UD Almeria
- The most recent result, a 1-0 home victory over Real Valladolid, was followed by a 1-1 draw at Castellon in the playoff opener.
- Rubi's men have won 4 of their last 5 at home, scoring 11 goals.
- Since taking over as head coach in July 2024, Rubi has put his mark on this side and instilled an attacking philosophy.
- His players play vertically and at a high tempo and can be fluent on transitions, but they can also be vulnerable to counter-attacks when the game is open.
Castellon
- Castellon arrive unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws).
- They drew 1-1 in yesterday's playoff first leg at home to Almeria.
- They are unbeaten in their last 4 away matches (2 wins, 2 draws), scoring 7 goals.
- Since Pablo Hernandez took over in September 2025, he has brought structure and discipline to the side.
- Fabrizio Brignani has scored 2 goals in their last 5 and will be important in this tie.
Head-to-Head
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The last 3 meetings between these clubs produced one win each and a draw.
- UD Almeria 1-2 Castellon
- Castellon 1-0 UD Almeria
- UD Almeria 2-2 Castellon
Key Players
- Sergio Arribas has been a constant threat for Almeria over the last 5 games, scoring 2 of their 4 goals.
- Fabrizio Brignani has netted 2 goals in Castellon's last 5 and could be decisive.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers have priced the tie closely: UD Almeria 2.31, Castellon 2.99, Draw 3.64.
- Both teams to score is available at 1.46.
- Over 2.5 goals is offered at 1.53.
Prediction
Expect a close and competitive second leg, with small margins likely to decide the tie.
