Tomás Yelmini
The Copa del Rey is a tournament that has the best of Spain’s traditions, and for fans of soccer, who were enraptured by everything that happened at the Qatar World Cup, the return of activity in the world’s major leagues is always great news.
In this case, the cup that brings together teams from all divisions of Spanish soccer is in the second round, where the duel UD Logroñés vs Albacete will be played on Wednesday, December 21 at the Estadio Las Gaunas, Logroño.
Two teams that met 16 times between first and second division, with an advantage for Albacete, with 6 wins against 3 for Logroñés.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you all the information on this interesting clash of Spanish second-division teams and also the odds and predictions so that no one misses anything about what is going to happen.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the UD Logroñés vs Albacete Copa del Rey Second Round Match on December 21, 2022
- Where: Las Gaunas Stadium – Logroño, Spain
- When: Wednesday, December 21, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: UD Logroñés (+200) / Tie (+210) / Albacete (+115)
- Asian Handicap: UD Logroñés (+0.25, -135), Albacete (-0.25, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+120) / Under (-165)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-115)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
UD Logroñés Preview
The Logroñés had times of glory in the Spanish league. However, it is currently in the third division, called Primera Federación, and is not doing well, occupying the relegation places. The numbers are lapidary: it has won only 4 of the 17 games it has played and has gone 8 consecutive games without a victory. The only joy was in the Copa del Rey against the weak Navalcarnero, which plays in the Segunda Federación.
It has been two and a half months since they last won in Logroño. The last time was on October 1, when they beat Sabadell 3-0.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Gonzalo Crettaz, Sergio López Revilla, Cristian Fernández Linde, David Fernández, Mikel Kortazar, Boubacar Keita, Lozano, Zourdine Thior, Xavier Boniquet, Carlos Doncel, Clau Mendes.
Albacete Preview
Albacete is starting to regain lost ground in La Liga 2, where it is on the verge of the playoffs. In a very hard-fought competition, Alba, coached by Rubén Albés, has turned the tide of irregularity and has chained two consecutive victories (against Las Palmas and Ibiza), leaving them just six points behind the leaders.
They last met in 2000, in the second division, when they drew 2-2 at Albacete’s home. In the visit to Logroño, the last memory for Alba is not a pleasant one: they were beaten 4-1 in 1999. The last away win was in 1998, with a 1-0 victory.
Probable lineup (4-1-4-1): Bernabé Barragán, Álvaro Rodríguez, Boyoma, Antonio Cristian, Alonso Sosa, Lander Olaetxea, Juan Manuel García, Maikel Mesa, Francisco Álvarez, Manuel Fuster, Higinio Marín.
JefeBet Prediction
The current situation of both teams clearly tips the balance in favor of Albacete, which is having a good season in the second division. As a higher-ranked team, they will take advantage of Logroñés’ weaknesses to win clearly.
Prediction: Albacete wins 3 to 0.
