Eibar travel to face Albacete on Saturday with the chance to extend their run of five consecutive wins in the Segunda División. The match at the Carlos Belmonte stadium at 14:00 local time pits the second-placed side against the league's bottom club.
Beñat San José's team arrives after a comeback home win against Las Palmas (3-2), with goals from Ander Madariaga, Álvaro Rodríguez and Javi Martón. That victory solidified their second place in the standings, with 18 points from a possible 21, just one point behind leaders Castellón. Their attacking record of 15 goals scored and only six conceded is the best in the competition alongside the leaders.
In contrast, Albacete are in a difficult situation. The Manchego side occupies 22nd place with just one point after seven matchdays, following four defeats and one draw in their last five outings. In that period they have conceded 12 goals while scoring only four.
Eibar's most recent lineup, with Jon Mikel in goal and an attacking line of Malcom Adu, Jon Magunazelaia, Jon Guruzeta and Javi Martón, seems the most likely option for San José. Guruzeta is the team's top scorer this season with three goals.
Albacete, managed by Rubén Albés, fielded Carlos Marín in goal last time out alongside players like Fran Gámez, José Corpas and Mario Soberón. The match will be played on Saturday 3 October.
