Levante vs Albacete Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in La Liga 2. Can Levante secure the play-off final after winning 3-1 in the first leg win? Read on for our free predictions and tips.
Match Live Wednesday, 7th June at 8:00 pm In:
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Levante vs Albacete Predictions
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A Gravitational Pull Towards La Liga
Key Stats
– Albacete flaunts a strong away performance, scoring more league goals on their travels than any other second-tier side.
– Jorge de Frutos, with two goals in the first leg, is a key player to watch, possibly driving Levante’s victory in this decisive second leg.
On the verge of reclaiming their place in La Liga, Levante will host Albacete in the semi-final playoffs of the Segunda Liga. This forthcoming duel will take place at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia, a place where Levante has showcased formidable form. They entered the playoffs after a misfortunate miss on securing promotion on the regular season’s last day, yet they rebounded quickly and secured an important 3-1 away victory in the first leg of this matchup.
Jorge de Frutos was the hero of the hour, neutralising Mohamed Djetei’s opening goal, following up with his own second goal after Djetei unfortunately netted an own goal. With this 3-1 first-leg triumph, Levante have established a comfortable position, ahead of the second leg. Their six-game unbeaten streak against Albacete further strengthens their standing heading into Wednesday’s clash.
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Levante’s Stellar Home Record and Albacete’s Hopes
Levante’s impressive home record, with just one defeat in their previous 16 league games, underlines their confidence in leveraging their first-leg advantage. A win will propel them to the finals, where they will compete against either Deportivo Alaves or Eibar.
However, Albacete, desiring a top-flight return since 2005, faces a difficult task. The end of their seven-game unbeaten streak in the first leg left their hopes hanging by a thread. To keep their dreams alive, they must strive for a 3-1 victory at least, mimicking Levante’s first-leg result, or secure a three-goal margin victory to reach the final.
Despite the odds, Albacete have demonstrated solid away performance, ending the regular season with the third-best away record in the Segunda division. Having garnered 30 points from their 21 away games, and scored more league goals on their travels than any other second-tier side, they certainly have the potential to upset Levante.
The Team Lineups and Tactical Approaches
Long-term injuries plague Levante’s squad, with José Campaña and Pablo Martínez on the sidelines, and Rober Ibanez’s participation uncertain. However, the likelihood of coach Javier Calleja deploying an unchanged lineup from their 3-1 victory remains high. Wesley, available after suspension, provides a strong bench option.
Albacete, on the other hand, will miss Sergi Maestre and Diegui due to injuries. A potential starting place for Higinio Marin, who already boasts an 11-goal league tally for the season, might be a part of their tactical approach. Julio Alonso might also return to the side, slotting in at left-back.
Tactical Battle and Key Players
The fixture promises to be a tactical battle, with both teams seeking to exploit each other’s weaknesses. Levante will likely absorb Albacete’s initial offensive push, relying on their sturdy defence, and hit them on the counter-attack. Key players such as Jorge de Frutos, with a remarkable record of two goals in the first leg, will be pivotal in Levante’s attacking game plan.
For Albacete, they’ll be banking on their offensive prowess. With Higinio Marin possibly in the starting lineup, they possess a significant goal-scoring threat. Albacete’s average of 2.0 big chances per game suggests they can create opportunities against Levante’s defence.
Finding The Betting Value
However, Albacete’s strong away performance and their need to score at least three goals for a chance to progress will force them to go on the attack, making it likely that they will score as well. Albacete’s attacking stats, averaging 1.4 goals per game, combined with Levante’s somewhat porous defence, which conceded in four of their last five games, further strengthen this prediction.
A Narrow Win For The Hosts To Seal The Final Spot
As for the correct score prediction, a 3-2 victory for Levante looks particularly value, given it is also boosted by BetVictor at the moment of writing to 30/1. Given Albacete’s aggressive need for goals and Levante’s home prowess, we might see a high-scoring affair. Levante’s solid attacking statistics, averaging 1.1 goals per game, and their successful conversion of big chances per game (2.3) lend credibility to this prediction.
However, one shouldn’t discount Albacete’s potent attacking prowess, which is evident in their 1.4 average goals per game. Their high shots on target per game (4.5) indicates a team that is unafraid to take their chances. As such, they are likely to score a couple of goals as they push to overcome their first-leg deficit.
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