Mirandés, riding a wave of three consecutive league victories, visits Córdoba in the Monday night fixture that wraps up Matchday 40 of the La Liga 2 season. The goal for Alessio Lisci’s side is clear: keep their hopes for automatic promotion to La Liga alive. At the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, Mirandés has a golden opportunity—three points would allow them to stay within touching distance of the top two spots, which guarantee direct promotion to Spain’s top flight. Everything will then come down to the final two games of the season, against fellow promotion contenders Almería and already-relegated Cartagena. Points are crucial not only to aim for second place but also to solidify third, which provides a strategic advantage going into the playoffs. However, this trip to Córdoba won’t be easy: Iván Ania’s men have lost just twice in their last 13 games. At this stage of the season, though, motivation often makes the difference, and in this case, the visitors seem to have more at stake. If Almería picks up points against Racing Santander, Córdoba will be mathematically eliminated from the race for sixth place—the final playoff spot that could lead to promotion to La Liga next season.

Córdoba Recent Form and Key Stats

Córdoba’s 3-2 defeat against Burgos in the last round ended a five-match unbeaten streak, which included three draws (vs Levante, Real Oviedo, and Eldense) and two wins (vs Málaga and Cádiz).

In their last five games, they have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded. Iván Ania’s side has collected 54 points from 14 wins, 12 draws, and 13 losses. Interestingly, they’ve scored and conceded the same number of goals—56 from 39 matches, averaging 1.44 per game.

At home, they’ve taken 31 points, with a record of 8 wins, 7 draws, and 4 defeats (all between January and March). They’re unbeaten in their last three home games, with two draws and a win, scoring six goals and conceding four.

Mirandés Recent Form and Key Stats

Mirandés is in excellent form, coming off three straight wins: 2-1 vs Burgos, 0-1 vs Eibar, and 3-2 vs Castellón last weekend, with goals from Izeta, Tomeo, and Benito.

One of the standout players in this final stretch of the season is Argentine striker Joaquín Panichelli, who has scored four goals in the last five games.

The Rojillos have amassed 68 points, though only 19 have come away from home. Their away form is their main weakness, with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, scoring 18 and conceding 23 in 19 away matches.

Their first away win of 2025 came on May 3rd, with a 0-1 victory at Eibar—ending a miserable stretch of six away losses and just two draws (vs Granada and Eldense) earlier this year.

Córdoba vs Mirandés Prediction and Tactical Overview

With just three matches left in the season, Mirandés needs a win to boost their promotion hopes—either by securing a top-two finish or through the playoffs (top six). Their fate will also depend on results from Elche and Levante, who currently sit above them.

Lisci’s side is firing on all cylinders, having won three in a row and finally rediscovered form away from home. On top of that, head-to-head stats are in their favor: Mirandés have beaten Córdoba four times in their last nine meetings, including a 1-0 home win in the reverse fixture. Córdoba, by contrast, have won just once in that stretch, with four draws.

Córdoba’s slim playoff hopes hinge on Almería’s result. If Almería avoids defeat, Córdoba will be out of the race, and Mirandés' superior motivation could prove decisive.

Not surprisingly, the Cordoba vs Mirandes prediction for the 40th day of La Liga 2, drawn up by the BetMines algorithm, leans towards a draw or a win for the guests (Double Chance X2).

• Cordoba vs Mirandes prediction from the BetMines algorithm predicts a 1 at 44%.
  
  
• Cordoba vs Mirandes prediction from the BetMines algorithm predicts Double Chance X2 at 56%.

Córdoba vs Mirandés Predicted Lineups

CÓRDOBA (4-3-3): Marín; Albarrán, Marvel, Sintes, Calderón; Ortiz, Ruiz, Zidane; González, Obolskiy, Carracedo. Coach: Iván Ania

MIRANDÉS (3-5-2): Fernández; Gutiérrez, Egiluz, Tomeo; Rincón, Reina, Gorrotxategi, Lacheur, Parada; Panichelli, Izeta. Coach: Alessio Lisci