Real Ávila – Unionistas de Salamanca

Recent form · Written before the match

Before this match, Real Ávila recorded one win, one draw and three defeats in the five league matches recorded between 27 September and 24 October 2026: 1-0 against Getafe B, 0-3 against San Sebastián de los Reyes, 1-1 against Numancia, 1-2 against Valladolid Promesas and 0-3 against Atlético Paso. Unionistas recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats over the same period: 0-1 against Mirandés, 2-0 against Cultural Leonesa, 1-1 against Cacereño, 0-1 against Racing Ferrol and 2-1 against Bilbao Athletic.

Both teams played on 24 October, approximately five days before the Cup; Real Ávila were away and Unionistas were at home. No reliable xG, shot-volume or pressing indicator is documented.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The explicitly documented recent meeting is a friendly played in August 2026, won 2-0 by Real Ávila against Unionistas, with goals from Molina and Sarr. No reliable series of recent official head-to-head meetings has been established.

This precedent has limited prédictive valeur, as the squads, objectives and coaches may differ in a knockout Cup match.

Absences and returns

Unionistas are confirmed to be without Álex Gil, Juanma Lendínez and Dani González; Isma Hernando, Leo López, Huguito and Iván Casado have been called up from the reserve team, according to the publication of 29 October 2026. Real Ávila’s absences, suspensions and any potential last-minute unavailability have not been established.

Context & news

The match is the first-round knockout of the Copa del Rey, played as a single-leg tie, on 29 October 2026 at the Adolfo Suárez Municipal Stadium, with Real Ávila at home; the announced kick-off time is 19:00 UTC. The scenario favorable to Real Ávila is based on home advantage, the single-match rule at the lower-ranked club’s ground, its transitions and set pieces potentially targeted by Unionistas, as well as the three confirmed absences on the opposing side.

The opposing scenario sees Unionistas use its higher level of competition, its recent victory over Bilbao Athletic and expected support from around 800 supporters to impose more pace and territory; it would be strengthened if Real Ávila’s absences or a significant Unionistas rotation were confirmed.