UD Almeria
Union Deportiva Almeria have won 4 of their last 5 home games in all competitions, averaging 2.40 goals per game at the UD Almeria Stadium.
Malaga CF
Malaga CF have won 4 of their last 5 away games in all competitions, scoring 2.60 goals per game and conceding just 1.20 on average.
Head-to-Head
- Almeria and Malaga can both see the finish line after the 0-0 draw in the first leg of their second-round tie last Saturday.
- Both teams have identical forms coming into the game (W5, D3, L2) and with the tie even, we're expecting a close game.
Key Players
- Sergio Arribas is a main threat in the final third for Almeria, having scored 2 of their last 6 goals, but Malaga CF have the impetus with David Larrubia also bagging 2 goals in their last 5.
- Juan Funes has certainly made his mark since taking charge of Malaga CF in November 2025, creating a high-tempo side that are possession dominant, like to use width and press high up the field to disorganise the opposition.
- Malaga have failed to win in their last 2 trips to Almeria, but Union Deportiva Almeria have a solid home record and plenty of playoff experience.
Betting Insights
- UD Almeria are the favorites here at 2.13 with Malaga at 3.44 and the draw at 3.55, which makes the hosts extremely narrow favorites for this clash.
- With both managers having their teams well drilled, we're taking 'Both teams to score - No' at 2.13 as the value pick for Saturday's game.
Prediction
Both sides are in top form, but Malaga have drawn their last 2 , including the reverse fixture against Almeria, so we're backing the hosts to edge it in this clash at the UD Almeria Stadium.
