Ponferradina and Albacete will play on May 20th, 2023, Saturday, in a match counting for the La Liga 2 in Spain, check the Ponferradina vs Albacete betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Ponferradina vs Albacete will occur
The game takes place in the small Estadio El Toralín stadium, in the city of Ponferrada, with a capacity for 8800 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Ponferradina vs Albacete betting tip 2022/2023
The La Liga 2 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 1.98 goals per match played.
Ponferradina last match
Ponferradina is coming off a draw. In its last outing they faced Huesca in a match valid for La Liga 2, and the match ended 1-1. The eleven coached by J. García García played in a 4-4-2 formation.
The draw (odd 3.40) turned out to be a good result, taking into account that the favoritism was on the other team’s side.
A performance well below expectations for Ponferradina. However, a footballer who gave a positive impression was Eduardo Espiau, who with his valuable plays was crucial to the team to avoid defeat.
Albacete last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for La Liga 2, Albacete, who used a 4-2-2-2 formation, faced the Deportivo Alavés team with a final score of 1-1.
In the previous analysis the draw was among the logical results of this match, especially because it was expected a fairly even game between both teams and had odds around 2.90.
Ponferradina vs Albacete h2h
Last time these teams faced each other, Albacete occupied 6th place in La Liga 2 and, team Ponferradina the 17th place. Albacete entered the field with the tactic 4-5-1, while Ponferradina arranged their formation in a 4-2-3-1.
It was on 18-09-2022 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 0-1 win for Ponferradina, was valid for the 2022/2023 season of the La Liga 2.
The last time these teams played, victory was hard-won.
The Albacete team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Ponferradina team, which won only 1 match.
Ponferradina
La Liga 2 leaderboard now
With 40 points won, Ponferradina is in 20th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 8 wins against 16 losses, plus 16 draws.
The team, has a slight disadvantage of 3 points against Málaga team who occupies position 19 in the 41st round.
Ponferradina analysis
After 40 rounds, Ponferradina has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 51 goals so far and scored 35 times.
Best goalscorer from Ponferradina
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Yuri. The Attacker scored 7 goals in the current season, helping Ponferradina to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Albacete
La Liga 2 leaderboard now
The Albacete team with 63 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 16 wins, 15 draws, and 9 losses.
Levante ranks just above, occupying 5th place in the 41st round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 3 points.
Albacete analysis
Albacete counted 55 goals scored and 45 conceded at the end of [Major League Soccer] day number 40.
The average number of shots toward the net of Albacete can give us useful indications about the team’s offensive abilities, and its goal average. The team counted 4.48 shots into the opponent’s goal for each match played.
Albacete is a more offensive team than Ponferradina, having 3836 attacks vs. 3807 from Ponferradina, having scored 55 times, in comparison, Ponferradina converted into goal 35 times.
Best goalscorer from Albacete
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Higinio. With 11 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Albacete team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Ponferradina is Y. de Souza Fonseca, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Albacete is H. Marín Escavy, he has scored in 11 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Known for conceding goals in the second half, Ponferradina gave fans a great betting option as their opponents scored 28 goals in the last 45 minutes.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Over 1.5 in the 2nd Half market are quoted at 2.2.
Since Albacete has an average of 1.35 goals per game when playing away from home, and considering that they often do not concede goals away from home, the market with less than 2.5 goals it can also be an excellent alternative to consider.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.73.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.19 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Ponferradina has an average of 3.2 yellow cards per game over the 40 rounds, while Albacete has an average of 2.3. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.65 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Albacete side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 7 time this season, very different from Ponferradina who only saw the red card 6 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Ponferradina vs Albacete betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 20th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estadio El Toralín stadium in Ponferrada.
The last time these teams faced each other was in La Liga 2 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 0-1 result for Ponferradina.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
