Can Albacete and Cordoba Finally End Their Winless Runs? Prediction | September 18, 2026
Albacete will host Cordoba on September 18 in the sixth round of Segunda. Both sides have endured difficult starts to the campaign and currently occupy the bottom two places in the table, with Albacete 21st and Cordoba one position above them.
Match Preview
Last season, Albacete finished in mid-table, but their current campaign has started much less positively. Albacete finally picked up their first point of the season in the previous round, drawing 1-1 with Granada after four consecutive defeats. They are currently 21st in the table and remain without a win after five matches, with just one point.
Their home form has been particularly disappointing, as they have lost both matches on their own ground and failed to score in their most recent home fixture. They have also failed to win either of their last two home meetings with Cordoba, drawing one and losing one.
Cordoba are in similarly difficult form. They have lost their last three matches, including a 2-0 home defeat to Almeria in the previous round. That was their fourth defeat in five matches this season, with their only victory coming against Girona at home.
Cordoba currently have three points and sit 20th, with seven goals scored and 12 conceded. Their away record is especially poor, as they have lost every match on the road this season.
The defensive numbers are a major concern for both sides. Albacete have conceded in each of their five matches, while Cordoba have also allowed at least one goal in every official game this season. At the other end, Cordoba have scored in four of their five matches.
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings between the sides have been closely contested, with both teams scoring in five of the last six encounters. The overall record across the last 10 meetings is also almost perfectly balanced, with four wins for each side and two draws.
Key Trends
- Albacete are winless in their last 5 matches.
- Albacete have conceded in all 5 matches this season.
- Cordoba have lost their last 3 matches.
- Cordoba have conceded in all 5 matches this season.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Cordoba's last 5 matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
Prediction
Neither side has shown enough defensive stability to suggest that this will be a straightforward or controlled encounter. Albacete's home struggles are a concern, but Cordoba have been equally vulnerable away from home and have yet to take a point on the road this season. At the same time, both teams have shown enough attacking threat to punish those defensive weaknesses. Albacete managed to score against Granada in their latest match, while Cordoba have found the net in four of their five games despite their poor results. The head-to-head record further supports the possibility of goals at both ends, with both teams scoring in five of the last six meetings. Given the current defensive problems and the importance of ending their respective poor runs, another open contest could be in store. Recommended Bet: Both teams to score - Yes.
