SD Huesca (home)
- Almeria are 3rd in LaLiga 2 with 52 points from 30 games, while SD Huesca are 19th with 31.
- Huesca have won just 1 of their last 5 games (W1 D1 L3) and have not won their last home matchup with Almeria.
- They have won 6, drawn 5 and lost 4 of their 15 home games this season, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.07.
Almeria (away)
- Rubi’s side are the complete antithesis of Huesca, with an aggressive and adventurous 4-2-3-1 system, lots of movement and rotations in the front 4, vertical attacks and a real emphasis on overloading the final third.
- The visitors are also in superior form to Huesca, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost just 1 of their last 5, but they have failed to win their last 2 away from home (D1 L1).
Head-to-Head
The last two H2Hs between the sides have ended in draws, including a 0-0 stalemate three months ago at Almeria’s ground.
Key Players
He has scored 17 goals in 30 appearances this season and 4 of his side’s last 9, so he can score in this LaLiga 2 matchup against Huesca.
- Sergio Arribas - 17 goals in 30 appearances, 4 of the last 9
Betting Insights
- However, there are some strong reasons to expect both teams to score in this matchup, and that is the main selection for Friday’s game.
- Rubi’s high-risk, high-reward approach will test Huesca’s defensive resolve and could lead to an open game of soccer.
- Main market to consider: Both teams to score
Prediction
- A 2-1 away win is the exact score prediction for this matchup, as Almeria’s Sergio Arribas has been in great form of late.
- Almeria’s superior league position and their more powerful attack should be enough for them to take the 3 points, but we expect both sides to find the back of the net.
