers an opportunity for Castellón to consolidate their standing and for Albacete to gain ground in a tough away environment.