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Valladolid vs Albacete Prediction

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Valladolid

€29.60m

24 Jan08:00
0 : 1

Albacete

€12.50m

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Valladolid vs Albacete Prediction Segunda División

Valladolid vs Albacete Prediction: Stats, Odds, and AI Insights

Welcome to our Valladolid vs Albacete prediction for the upcoming Segunda División fixture on January 24, 2026. If you’re looking for a smart, data-driven betting preview that mixes stats, recent form, and a touch of humor, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down the latest betting odds, head to head record, and what our AI sees in this intriguing sports betting matchup.

Team News, Form, and Head to Head Analysis

As the clock ticks toward kick-off at the José Zorrilla, both Real Valladolid and Albacete Balompié are eager to improve their league positions. Valladolid, currently 12th in the LaLiga 2 table, hosts 17th-placed Albacete. While neither side is setting the division alight, both have shown flashes of quality—and unpredictability.

  • Head to head: Albacete has the recent edge, winning 2.0 in their last meeting on September 21, 2025. Across their last three direct confrontations, Albacete boasts two wins and a draw. Historically, though, Valladolid leads with 9 wins to Albacete’s 6, with 3 draws sprinkled in.
  • Recent form: Valladolid’s last 10 matches show 2 wins and 8 losses, though they did secure a morale-boosting away win at Alaves (2-3) as big underdogs. Albacete, meanwhile, is battling inconsistency with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five.
  • Squad value: Valladolid’s squad is valued at €29.60m, more than double Albacete’s €12.50m—on paper, a clear gap, but football loves to ignore paper.

Injury news could play a part in this match. Valladolid will be missing Amath Ndiaye (broken fibula) and Marcos André (muscle injury), while several players are one yellow card away from suspension. Albacete will likely be without Higinio and Jesús Vallejo, both expected back later in January.

  • Tactics: While neither manager has revealed their tactical hand, expect Valladolid to control possession (forecasted at 59%) and look to break down Albacete’s defensive setup. Albacete, on the other hand, may opt for quick transitions and set-piece opportunities, having shown they can surprise even giants—remember their 3-2 win over Real Madrid on January 14, 2026?

Betting Odds and AI-Driven Valladolid vs Albacete Prediction

Let’s talk numbers. The betting odds currently favor a home win at 2.0, with a draw priced at 3.5 and an away win at 4.4. For those who love a good underdog story, Albacete’s odds might look tempting—especially after their shock win over Real Madrid with odds of 10.25!

  1. AI’s 1x2 prediction: Our AI leans towards a draw (X) with a trust level of 2.0 and odds of 3.5. It’s not the boldest call, but with both teams struggling for consistency and recent head to head results favoring tight games, it’s a logical shout.
  2. Goals market: Under 3.5 goals is highlighted as the best value pick, with a confidence of 4.8/10 and odds of 1.29. Both teams have struggled for attacking fluency, and their last meeting ended 0-0. Our AI projects another low-scoring affair, with a predicted final score of 0:0 and a goalless first half.
  3. Stats forecast: Valladolid is expected to take 15 shots (3 on target), while Albacete will muster 12 (also 3 on target). Corners should be plentiful (10 in total), and discipline could be a factor with 3 yellow cards predicted for the hosts and 1 for the visitors.

Key Takeaways for Your Sports Betting Strategy

  • Recent head to head meetings suggest a tight contest—under 3.5 goals looks like a strong play.
  • Both sides are dealing with injuries, so late team news could be crucial for your betting odds decisions.
  • Valladolid’s squad value and home advantage are offset by their inconsistent form and Albacete’s recent confidence-boosting results.

In summary, our Valladolid vs Albacete prediction points toward a tactical, hard-fought draw with few clear chances. If you’re feeling brave, the draw at 3.5 offers value, but the under 3.5 goals market is the standout pick for those seeking a safer bet. As always, check for late team news and bet responsibly—after all, football is about surprises, not guarantees!

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Valladolid vs Albacete

U3.5 -345

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -345
4/10

1x2 Tip

X 250

The match is expected to end in a draw
2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -345

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
4/10

Both Teams To Score

No -110

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 110

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:0

Correct Score

0:0

Stats Predictions

0.97
xG
1.26
59%
Ball Possession
41%
15
Total Shots
12
3
Shots on Goal
3
7
Shots Off Goal
5
6
Corners
4
3
Yellow Cards
1

Average / Match

0.96
Expected Goals
1.42
2.5
Total Goals
2.6
1.1
Goals Scored
1.2
1.4
Goals Against
1.4
50%
Possession
43%
14.4
Total Shots
13.2
3.9
Shots on Goal
4.2
6.8
Shots off Goal
5.8
16.1
Fouls
10.9
6.7
Corners
5.7
2.4
Offsides
1.7
4.14
Yellow Cards
1.71
399
Total Passes
348

Overview Last 10 Matches

2
Wins
4
7
Over 1.5 Goals
7
5
Over 2.5 Goals
5
2
Over 3.5 Goals
4
4
Both Teams Scored
6
0
Unexpected Wins
1
1
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Valladolid
1 - 1 - 3
Albacete
Albacete Albacete 21-Sep-25
2:0
Valladolid Valladolid
Valladolid Valladolid 12-Feb-24
0:0
Albacete Albacete
Albacete Albacete 01-Sep-23
2:0
Valladolid Valladolid
Valladolid Valladolid 12-May-18
3:2
Albacete Albacete
Albacete Albacete 09-Dec-17
2:1
Valladolid Valladolid

Profile time Recent Matches of Valladolid

31 Jan Cordoba Cordoba.
-
Valladolid. Valladolid
24 JanL Valladolid Valladolid.
0:1
Albacete. Albacete
17 JanW Ceuta Ceuta.
0:3
Valladolid. Valladolid
11 JanL Leganes Leganes.
3:0
Valladolid. Valladolid
03 JanD Valladolid Valladolid.
1:1
Racing S. Racing S
19 DecL Eibar Eibar.
3:0
Valladolid. Valladolid
13 DecL Valladolid Valladolid.
0:1
Andorra. Andorra
06 DecW Huesca Huesca.
1:4
Valladolid. Valladolid
29 NovD Valladolid Valladolid.
1:1
Malaga. Malaga
24 NovL Real II Real II.
1:0
Valladolid. Valladolid

Profile time Recent Matches of Albacete

31 JanAlbacete Albacete.
-
Zaragoza.Zaragoza
24 JanWValladolid Valladolid.
0:1
Albacete.Albacete
18 JanWAlbacete Albacete.
1:0
Cadiz CF.Cadiz CF
14 JanWAlbacete Albacete.
3:2
Real Madrid.Real Madrid
10 JanDReal II Real II.
0:0
Albacete.Albacete
04 JanLAlbacete Albacete.
1:3
Leganes.Leganes
21 DecDGranada CF Granada CF.
1:1
Albacete.Albacete
17 DecDAlbacete Albacete.
2:2
Celta Vigo.Celta Vigo
14 DecLAlbacete Albacete.
1:3
Malaga.Malaga
08 DecWBurgos CF Burgos CF.
0:1
Albacete.Albacete

Spain - Segunda División Spain - Segunda División

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Racing Santander Racing23
50-32
44
2 Castellón Castellón23
36-25
39
3 Malaga Malaga23
35-26
38
4 Las Palmas Las Palmas23
28-19
38
5 Deportivo La Coruna Deportivo La23
37-26
37
6 Almeria Almeria23
41-33
36
7 Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon23
33-31
36
8 Cordoba Cordoba23
29-26
35
9 Burgos Burgos23
26-23
35
10 AD Ceuta FC AD Ceuta FC23
28-30
35
11 Cadiz Cadiz23
26-26
34
12 Albacete Albacete23
28-34
30
13 Leganes Leganes23
25-23
29
14 FC Andorra FC Andorra23
26-31
29
15 Valladolid Valladolid23
24-24
28
16 Eibar Eibar23
24-26
28
17 Granada CF Granada CF23
25-28
26
18 Cultural Leonesa Cultural23
25-37
25
19 Real Sociedad II Real Sociedad23
29-33
24
20 Huesca Huesca23
21-32
24
21 Zaragoza Zaragoza23
21-35
22
22 Mirandes Mirandes23
23-40
17
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