This week in LaLiga SmartBank promises an exciting array of fixtures as teams jostle for position early in the 2025/26 season.
Kicking off on Friday, SD Eibar will host Granada at 17:30. Eibar, aiming for a swift return to the top tier, will rely on their home advantage against a Granada side that will be looking to build on their strong start. Later that evening, Castellón will face Real Valladolid at 19:30, with both teams keen to secure vital points to stay competitive in the promotion race.
Simultaneously, Leganés will entertain Cádiz at 19:30. The hosts, having struggled last season, will be eager to start strong against a Cádiz side known for their resilience. Saturday’s fixtures open with Mirandés taking on Huesca at 15:00. Both teams are in search of their first win, making this a crucial encounter. At 17:00, Ceuta will clash with Sporting Gijón, with Gijón hoping to assert themselves as promotion contenders. The day ends with Real Zaragoza welcoming FC Andorra at 19:30, where Zaragoza will look to leverage their home crowd.
On Sunday, Deportivo La Coruña will face Burgos at 15:00, a match where both sides will aim for a mid-table boost. Cultural Leonesa will take on Almería at 17:30, while Málaga hosts Real Sociedad II at 19:30, with the latter looking for a strong performance to avoid a relegation battle.
The action wraps up on Monday with Albacete versus Racing Santander at 17:30, followed by Córdoba against Las Palmas at 19:30. With a mix of promotion hopefuls and teams fighting for survival, all fixtures this week are expected to carry significant weight in the standings. Bettors should keep an eye on form and head-to-head records as they navigate these crucial matchups.