Prediction: Cordoba vs Eibar

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Hoping to make up some ground in the play-off chase, Eibar will travel to the Estadio El Arcangel when they meet Eibar on Tuesday night.

Cordoba

Starting with the hosts, while Cordoba might have grabbed a last-gasp equaliser away at Levante over the weekend as they snatched a 2-2 stalemate, the Caliphs have drastically struggled to find any kind of stability this season. At the heart of a relegation scrap and opening Tuesday’s showdown holding just a one-point buffer over slipping into the drop zone, Ivan Ania’s men appear to have a real battle on their hands. Despite storming their way to a sensational 3-0 romp against Tenerife on December 8th, that is the only win that Cordoba have recorded form their previous eight appearances across all competitions. However, despite signing off November with a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Almeria, Ania’s side will take some solace from their success on home soil. In fact, Tuesday’s hosts have not tasted a single defeat at the Estadio El Arcangel so far this season.

Cordoba Team News

Once again missing out away at Levante over the weekend, former Real Sociedad youngster Adrian Lapena remains a doubt on Tuesday night. Likewise, not making a single Segunda appearance since the start of September, 22-year-old Matias Barboza will not feature here.

Coming off the bench and bagging a dramatic late equaliser on Saturday afternoon, former Celta Vigo starlet Jacobo Gonzalez could be handed a full recall. Arriving from Tottenham on a permanent basis over the summer, Jude Soonsup-Bell will be hoping to get some more minuets.

Eibar

As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they snatched a 2-1 victory at home against Zaragoza, Eibar will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, while Los Armeros might sit within touching distance of finding a route into the play-off spots, Joseba Etxeberria’s men have continued to show some glaring inconsistencies this season. Signing off November with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Burgos, Tuesday’s guests have also gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring issues away from the Ipurua Futbol Zelaia. Last seen on their travels falling to a 2-1 defeat against Huesca, Eibar have lost each of their last seven showdowns on the road across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 2-2 stalemate against Almeria on September 22nd.

Eibar Team News

Both still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Eibar will once again be without the duo of Angel Troncho and veteran defender Anaitz Arbilla here. Recording four goals in his last five Segunda appearances, Villarreal loanee Jorge Pascual will be looking to extend on his recent flurry.

Arriving from Leganes on a free transfer over the summer, Aritz Arambarri will partner Chema at the back. Returning from a domestic suspension last month, veteran defender Jose Corpas Serna will keep his spot at right-back here.

Cordoba vs Eibar Key Factors to Consider

• When Cordoba and Eibar last met back in May 2015, Tuesday’s guests collected a 3-0 romp at the Ipurua Futbol Zelaia.
• Cordoba have collected just a single win from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions.
• Eibar have lost each of their previous six straight away fixtures across all formats.
• Tuesday’s hosts have not suffered a single defeat at the Estadio El Arcangel since making their Segunda return.
• Four of Cordoba’s last five appearances have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Eventually snatching a thrilling 2-2 stalemate away at Levante over the weekend, Cordoba will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil here. While Tuesday’s hosts might find themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap, they have continued to shine with their performances at the Estadio El Arcangel. Not suffering a single Segunda defeat in front of their own supporters, they will be hoping to cash in on an Eibar squad that have gained a reputation for their glaring issues on the road.

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet