Real Jaén vs Ibiza - Primera División RFEF - Group 2

The history between Real Jaén and Ibiza lends this Primera División RFEF - Group 2 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 19, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. 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.

The standings add context to the occasion — Real Jaén occupying 4th, Ibiza perched in 5th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. Real Jaén have found a groove, W across their last five and operating at a win rate of 66.67% this season. Few sides travel as well as the visitors, with W in their last five and a win rate of 66.67% marking them out as a class apart. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Real Jaén will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Ibiza will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. City are also keen on a young striker to develop behind Erling Haaland and offer a different option and are one of the clubs keen on Eli Junior Kroupi, who Bournemouth say is not for sale.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. On balance, Real Jaén look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 3-2 home win would not come as a surprise. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Primera División RFEF - Group 2 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.