As the Segunda División season heats up, matchday three promises a thrilling set of fixtures from 19 to 26 August 2025, with several teams vying for points to bolster their title aspirations or stave off relegation fears.
Kicking off the action on Friday, SD Eibar hosts Granada at 17:30. Eibar, tipped as one of the promotion favorites, will look to assert their dominance at home against a Granada side eager to climb the table after a shaky start. Following this, Castellón faces Real Valladolid at 19:30, with Valladolid aiming to maintain their unbeaten run.
At the same time, Leganés takes on Cádiz, with both teams needing to secure points early in the season to avoid being drawn into the relegation battle. The match presents an intriguing betting angle, as both sides have shown strong defensive capabilities in previous outings.
Saturday’s fixtures include Mirandés against Huesca at 15:00 and Ceuta versus Sporting Gijón at 17:00. Mirandés will seek to capitalize on home advantage, while Sporting Gijón aims for a critical win to enhance their mid-table positioning. The day concludes with Real Zaragoza hosting FC Andorra at 19:30, where Zaragoza will be eager to secure maximum points to maintain their promotion challenge.
On Sunday, Deportivo La Coruña welcomes Burgos at 15:00. Deportivo, a historic club, is under pressure to perform as they target an immediate return to La Liga. Cultural Leonesa faces Almería at 17:30, with both teams looking to break free from the bottom half. The final fixture of the day features Málaga against Real Sociedad II at 19:30, where the hosts are desperate for a win to lift their spirits.
The matchday wraps up on Monday with Albacete clashing with Racing Santander at 17:30, and Córdoba hosting Las Palmas at 19:30. With both fixtures pivotal for teams looking to shift momentum, fans can expect a competitive end to the round of fixtures.
As the season progresses, each match becomes crucial for teams aiming for promotion or battling relegation, setting the stage for a riveting week in the Segunda División.