Marbella FC on the Verge of Playoff Qualification
Marbella FC is on the brink of achieving their goal of qualifying for the promotion playoffs this season. The team could secure their spot as early as this matchday, although their fate is not solely in their hands. However, the only mathematical option for Fran Beltrán’s team to secure their playoff spot is by winning their match against Yeclano Deportivo.
Remaining Matches and Points
With only three matchdays and nine points left in the regular 2023/24 season of the 2nd RFEF championship, there is a lot at stake for all teams, including Marbella FC. The team has spent the entire season in promotion phase positions and has the opportunity to finish among the top five in the championship and potentially move up a division.
Marbella’s Path to the Playoffs
Marbella’s only option to secure their playoff spot this upcoming matchday is to win their Sunday match against Yeclano Deportivo. Currently with 52 points, a win would bring them to 55 points with only two matches left to play. If Marbella wins and Estepona, who is playing against Antoniano, either draws or loses, Marbella would mathematically secure their playoff spot.
Playoff Scenarios
In the event of a triple tie at 53 points between Marbella, Orihuela, and Estepona, Estepona would be the losing team and miss out on the playoffs. If there’s a triple tie between Marbella, Betis Deportivo, and Estepona, the outcome would depend on the last matchday between the two teams. A Betis victory would benefit Marbella, but a potential Estepona win would leave Marbella out.
Quadruple and Quintuple Tie Scenarios
A quadruple tie at 53 points between Marbella, Betis Deportivo, Orihuela, and Estepona could also occur. In this case, the outcome would again depend on the last match between Estepona and Betis. A more complex scenario would be a quintuple tie at 56 points involving the four previously mentioned teams and Yeclano Deportivo. In this case, Marbella would have to win against Yeclano Deportivo this matchday.
Extreme Equality in Group IV of 2nd RFEF
These scenarios, although unlikely, highlight the extreme equality in Group IV of the 2nd RFEF this season, where a single goal difference can be decisive in determining which team makes the playoffs and which team misses out.
