Albacete vs Real Sociedad II preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Carlos Belmonte
La Liga 2
AlbaceteALB
1 2
Real Sociedad IIRSO
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Gorka Gorosabel - 45+2'

CONTEXT

The encounter between Albacete and Real Sociedad II ended in a 1-2 win for the visitors. Albacete controlled 64 percent possession across the match but trailed 0-2 at halftime after conceding twice early. The home side scored once after the interval to narrow the gap yet failed to equalize. Real Sociedad II held firm with 36 percent possession and protected their advantage through organized defending. Designated as the stronger side Albacete could not convert territorial control into a result. No red cards were issued to players from either team. The outcome marked a clear deviation achieved by the away side against pre-match positioning.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Real Sociedad II recorded a significant deviation by defeating the stronger designated side away from home.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with possession distribution and the 1-2 scoreline.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals figures were unavailable so alignment with the result could not be measured.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome stayed aligned with market positioning for the match.
  • xG expectations: Absence of xG data left expectations based solely on the observed 1-2 result.
  • Event impact: The two first-half goals by Real Sociedad II created the decisive platform for victory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so team structures experienced no related distortion.
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
S. Lax Franco
S. Lax Franco
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Grande Rabadán
C. Grande Rabadán
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Fernández Correas
D. Fernández Correas
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Escriche Guzmán
S. Escriche Guzmán
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Albacete A. González Fernández
A. González Fernández
VS
Real Sociedad II J. Ansotegi Gorostola
J. Ansotegi Gorostola
1.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.94
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Last 6 Opponents
Las Palmas Rank: 73 L
Ceuta Rank: 64 L
Real Sociedad II Rank: 62 W
Córdoba Rank: 66 W
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 59 W
FC Andorra Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Castellón Rank: 72 L
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 59 D
Albacete Rank: 68 L
Mirandés Rank: 62 D
Huesca Rank: 60 W
Burgos Rank: 72 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 0
0

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.
67.8
62.35
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Albacete
Real Sociedad II
Power Score
67.8
62.35
League Position
19
10
Global Rank
306
473

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
Albacete — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad II — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Albacete Real Sociedad II

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Albacete

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Real Sociedad II

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Albacete ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad II
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.48
36.39
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.39
31.48
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Albacete -0.52 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Sociedad II +0.52 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Albacete
Real Sociedad II
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Albacete ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad II
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Albacete Real Sociedad II
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Albacete Real Sociedad II
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Albacete
Real Sociedad II
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Albacete
vs
Real Sociedad II
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Albacete Real Sociedad II
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Albacete 0.27
Real Sociedad II 0.55
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Albacete Real Sociedad II
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Albacete 0.09
Real Sociedad II 0.02
Albacete
Real Sociedad II
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALB had peak pressure around 5'.
  • ALB started the game with stronger pressure.
ALB Pressure RSO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALB reached the top pressure at 5' (91.72).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Albacete ALB Home
2 matches
Real Sociedad II RSO Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
3
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:44:37+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-4-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Carlos Belmonte
Capacity
17524
Attendance
9105
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Salvador Lax Franco
Carlos Grande Rabadán
Diego Fernández Correas
Sergio Escriche Guzmán

Statistics

Possession
ALB
61%
RSO
39%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
5 Big Chances Created 4
6 Shots 3
63 Dangerous attacks 22
64 Possession 36
5 Corners 6
11 Free kicks 7
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

87 Ball Safe 91
4 Goal Kicks 13
10 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
32 Throwins 22
1 Assists 2
1 Injuries 0
11 Dribble Attempts 9
6 Successful Dribbles 4
55 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

135 Attacks 63
5 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

67 Long Passes 84
542 Passes 322
442 Successful Passes 219
82 Successful Passes Percentage 68
10 Key Passes 9
32 Successful Long Passes 24
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29

Defensive

4 Saves 6
11 Tackles 15
15 Interceptions 12
42 Duels Won 41

Build-up

40 Total Crosses 10
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

3 Offsides 3
7 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Salvador Lax Franco

Starting XI ▼

13
Diego Mariño
Diego Mariño Goalkeeper
6.5
15
Fran Gámez
Fran Gámez Defender
7.06
21
Carlos Neva
Carlos Neva Defender
6.93
22
Lluís López
Lluís López (C) Defender
6.58
33
Tomás Inglés
Tomás Inglés
Attacker75'
6.37
23
Pepe Sánchez
Pepe Sánchez Defender
6.8
24
Jesús Vallejo
Jesús Vallejo Defender
6.38
27
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia
Defender46'
7.38
10
Rober González
Rober González Midfielder
6.59
9
Mario Soberón
Mario Soberón
Attacker46'
6.11
14
Victor San Bartolome Prieto
Victor San Bartolome Prieto Midfielder
7.29
17
José Corpas
José Corpas Midfielder
6.62
18
Sergio Ortuño
Sergio Ortuño Midfielder
6.83
6
Antonio Pacheco
Antonio Pacheco
Midfielder71'
6.65
19
Alex Rubio
Alex Rubio Attacker
6.2
4
Agus Medina
Agus Medina
Midfielder61'
7.08
Referee : Salvador Lax Franco

Starting XI ▼

1
Aitor Fraga
Aitor Fraga Goalkeeper
7.68
2
Jon Garro
Jon Garro Defender
7.36
5
Kazunari Kita
Kazunari Kita Defender
7.18
15
Iker Calderon
Iker Calderon Defender
6.51
3
Jon Balda
Jon Balda
Defender61'
6.81
23
Unax Agote
Unax Agote Defender
6.85
14
Tomy Carbonell
Tomy Carbonell Midfielder
6.58
—
Tomy Carbonell
65'
16
Gorka Gorosabel
Gorka Gorosabel Midfielder
6.93
21
Jon Eceizabarrena
Jon Eceizabarrena Midfielder
7
9
Ekain Orobengoa
Ekain Orobengoa
Attacker61'
6.3
7
Dani Díaz
Dani Díaz Attacker
7.3
8
Ibai Aguirre
Ibai Aguirre
Midfielder52'
6.34
10
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (C) Attacker
7.13
12
Joan Oleaga
Joan Oleaga
Midfielder65'
6.64
17
Lander Astiazaran
Lander Astiazaran Attacker
6.61

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mario Soberón
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+2'
84'
Event
Lander Olasagasti
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
80'
Event
Tomás Inglés → Lluís López
10th Substitution
75'
Event
Antonio Pacheco → Sergio Ortuño
9th Substitution
71'
65'
Event
Joan Oleaga → Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
7th Substitution
65'
Event
Javier Soroeta → Tomy Carbonell
8th Substitution
Event
Agus Medina → Alex Rubio
5th Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Jon Balda → Iker Calderon
4th Substitution
61'
Event
Ekain Orobengoa → Jon Eceizabarrena
6th Substitution
52'
Event
Ibai Aguirre → Dani Díaz
3rd Substitution
Event
Daniel Bernabéu Garcia → Jesús Vallejo
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Mario Soberón → Rober González
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Gorka Gorosabel
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Alex Rubio
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
23'
6'
Event
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
Header / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Gorka Gorosabel takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Mario Soberon.
90
Attempt Attempt
Agus Medina's right-footed shot is blocked.
89
Attempt Attempt
Agus Medina takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Lander Astiazaran takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Update Update
Offside.
82
Attempt Attempt
Agus Medina takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
81
Attempt Attempt
Lander Astiazaran takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Dani Bernabeu takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dani Bernabeu scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Agus Medina.
77
Attempt Attempt
Gorka Gorosabel takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
77
Attempt Attempt
Ekain Orobengoa takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Update Update
On comes Tomas Ingles, off goes Lluis Lopez Marmol.
70
Update Update
Tomas Ingles is on, and Lluis Lopez Marmol is off.
65
Attempt Attempt
Mario Soberon takes a right-footed shot but misses.
65
Update Update
Javier Soroeta comes on for Tomy Carbonell.
62
Attempt Attempt
Mario Soberon takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Victor San Bartolomé takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Victor San Bartolomé takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Update Update
Agus Medina comes on for Alex Rubio.
53
Update Update
Ekain Orobengoa comes on for Jon Eceizabarrena.
53
Update Update
On comes Jon Balda, off goes Iker Calderon.
52
Attempt Attempt
Alex Rubio takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
51
Attempt Attempt
Mario Soberon takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
51
Update Update
Ibai Aguirre comes on for Dani Diaz.
50
Update Update
Ibai Aguirre comes on for Dani Diaz.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Victor San Bartolomé takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gorka Gorosabel takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gorka Gorosabel takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lander Astiazaran takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-2.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-2.
44
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-2.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gorka Gorosabel takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
38
Update Update
Offside.
38
Attempt Attempt
Gorka Gorosabel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Attempt Attempt
Jon Garro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
29
Attempt Attempt
Lander Astiazaran takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Jose Corpas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Unax Agote takes a left-footed shot but misses.
23
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alex Rubio.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Jose Corpas takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
17
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Neva takes a right-footed shot but misses.
17
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Neva takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Arkaitz Mariezkurrena with a header results in a goal.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Arkaitz Mariezkurrena scores with a header.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arkaitz Mariezkurrena scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Dani Diaz.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Jose Corpas takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
2
Attempt Attempt
Jose Corpas takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Salvador Lax Franco.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Albacete 1-2 Real Sociedad II. Structural assessment: Real Sociedad II exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.