Third consecutive home effort from Tenerife.
Tenerife Takes to the Heliodoro Again, This Time Facing Albacete 👹🔥🌴
Here comes round three for Tenerife at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium! This Sunday, they'll go head-to-head against Albacete Balompié, after two consecutive home matches that left them scratching their heads - a 0-1 loss against Eldense and a goalless draw against Deportivo La Coruña. These results have cast a gloomy shadow over their hopes of staying in LaLiga Hypermotion.
The Canary Islands team is nine points from the safety zone, a gap that could grow even more significant as Burgos has a game in hand. If Tenerife wants to maintain a glimmer of hope in its desperate fight to escape relegation, they can't afford another slip-up at the Heliodoro.
Coach Álvaro Cervera is nursing a concern about Frenchman Jérémy Mellot, whose injury during the Deportivo match kept him sidelined until Saturday. If he can't play, Cervera won't take any chances and will have local academy graduate César Álvarez step in, who made a fine debut against Coruña.
The home team will also be without midfielder Teto, who should be back with the group next week, and central defender José Amo, who is out long-term but should be back in the squad before the transfer deadline as he's been medically cleared, although he won't play until March.
Favorable Head-to-Head Record for Tenerife, But Albacete Shines 🇪🇸🚀
Tenerife's record against Albacete is impressive, with the Canary Islands team earning points in 21 of the 24 matches they've played at the Heliodoro. They've won 11 times, drawn ten, and lost only three. However, Albacete is bringing a strong run to the table, boasting five games unbeaten, including a recent win against Almería, one of the favorites for promotion to La Liga.
Albacete will miss the presence of full-backs Jaume Costa and Álvaro Rodríguez, midfielder Ale Meléndez, and attacking midfielder Lazo. They'll also be without versatile midfielder Agus Medina, who's suspended, but coach Alberto González can rely on Higinio, who's been recovering from a muscle injury.
Prediction: A Tight Match Awaits 🔮📊
Given the lack of specific injury reports and Tenerife's previous dominance over Albacete, we're looking at a close-knit match. Tenerife's home advantage, along with Albacete's mid-table inconsistencies, suggest a narrow Tenerife win or a draw. There's also the potential for both teams to score, based on their attacking tendencies. Let the game begin! 🏀✨🌟
Enrichment data: CD Tenerife vs Albacete Balompié- Previous encounter: Tenerife defeated Albacete 3-1 in their most recent meeting on 2 February 2025, with Fidel (Albacete’s key forward) contributing to their attack but insufficient to prevent defeat[1][4].- Tenerife’s form: While recent data primarily covers Tenerife’s away performance (1 win in last 10 away matches, conceding 1.5 goals per game), their overall scoring average is 1.1 goals per match, with defensive vulnerabilities evident[3].- Albacete’s key player: Forward Fidel has scored 4 goals in 13 appearances, making him critical to their attacking output[1].- Prediction: Given the lack of specific injury reports and Tenerife’s previous dominance over Albacete, a closely contested match is likely. Tenerife’s home advantage (if applicable) and Albacete’s mid-table inconsistencies suggest a narrow Tenerife win or a draw, with potential for both teams to score based on their attacking tendencies[1][3]. Note: The exact date of this fixture isn’t clear from available data. The prediction assumes similar form to their February 2025 clash.
- In the upcoming match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium, Tenerife's versatility in sports, especially football, will be tested against Albacete, as they aim to extend their favorable record against the latter.
- Despite Tenerife's impressive 21 wins out of 24 matches against Albacete at home, the visitor's current five-game unbeaten streak, including a victory against Almería, presents a formidable challenge.
- As Tenerife prepares to face Albacete, they will miss the services of midfielder Teto and central defender José Amo, but Jerémy Mellot's fitness could be crucial, as his potential return might bolster their chances.
- With key absences in their team, such as full-backs Jaume Costa and Álvaro Rodríguez, midfielder Ale Meléndez, attacking midfielder Lazo, and suspended versatile midfielder Agus Medina, Albacete will heavily rely on Higinio's recovery from a muscle injury to boost their roster.
- As the deadline for the upcoming European-leagues looms, this tight match between Tenerife and Albacete could strengthen one team's position in LaLiga Hypermotion, or it may heighten the tension for both teams as they try to avoid relegation.
