La Liga 2 duel: Close contest expected between Fuenlabrada and UD Ibiza

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

Fuenlabrada form and stats

Fuenlabrada, who have the fewest scored goals (15) in La Liga 2, have collected 13 points from their La Liga 2 home games so far after 2-7-2. The home team are struggling everywhere these days as they haven't won a league-game, regardless of being the home or the away team, in twelve attempts.

Stress levels are on the rise for Fuenlabrada's attacking players as they have now played 217 minutes without scoring in a league game. Zozulya was their last goal scorer.

A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Fuenlabrada, who played 0-0 against Real Oviedo. That match was also played at this venue (Estadio Fernando Torres). Iweru, defender, was given a rating of 8.24/10 in that game, top of the team. Iweru hit one key pass and won 15 of 16 duels.

Before that, Fuenlabrada played out a Copa Del Rey draw 0-0 when visiting SS Reyes (after extra-time).

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Fuenlabrada have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 18 matches with the results: Won four, drawn nine and lost five.

There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Fuenlabrada, as the Copa Del Rey home game vs Cadiz is only four days away.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Fuenlabrada here at Estadio Fernando Torres in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (10 from 11 games). From these home matches, Fuenlabrada have conceded only 10 goals. Fuenlabrada has at home met teams with this table position (low), four times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 3 of 4 times.

UD Ibiza form and stats

Playing away, UD Ibiza, who have the most clean sheets (5) away in La Liga 2, have won 3 games, drawn 5 and suffered 2 defeats in the La Liga 2 this season. When UD Ibiza is visiting a side on the bottom half, they have won 3 of 4 matches. Alcorcon, Amorebieta, Leganés, UD Ibiza, Lugo, Mirandés and Real Sociedad II is teams we like to compare Fuenlabrada with. Ibiza has drawn their two previous away games.

Ibiza failed to get anything from their last game, a La Liga 2 home match vs Sporting Gijón (placed 12th) that ended with defeat 0-2. Gálvez, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.65. Gálvez hit the woodwork once, hit one key pass and won 7 of 11 duels.

A 1-2 defeat away at Ponferradina (after extra-time) before that.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found twelve similar matches played by Ibiza in our archives, and the results are: six wins for UD Ibiza, four draws and two defeats.

The attacking power of Ibiza when travelling is not overwhelming with 9 goals scored from 10 league matches away. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Ibiza have conceded 11 goals in these away matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

Here's what happened when the contenders faced each other previously this season; UD Ibiza - Fuenlabrada 3-1.

Top Goalscorers

P. Sánchez Gil 5 goals

S. Castel Martínez 4 goals

A. Cordeiro Costa 3 goals

Fuenlabrada missing players

UD Ibiza missing players