Albacete vs Almeria Prediction & Betting Tips (27 February)

Albacete’s meeting with Almeria at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on 27 February 2026 comes at a fascinating moment in LaLiga2, with the hosts trying to stabilise in mid‑table while the visitors chase automatic promotion. In the last few weeks, Albacete have mixed resilience with frustration: a tight draw against Sporting Gijón after leading, a narrow defeat away to Deportivo La Coruña, and that painful home loss to Barcelona have all underlined how small details are deciding their season. Their recent win over Real Zaragoza and the disciplined victory at Valladolid, however, showed a side capable of controlling games when their defensive structure holds together and transitions are sharp.

If you look back at Albacete’s recent fixtures, the pattern is clear: they are rarely outclassed, but they struggle to close out matches. The stalemate with Sporting Gijón, reflected in the 1-1 scoreline, summed up their tendency to let opponents back into contests. Before that, the trip to Riazor ended in a tight loss to Deportivo, again by a single goal margin, as shown in the 2-1 result. Even the home clash with Barcelona, finishing 1-2, highlighted how competitive they can be against technically superior sides when their pressing and counter‑attacks click.

Almeria arrive in Albacete in far brighter spirits after a strong run that has pushed them into the top two of the table, turning them into serious promotion contenders over the past couple of months. Their attack has been particularly lively, with recent home wins over Andorra and Córdoba showcasing their ability to score in bursts and respond quickly when pegged back. The victory against Córdoba, ending 2-1, and the thriller versus Andorra, which finished 3-2, underlined their offensive depth, even as defensive lapses occasionally keep opponents interested deep into matches.

In the build‑up to this clash, recent news has focused on Almeria’s minor injury concerns—Neva’s foot problem and the doubts over Marin and Lopy—set against their impressive league position, while Albacete’s narrative has revolved around turning competitive performances into consistent results. With Albacete generally solid at home and Almeria carrying real momentum but still conceding chances, this feels like a game where both sides find the net and small margins decide it again. Balancing Albacete’s home resilience with Almeria’s attacking edge, a correct score prediction of 2-1 in favour of the visitors looks the most realistic outcome over ninety tense minute