A place in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey will be at stake when Albacete Balompie host Barcelona at Carlos Belmonte Stadium on Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
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Albacete vs Barcelona predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Barcelona's last five matches.
- Albacete eliminated Real Madrid in the previous round of the Copa del Rey.
- Barcelona and Albacete have both won four games in a row.
Correct score prediction: Albacete 1-3 Barcelona
To be fair, Albacete are currently on a four-match winning streak, which includes an impressive 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16.
However, they are up against a Barcelona side that won 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions.
The Blaugrana have been the best team in Spain so far, and although we are confident that Albacete will get on the scoresheet, Barcelona should be able to secure a fairly comfortable victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona clearly favoured
- HOME: 16/1 (17.00) – 5.9%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 1/6 (1.17) – 85.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Albacete Balompie’s 2-0 victory over Real Zaragoza last weekend was their fourth in a row. They now have more wins in four games than they did in their previous nine matches across all competitions.
Alberto Gonzalez Fernandez's men have had an impressive Copa del Rey campaign, knocking out Real Madrid, Celta Vigo, Leganes and San Fernando in the previous rounds.
On the other hand, Barcelona are coming off a 3-1 away win at Elche. They have almost been unstoppable in recent months, winning their last four, and 15 of their last 16 matches in all competitions.
While Hansi Flick's men did not participate in the first two rounds of the Copa del Rey, it is worth mentioning that they eliminated Racing Santander and Guadalajara in the previous rounds of this competition.
Ahead of this skirmish, Barcelona are the expected winners at 1/6 (1.17). Teams with these odds generally have an 85.7% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Albacete opened the scoring in five of their last six matches. Keeping in mind that Barcelona conceded first in three of their last five games, Albacete to score first has an appealing look at 13/5 (3.60). That one has a 27.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in two decades
It is fair to note that Barcelona were victorious in their last six meetings with Albacete, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
However, these teams have not clashed since May 2005, as the 2004/05 season was Albacete's last in the Spanish top flight.
Albacete preview: Clean bill of health
Coach Gonzalez is expected to name something similar to the starting XI that took to the field for the first whistle against Real Madrid in the Round of 16.
No injury issues have been reported from their recent league win against Real Zaragoza on Saturday, so the home side have a healthy squad from which to choose the best players for this game.
Predicted lineup: Lizoain (GK), Aguado, Moreno, Villar, Neva, Bernabeu, Capi, Melendez, Pacheco, Escriche & Lazo.
Last five matches
- Albacete 2-0 Real Zaragoza
- Real Valladolid 0-1 Albacete
- Albacete 1-0 Cadiz
- Albacete 3-2 Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad B 0-0 Albacete
Barcelona preview: Injury woes continue
Things are going south for the visitors on the injury front once again, as Raphinha and Jules Kounde both picked up injuries in Saturday's win over Elche, with these key players now expected to be unavailable for this Copa del Rey clash.
Elsewhere, Barcelona remain without Andreas Christensen, Pedri, and Gavi due to health challenges.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Araujo, Martin, Cubarsi, Balde, Casado, De Jong, Olmo, Rashford, Torres & Yamal.
Last five matches
- Elche 1-3 Barcelona
- Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen
- Barcelona 3-0 Real Oviedo
- Slavia Praha 2-4 Barcelona
- Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona
Player to watch: Jefte Betancor
Jefte Betancor has been impressive in the Copa del Rey this season, scoring four goals and providing an assist in four cup appearances, including a brace in the previous round against Real Madrid. The former Las Palmas forward, who was on the scoresheet in Albacete's 2-0 win against Real Zaragoza last weekend, will fancy his chances against Barcelona.