Eibar vs Las Palmas - Segunda División

A fascinating Segunda División chapter awaits on September 27, 2026 when Eibar take on Las Palmas at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Eibar sit 2nd, Las Palmas lie 5th, but the Segunda División has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, WWWWL over their last five outings translating into a 80% win rate this campaign. The visitors have been a force on their travels, W in their last five and a campaign win rate of 60% that demands respect. Where Eibar have leaned on defensive discipline, Las Palmas have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The Reds continue to retain an interest in the midfielder Manu Kone and left-back Lewis Hall, while one remaining high-profile departure this summer could come in the form of Marcus Rashford.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Eibar and Las Palmas have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Enric Gallego topping the Segunda División scoring charts at 4 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. But former Reds forward Teddy Sheringham believes Tielemans isn’t good enough to be the midfielder United needed.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Given the balance of the numbers, Eibar should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.