UD Almeria
- Union Deportiva Almeria are third in LaLiga 2, one place above Malaga CF who occupy fourth spot, with 61 and 60 points respectively from 35 games.
- UD Almeria have won 12 of their 17 home LaLiga 2 games this term, losing only three.
- Almeria, meanwhile, are a bit more up and down with three wins and two losses in their last five, including a 2-1 home win over Leganes and a 5-1 defeat away to Racing Santander.
- Rubi has had time to instil his philosophy on the club since taking over in July 2024 and Almeria are a tough team to beat in any match-up on any given day due to his focus on a structured, aggressive approach.
Malaga CF
- Chupe, who has bagged 16 goals in 32 appearances for Malaga in the league this term, is a constant threat to any defence and can make it a long afternoon for Almeria’s back four on Sunday.
- Malaga can’t be ignored completely as the visitors have scored 21 goals in 17 away LaLiga 2 matches and should cause Almeria some problems with their own pressing game.
Key Players
Chupe, who has bagged 16 goals in 32 appearances for Malaga in the league this term, is a constant threat to any defence and can make it a long afternoon for Almeria’s back four on Sunday.
Betting Insights
- Rubi’s men have won their last two home games and haven’t lost at the Power Horse Stadium in their last two, so that is the obvious starting point for the main bet here at 1.88.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 is our second bet with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.53 taken as a lower stakes play given Almeria averages 2.53 goals scored and 1.41 goals conceded per home game in the second division this season.
Prediction
Almeria will feel the most likely winner of Sunday’s Andalusian derby because they are better at home and Arribas is in form , but Malaga are a more consistent and compact unit under Juan Funes since he took over in November 2025.
