• Competition: Spain - Segunda Division
• Date: Monday, 9th, September 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Carlos Belmonte (Albacete)

Eibar are determined to sustain their undefeated run as they face Albacete at Estadio Carlos Belmonte in Monday's evening fixture of the Spanish Segunda Division.

Following two contrasting league seasons since their return from the third tier three years ago, where they ended up sixth in 2023 and then achieved a mediocre 13th place last term, Albacete will strive to make amends and push for promotion to La Liga, a division they last graced two decades ago. Although their schedule in the early weeks of the new Segunda Division season has been demanding and difficult, Clockwork Cheese have managed to excel beyond expectations, amassing a decent six points from the nine on offer in their first three outings.

Since their departure from La Liga in the 2020-21 season, Eibar has demonstrated great determination and ambition to return to the Spanish top flight, but automatic promotion has always narrowly escaped their grasp, as was the case last season when they finished third but failed in the playoffs. Early results from the 2024-25 campaign reveal that Los Armeros remain committed to their promotion quest, as they proudly stand as one of the unbeaten teams after the first three matches, having putting up a modest five points on the board (W1 D2).

Albacete vs Eibar Betting Tips: BTTS

In a clash between two sides eager to secure all three points, we anticipate an entertaining affair filled with goals at both ends of the pitch. Hitting the net in the early stages of the season has proven straightforward for Albacete, who have netted in each of their three games to date and are optimistic that their scoring run will persist seamlessly on Monday against Eibar, whom they have beaten in five straight H2H games at Carlos Belmonte, registering more than two goals in four of those contests. It seems that scoring becomes even easier when playing on their home turf, as Clockwork Cheese managed to find the net in 19 out of 21 of their second-tier home fixtures last season. 

Nevertheless, Alberto Gonzalez’s team knows that their defense will be put to a rigorous examination on Monday by SD Eibar, who finished the previous season as the highest scorers in the Spanish top tier with a remarkable 72 goals. Furthermore, the Basque team has demonstrated their potent offensive strength in the opening weeks of the new league campaign, as a 1-0 victory over Castellon in the first round was succeeded by consecutive lively 2-2 draws with Real Santander and Levante. Adding to the excitement is the fact that the last four encounters between these rivals have featured goals at both ends, and we remain confident that this trend will continue as both teams display exceptional sharpness in front of goal early in the season.