FC Andorra sit 11th after a rollercoaster start, thumping a visitor 5-1 at home before a 4-2 defeat on the road, but their lineup today shows five changes from the usual starting eleven. Eibar mirror that with five rotations of their own, so neither side will be at full…
FC Andorra vs Eibar: Segunda División Clash as Both Hunt First Win
FC Andorra host Eibar in Segunda División on August 30, 2026, with both teams still searching for their first win of the new campaign. The matchday three contest brings together two sides with promotion aspirations, though their early form has left room for improvement.
Team News and Injury Latest
Neither side has reported serious injuries, leaving managers with near-full squads to choose from. Eibar are expected to start with Jon Bautista leading the attack after finishing as the club's top scorer last season. FC Andorra will look to Manu Nieto for a cutting edge, supported by a midfield that has created chances but failed to convert them in the opening draws.
FC Andorra Form Guide
The Andorran side kicked off the campaign with two draws, a 0-0 stalemate followed by a 1-1 home tie, leaving them in mid-table. Defensive solidity has been a positive, but a lack of goals is a concern for a team that narrowly avoided relegation last term and wants to climb the standings.
Eibar Form Guide
Eibar, relegated from La Liga in 2025 and seasoned campaigners at this level, have also managed only two points from their first two matches. Known for their organised pressing and experienced backline, they will expect to control possession and test FC Andorra's defence through the direct runs of Bautista and wide deliveries.
Key Battle: Manu Nieto vs Anaitz Arbilla
If FC Andorra are to break down Eibar's defence, Manu Nieto will need to find space against veteran captain Anaitz Arbilla. Arbilla's reading of the game and aerial strength make him a tough obstacle, but Nieto's movement in the box could be decisive if service from the flanks improves.
Both clubs will view this fixture as an opportunity to kickstart their seasons. A win could lift either side into the early promotion conversation, while defeat would raise questions ahead of the international break. FC Andorra travel to a rival next weekend, while Eibar return home looking to build momentum.