Albacete vs Barcelona: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Albacete vs Barcelona: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Facts

Tuesday 3rd February

Estadio Carlos Belmonte (Albacete)

Kick-Off: 20:00pm GMT

After causing one of the biggest shocks in the Copa Del Rey in recent years by beating Real Madrid thanks to a late winner, Albacete's reward in the next round is a similar challenge, as they host LaLiga champions Barcelona. The side from the second division find themselves mid-table in 12th place, but have won the last three games on the bounce.

Barcelona meanwhile are at the top of the tree in Spain's top tier, one point ahead of Real Madrid as they look to win back-to-back titles, as well as searching for a first UEFA Champions League title since 2015.

Best Albacete vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Key betting tip: Both teams to score at 1.80 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Albacete Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Marino

Defenders: Gomez, Neva, Vallejo, Gamez

Midfielders: Melendez, Villar, A.P

Forwards: Valverde, Betancor, Medina

Barcelona Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Garcia

Defenders: Balde, Martin, Cubarsi, Kounde

Midfielders: Olmo, Bernal, Casado

Forwards: Rashford, Torres, Yamal

Albacete Last Five Results

Albacete 2-0 Real Zaragoza

Valladolid 0-1 Albacete

Albacete 1-0 Cadiz

Albacete 3-2 Real Madrid

Real Sociedad B 0-0 Albacete

Life has been good recently for fans of Albacete, with strong league results mixed with one of the most famous days in the clubs history, as they earned a spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa Del Rey by beating Real Madrid.

Barcelona Last Five Results

Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen

Barcelona 3-0 Oviedo

Slavia Praha 2-4 Barcelona

Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona

Racing Santandar 0-2 Barcelona

Barcelona have been almost flawtless in recent matches, however they did taste defeat away in the Basque Country at Real Soicedad, howveer they have won every other match since late November.

Key Players to Watch:

Albacete: Jesus Vallejo

The former Real Madrid centre-half was in tears following his side's victory in the Copa Del Rey round of 16 stage, and will need to be on top of his game in the heart of defence if his team are going to cause another mighty shock.

Barcelona: Lamine Yamal

Barcelona's squad is stacked with talent, but Lamine Yamal is the jewel in their crown. The winger is already estabished as one of the best players in the world by the age of 18 and is set to become one of the best of all time

Our Main Prediction: Albacete 1-2 Barcelona

Albacete's victory over Real Madrid will give them hope of repeating the feat, but Hansi Flick's side will likely be one step too far.