Sodupe vs Erandio - Tercera División RFEF - Group 4

The Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 returns to the home ground on October 18, 2026, where Sodupe and Erandio will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Sodupe head into the contest positioned 10th in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 standings, while Erandio arrive sitting 14th. The hosts have struggled for consistency, WLLDD in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, LLWLL in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% reflecting their unpredictability. The contrast in attacking output — 0.83 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The Ghana winger, signed on loan from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise on transfer deadline day, drilled in an angled shot on the run, via the inside of the far post, for his first Derby goal.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Sodupe will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Erandio will back themselves to cause problems on the break. But the key difference is understanding the game, in possession and out of possession.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Watford sign former West Ham striker Michail Antonio after car crash incident.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The weight of evidence points to Sodupe, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Man United sent verdict on Luke Shaw's actions and Rodrigo Bentancur red in Tottenham draw.