Deportivo La Coruña and Albacete measure strength at Estadio Abanca-Riazor, in a match for the 4th round of the Second Division. There are only 2 recent direct confrontations between these two teams: on 20-01-2019, which ended with the victory of Deportivo La Coruña by (2‑0), and on 17‑08-2018, which ended with a draw for (1‑1). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Albacete presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Deportivo La Coruña:
The home team is currently in the 14th position, with 3 points won, after 1 win and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost out against Huesca by (3‑1). In the last game, he lost out against Rayo Vallecano by (3‑1). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Deportivo La Coruña won 8, drew 1 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly, as they scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.
Deportivo La Coruña is not motivated for this match, after a 3-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano. Ager Aketxe scored the goal of the visitors at six minutes. With this result, the Dépor team added the second consecutive defeat in the SmartBank League. The host team must play in the usual 4-3-3, in which it favors the most direct game. The three players responsible for terrorizing the rival defense are Koné, Borja Galan and Borja Valle. In the central corridor, Ager Aketxe, Álex Bergantiños and Shibasaki align. Coach Juan António Anquela must have all the players available for the challenge with Albacete.
Albacete :
The visiting team is currently in 15th position, with 3 points won, after 1 win and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Girona by (1‑0). In the last game, he lost out against Sporting Gijón by (2‑0). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In its last 10 away matches, Albacete records 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.
Albacete Balompié comes to this match after a 2-0 loss to Sporting de Gijón, which Alba recorded its second defeat in the championship in three games. As a resident, the team led by Luis Ramis must play in a 4-3-3, which favors the defensive organization and counterattacks, mostly led by the flanks. The three players responsible for endangering the rival goal are Álvaro Jiménez, Daniel Ojeda and Roman Zozulya. In the midfield it is possible for Roberto Olabe, Barri and Karim Azamoum to play. The visiting coach must have all the equipment available for the match with Deportivo La Coruña.
