Predictions & Statistics

Almeria come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 2 place with 61 points after 35 matches. The return of 18 wins, 7 draws, and 10 defeats, together with goals at 67:52, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through S. Arribas (21 goals), A. Embarba (12 goals), Leo Baptistao (7 goals), with creative support from A. Embarba (8 assists), S. Arribas (7 assists), Arnau Puigmal (5 assists), while their defending has remained quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 12 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.

Placed 4 with 60 points from 35 outings, Malaga continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Their overall return of 17 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses with goals at 58:41 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by Chupe (17 goals), A. Nino (9 goals), David Larrubia (9 goals), with creative support from Joaquín Muñoz (4 assists), Chupe (3 assists), David Larrubia (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with Álex Pastor, H. Abaida unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.