• Albacete have endured a tough start to the 2025-26 Segunda División season. They remain without a victory in their opening fixtures and have only picked up a couple of points. Their defense has looked fragile, conceding heavily in multiple matches, while their attack has lacked consistency.

• Real Valladolid are enjoying a much stronger campaign. They are unbeaten so far, with a mix of wins and draws, and their balance between defense and attack has made them one of the early top performers in the league. With goals coming from several players and a defense that rarely concedes, Valladolid look well set for another promotion push.

Home and Away Form

Albacete – Home Matches

At the Estadio Carlos Belmonte, Albacete have found little joy this season. Their recent home outings have seen them suffer back-to-back defeats, including a heavy loss where they conceded four goals. The atmosphere at home has not translated into results, and they remain vulnerable in front of their own supporters.

Real Valladolid – Away Matches

Valladolid’s away form has been impressive. They have already collected points on the road, combining compact defending with efficient attacking play. Even when not at their best, they have shown the ability to grind out results, something that contrasts sharply with Albacete’s struggles at home.

Head-to-Head Record

Last Five Meetings

In their last five encounters, both sides have enjoyed some success. Each team has managed a couple of wins, while one match ended level. Recent history suggests that this fixture is usually competitive.

Overall Head-to-Head

Across all official meetings, Real Valladolid hold the advantage. Out of 17 recent fixtures, Valladolid have won nine, Albacete have taken five, and three have ended in draws.

Home and Away Breakdown

• At Albacete’s home ground: Valladolid have often managed to take at least a point, showing resilience when visiting Carlos Belmonte.

• At Valladolid’s home ground: The hosts generally hold the upper hand, securing more wins and using their crowd to good effect.

Team News

• Albacete have no major suspensions reported, but their main issue lies in form and defensive organization. A new goalkeeper signing has added depth, but the team is still finding rhythm.

• Real Valladolid are without forward Marcos André, who is sidelined with a quadriceps injury. The absence reduces their attacking depth, though other forwards are expected to step up and maintain their strong start.

Given Valladolid’s form, confidence, and unbeaten start compared with Albacete’s early struggles, the visitors are clear favorites. Albacete may find the net at home, but their defensive vulnerabilities are likely to cost them again.