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Albacete vs Barcelona Prediction – King’s Cup

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Here you will find the best prediction for Albacete vs Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from the last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Albacete and Barcelona.

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Albacete

  • February 3, 2026 – 20::00
  • Copa del Rey

  • 2025/2026
  • Quarter-finals
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Barcelona


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Albacete vs Barcelona

The best prediction for Albacete vs Barcelona in the Copa del Rey is a Barcelona win and over 2.5 goals. The Catalan team is expected to take control of the match early on, imposing their rhythm and technical superiority. However, Albacete is a team that aims to play positively, seeking attacking opportunities and creating spaces that can be exploited by the opponent. Considering these factors, betting on “Barcelona win and more than 2.5 goals” in this match is a solid option.

Best prediction for Albacete vs Barcelona

Barcelona wins and over 1.5 goals

Match prediction for Albacete vs Barcelona

The teams Albacete and Barcelona will meet at Estadio Carlos Belmonte for a Copa del Rey quarter-final clash. There are no recent records of direct confrontations between these two teams, as they have not played against each other in the last three years. The last encounter was on May 1, 2005, where Barcelona won 2-0. It’s key to carefully analyze the home and away conditions, as Albacete shows different results when playing at home versus away.

Albacete Analysis

The home team arrives at this stage of the Copa del Rey (quarter-finals) after a 3-2 victory against Real Madrid. Interestingly, this team performs better away than at home, as in the last 30 matches, they have 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses as visitors, scoring 22 goals and conceding 17, compared to 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses at home with 21 goals scored and 23 conceded. In their last match for La Liga 2, they won against Real Zaragoza 2-0. Over their last 10 home games, Albacete has recorded 6 wins and 4 losses.

In this competition, they have not lost in 4 matches. The team has allowed goals from their opponents in 3 of the last 4 games, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has been consistent, scoring at least one goal in the last 4 matches in this competition. Additionally, in their last 15 home games across all competitions, they have scored 7 of their 19 goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.

Albacete enters this match after a 2-0 victory against Zaragoza in La Liga 2. Notably, they have reached this stage of the Copa del Rey after eliminating mighty Real Madrid in the previous match. The home side typically employs a 5-3-2 tactical setup, favoring a more offensive playing style and attacking through the flanks. The two key players to watch near the opponent’s area are Victor Valverde and Samuel Obeng. When moving into offensive play, the team tends to channel their attacks down the right side, utilizing the depth provided by Lorenzo Aguado. All players are available for this match.

Barcelona Analysis

The visiting team arrives at this stage of the Copa del Rey (quarter-finals) following a 2-0 away win against Racing Santander. This is a team that maintains consistent performance while playing away, as in their last 30 matches they boast 10 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses as visitors; compared to 14 wins and 1 loss at home. In their last match in La Liga, they won 3-1 against Elche. Over the last 10 away matches, Barcelona has secured 8 wins and suffered 2 losses. Their attack has been remarkably consistent, scoring at least one goal in the last 10 games. The trend in their matches leans towards goals being scored, as in 30 of their last 33 away games, there have been over 1.5 goals, and in 23 of those 33, over 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they conceded the first goal 6 times but managed to turn the score around in 5 occasions.

Barcelona comes into this match after a 3-1 victory against Elche in La Liga. Importantly, the Catalans have reached this stage of the Copa del Rey after defeating Racing Santander in the previous match. The visiting team generally plays in a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing a faster playing style, with their frontline comprising Marcus Rashford, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal. When they press into offensive plays, they usually do so down the left flank, leveraging the depth offered by Alejandro Balde. Gavi, Pedri, and Andreas Christensen are unavailable for this match due to injury issues.

Best prediction for Albacete vs Barcelona

Barcelona wins and over 1.5 goals

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