Alcantarilla vs SFC Minerva - Tercera División RFEF - Group 13

The history between Alcantarilla and SFC Minerva lends this Tercera División RFEF - Group 13 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 18, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday but Michael Carrick's squad is depleted by injuries.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Alcantarilla sit 5th, SFC Minerva lie 13th, but the Tercera División RFEF - Group 13 has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LDWWD over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. SFC Minerva have struggled to string results together away from home, LWDLD over their last five with a win rate of 33.33%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Alcantarilla average 0.83 per game to SFC Minerva's 0.5, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. During his 22 matches in charge, Oxford actually ranked as high as 14th in the table.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Alcantarilla will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate SFC Minerva's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Florian Wirtz lost possession 17 times in Liverpool's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, more than any other player.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The club reportedly regards him as a potential future captain, underscoring the importance of his development.It remains to be seen whether City will try again to sign the midfielder in the coming transfer windows.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Backed by home advantage and superior form, Alcantarilla ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.