Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Desperately searching for an essential Segunda boost this weekend, Cordoba will welcome Mirandes to Andalusia on Friday night.

Cordoba

Starting with the hosts, while Cordoba might have found themselves at the heart of a sensational purple patch on either side of opening the New Year, Ivan Ania’s side have come crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion. Last seen putting in a nightmare display as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Burgos, the Andalusia-based outfit have rightfully come under some serious scrutiny over the past six weeks. Free-falling down the Segunda standings, Ania’s downbeat squad have now lost all of their previous six consecutive Segunda appearances by an aggregate score of 19-7. Showing a string of glaring defensive struggles, the Caliphs have also claimed just a single clean sheet so far this calendar year.

Cordoba Team News

Suffering yet another injury setback last month, one-time Sevilla youngster Juan Alcedo remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue. Likewise, not featuring across any competition since the middle of November, Cameroonian defender Franck Fomeyem is still dealing with an ankle injury.

Returning to Ania’s squad this month, former Real Madrid academy graduate Theo Zidane should get some more minutes under his belt. Making his move from Elche a permanent one last year, Alex Martin will start at the heart of Cordoba’s defence on Friday night.

Mirandes

As for the visitors, while Mirandes might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights firmly set on mounting another play-off charge, Antxon Muneta’s side have broken a string of unwanted records. Despite claiming a much-welcomed boost last time out as they clung to a 2-1 victory at home against Real Valladolid, Los Rojillos still sit rock-bottom of the Segunda standings. In fact, opening Friday’s trip to Andalusia sat nine points adrift of safety, it is no secret that Mirandes are the standout relegation candidate over the next couple of months. It should also be highlighted, along with still waiting to claim a maiden clean sheet of 2026, Friday’s guests have shipped 50 Segunda goals so far this season, no team among Spain’s second-tier have conceded more strikes this campaign.

Mirandes Team News

Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Mirandes will once again be without Valencia loanee Pablo Lopez on Friday night. However, aside from the 29-year-old, Muneta’s camp have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns to worry about.

Bagging a first Segunda strike of the season against Real Valladolid last time out, 21-year-old Unax del Cura should keep his spot leading the line. Making a loan switch from Levante during the January transfer window, Jorge Cabello will start at the heart of Mirandes’ defence.

Cordoba vs Mirandes Key Factors to Consider

• When Friday’s opponents met for their reverse Segunda showdown on December 21st, Cordoba claimed a 2-1 victory in Burgos.
• Cordoba have lost all of their previous six consecutive Segunda appearances by an aggregate score of 19-7.
• Already shipping 50 Segunda strikes so far this season, no team among Spain’s second-tier have conceded more goals this campaign.
• Both Cordoba and Mirandes have recorded just a single Segunda clean sheet so far this calendar year.
• Eight of Cordoba’s last nine Segunda appearances have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Remarkably losing all of their previous six consecutive Segunda appearances, it is no secret that Cordoba are desperately searching for an essential boost here. However, despite meeting a Mirandes squad who sit rock-bottom of the table, we have a showdown between two incredibly leaky defence. With both of Friday’s opponents remarkably registering just a single combined clean sheet so far this calendar year, both camps could be tested this weekend.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet