Almería vs Albacete Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Aug 2025

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Almería vs Albacete

Almería host Albacete in this Spanish La Liga 2 match at UD Almeria Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Monday 18 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Almería -1 on the Asian Handicap means we need a two goal or bigger margin of victory to win this bet at -106 against Albacete. A one goal victory for the favourites would mean money back.

Almería drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Real Oviedo at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Rubi's team had the majority of the ball boasting 59% possession and six shots on target, with Gonzalo Melero scoring the goal.

Albacete drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Córdoba at Estadio El Arcangel. The Castile–La Mancha side had just 34% possession and totalled one shot on goal, while Javier Marton found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Albacete and Almería saw the former triumph at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Estadio Carlos Belmonte. The previous 7 H2H games have involved five Almería triumphs, one Albacete win and one draw.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Almería	33	17	7	9	64	46	18	64:46	58
11	Albacete	33	11	11	11	41	42	-1	41:42	44

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Almería have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Rubi's team have averaged 50.1% possession and 5.2 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.1 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Luis Suarez leads the way with 5 goals, Sergio Arribas has 3, with Gonzalo Melero and two others on 2. Marc Pubill and Leo Baptistao are tied for the most assists on 3.

Albacete have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 9.7 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Castile–La Mancha outfit average 42.3% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.

Christian Kofane has recorded 6 goals, Pablo Saenz 3, with Javier Marton and Higinio Marin both managing 2. Fidel Chaves and Jon Morcillo have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Almería confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andres Fernandez (GK), Marcos Luna, Juan Brandariz, Alex Munoz, Alex Centelles, Dion Lopy, Selvi Clua, Leo Baptistao, Sergio Arribas, Adrian Embarba, Lazaro.

Albacete confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Diego Marino (GK), Fran Gamez, Jesus Vallejo, Jon Garcia, Jonathan Gomez, Agus Medina, Javi Villar, Alejandro Melendez, Antonio Puertas, Jefte Betancor, Jose Carlos Lazo.

Almería vs Albacete Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Almería vs Albacete betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re sweet on Almería for this La Liga 2 game. The favourites are available at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take odds of -106 that are currently on offer for this pick.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest La Liga 2 stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Almería vs Albacete league stats:

• The -1 line has been covered by Almería in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Albacete in 5 of their last 7 games against Almería.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Almería 2 - 0 Albacete

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for Almería which is available at odds of +650. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Silvi Clua To Score +525

Silvi Clua (Almería) can be wagered to be among the goals at +525. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Silvi Clua Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1300

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Corners Prediction

Albacete Over 3.5 Corners -120

Albacete have had over 3.5 corners in eight consecutive games, with Almería conceding over 3.5 corners in the past eight matches. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Albacete Team Corners line is covered at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Almería

Total

10.30 5.20 5.10

Home

10.40 6.00 4.40

Away

9.50 5.10 4.40

Albacete

Total

11.60 5.60 6.00

Home

10.30 5.40 4.90

Away

10.20 4.10 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Almería Corners

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+106

Albacete Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+800

2

+270

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Almería vs Albacete Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Almería are the skinniest price to succeed in this La Liga 2 clash, with the favourites afforded a 63% probability based on their -172 betting odds with the bookies. Albacete are seen as the most unlikely winner at +360.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Albacete are +360 here and the draw is +143, with Almería on offer at +120.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -137.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to La Liga 2 games.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+310

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+143

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-435

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-104

There is +163 available that Ibrahima Koné finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +420.

Ibrahima Koné (Almería)

First

+163

Anytime

+420

Léo Baptistão (Almería)

First

+200

Anytime

+480

Patrick Soko (Almería)

First

+215

Anytime

+510

Higinio Marín (Albacete)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Daniel Escriche (Albacete)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Adri Embarba (Almería)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Sergio Arribas (Almería)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Lázaro Vinícius Marques (Almería)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Nicolás Melamed (Almería)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Antonio Puertas (Albacete)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Silvi Clua (Almería)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Gonzalo Melero (Almería)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Arnau Puigmal (Almería)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Agus Medina (Albacete)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Nélson Monte (Almería)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Javi Villar (Albacete)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Dion Lopy (Almería)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Antonio Pacheco (Albacete)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Almería have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Albacete haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches on the road. Alberto Gonzalez's side have five losses, four draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at UD Almeria Stadium, Almería defeated Albacete 3-1. The previous 4 H2H meetings at UD Almeria Stadium have featured three Almería victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Almería Home Stats		7-2-1	3.00	2.20	0.80	6	4	6	4
Albacete Away Stats		1-4-5	2.70	1.00	1.70	4	6	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Almería vs Albacete Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Almería vs Albacete before making your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed La Liga 2 lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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