Albacete vs Real Madrid: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Albacete vs Real Madrid: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Second division Albacete have the opportunity to cause a huge shock in the Spanish Copa Del Rey as they host Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid.

The hosts have struggled so far in the Segunda Division, finding themselves 17th and just above the relegation zone by two points.

After a rocky spell, Alonso seemingly got things ticking again for himself at the Bernabeu, winning the last five in a row including a Supercopa de Espana Madrid Derby victory over Atletico.

Albacete Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Marino

Defenders: Gomez, Vallejo, Moreno, Aguado

Midfielders: Valverde, Riki, A.P, Medina

Forwards: Puetas, Escriche

Real Madrid Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Lunin

Defenders: Garcia, Carreas, Huijsen, Jimenez

Midfielders: Tchouameni, Ceballos, Guler, Rodrygo

Forwards: Garcia, Mbappe

Albacete Last Five Results

Albacete 1-3 Leganés

Granada 1-1 Albacete

Albacete 2-2 Celta Vigo (3-0) (Copa Del Rey)

Albacete 1-3 Malaga

Burgos 0-1 Albacete

Albacete have only one league victory since early November, however have found success in the Copa Del Rey to reach the round of 16 stage and set up the historic tie with Real Madrid in which they hope the magic of the cup will be on their side.

Real Madrid Last Five Results

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis

Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla

Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid

Alaves 1-2 Real Madrid

Five wins in a row for Real Madrid as they head into this tie, looking to win the competition for the 21st time.

Key Players to Watch

Albacete: Jesus Vallejo

Former Real Madrid defedner Jesus Vallejo will be key in the heart of the Albacete defence as they try to cope with the talent Real Madrid possess in attack

Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe continues to prove himself as one of the best attacking players in the world since moving to Madrid and will look to be the main man once again for Xabi Alonso's side

Best Albacete vs Real Madrid 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

Match Facts

Wednesday 14th January

Copa Del Rey

Estadio Carlos Belmonte

Kick-Off: 20:00 pm GMT