Almeria
- Almeria are 5th in LaLiga 2 with 16 points from 10 games.
- Almeria are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, winning 3 and drawing 2.
- Our Union Deportiva Almeria vs Castellon betting tips note that Almeria have won both of their last 2 home games.
- Almeria have a potent home attack in LaLiga 2 with 3.00 goals scored per home game.
Castellon
- Castellon are 16th in LaLiga 2 with 12 points from 10 matches.
- This Union Deportiva Almeria vs Castellon betting tips review also considers that Castellon have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Castellon are undefeated in their last 3 away games (W2 D1).
- Castellon have scored and conceded 1.20 goals per game away.
- Castellon will rely on top scorer Alex Calatrava, who has scored in 3 of his 10 LaLiga 2 appearances this campaign.
Head-to-Head
- For the Union Deportiva Almeria vs Castellon prediction, it is worth noting that Castellon have won both of the last two head-to-head matchups.
- Castellon beat Almeria 4-1 at home in LaLiga 2 six months ago.
Key Players
- Adrian Embarba is Almeria's talisman and has scored 5 goals in 9 LaLiga 2 matches this term.
- Alex Calatrava is Castellon's top scorer and has scored in 3 of 10 appearances.
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Coaches:
- Rubi will have his team playing a fluid, possession-first approach with lots of overlapping fullbacks and creativity from the number 10.
- Pablo Hernandez has implemented a compact style with more density in the middle third and direct wide players for counter attacks.
Betting Insights
- Almeria are the favorites at 1.9.
- Castellon and the draw both pay 3.7.
- Over 2.5 goals is favored at 1.62.
- Almeria have scored 12 goals in just 4 games in Andalusia this year.
Prediction
- The question of which team controls the ball and the center of the pitch will likely determine this matchup.
- Almeria’s attacking identity under Rubi makes them the likeliest winners.
- Castellon’s resilience on the counter and recent head-to-head wins could make it closer than the odds suggest.
- Prediction: Almeria to win and Over 2.5 goals is a strong market to consider.
