Prediction for match Albacete — Celta, 17.12.2025

Match Analysis: Albacete vs Celta

On December 17, Albacete and Celta will face off in the Copa del Rey. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: Albacete win at 3.36, draw at 3.38, and Celta win at 2.26. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Albacete - 28.73%, draw - 28.56%, Celta - 42.71%. Celta is considered the favorite for the upcoming match, but the gap in chances between the teams is not significant. Options for a draw and an Albacete win also have notable support in both odds and probabilities.

Team Statistics and Scores

In the last five matches, Albacete averages 40.8% possession, 11.2 fouls, 1.8 offsides per game, and receives 2 yellow cards. Celta shows 51.8% possession, 14.6 fouls, 1.2 offsides, and 2.2 yellow cards on average per match. Looking at Albacete's last three results: December 14 - Albacete vs Malaga 1-3, December 8 - Burgos vs Albacete 0-1, November 29 - Albacete vs Deportivo La Coruna 0-2. Celta's last three matches: December 14 - Celta vs Athletic Bilbao 2-0, December 11 - Celta vs Bologna 1-2, December 7 - Real Madrid vs Celta 0-2. These results show that both teams are capable of scoring and conceding, with Celta achieving positive results more frequently. In the five-match series, Albacete and Celta also differ in discipline: Celta has more fouls and yellow cards, while Albacete is more often caught offside. There are no recent head-to-head data between these teams, so the focus is on current form.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a series of five matches, Albacete has an average total of 2.2 goals, while Celta has 2.0. Albacete scores 0.8 goals per game and concedes 1.4, while Celta scores 1.2 and concedes 0.8. For over 2.5 goals: Albacete has 2 out of 5 games over, Celta only 1 out of 5 over, the rest are under. In the first half, Albacete has 1 out of 5 over 1.5, Celta 0 out of 5. In the second half, Albacete has 1 out of 5 over 1.5, Celta 3 out of 5 over 1.5. By goal intervals: Albacete most often scores between 31-45 minutes (50%), and Celta between 46-60 minutes (67%). For goals conceded: Albacete most frequently concedes between 76-90 minutes (43%), Celta between 61-75 minutes (50%). These statistics suggest moderate scoring tendencies for both teams, with Celta more likely to score after the break. Considering the low average scoring, frequent unders, and timing statistics, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.70 seems logical.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Albacete averages 5.4 corners over five matches, Celta 3. For over 9.5 corners: Albacete has 3 out of 5 over, Celta 1 out of 5. The line for corners includes a couple of totals at 8.5; however, closer to the average sum (8.4) is the 8.5 total, but such a line is not available. The next closest total is 9.5, but it is not listed in the odds. Statistically, Albacete earns more corners, while Celta lags in this aspect. The match is expected to see 8-9 corners, with a slight edge in activity to Albacete, but without a clear bias towards one side. The over 9.5 corners was recorded in 3 out of 5 for Albacete and only 1 out of 5 for Celta.