Competence: Second Spanish
Market: Almeria wins
Odd: 1/2 @Pribet
Almería, two teams that are firmly sweeping at opposite ends of the Segunda table, will host Cultural Leonesa in Andalusia on Monday night.
Starting with the hosts, while Almería might have suffered disappointment in the play-offs last season, La Unión have shown no signs of a hangover this time around. Enjoying what has been a stellar run in the Segunda, Rubi’s men are currently in bronze medal position and have their sights firmly set on making a famous return to La Liga in the coming months. Smelling what a golden opportunity is when they return to Andalusia on Monday night, the former Real Betis boss should find the atmosphere in his camp remains high. Last seen in front of their own supporters achieving a 2-1 victory against Córdoba, Almería have recorded 13 points in their five previous appearances in Segunda and are rightfully installed as a leading contender here. Enjoying what has become their most fruitful period since November, Rubi’s side have also impressed with their goal-scoring performances in the final third. With 53 goals in the Second Division this season, La Unión has the second best number in the division.
As for the visitors, although Cultural Leonesa may only have returned to Segunda this season, the whites are already planning their return to the Spanish third division. Last seen completely obliterated at home when they fell to a routine 3-0 at the hands of Las Palmas, Rubén de la Barrera’s side currently find themselves five points from safety. Facing what looks set to be another stern test when they travel to Andalusia on Monday night, the former Deportivo La Coruña coach has not seen his team record a single victory in any of their previous 11 consecutive appearances in all competitions, a routine that dates back to December 17. It is also worth noting that Cultural Leonesa has lost its last three competitive matches against Almería by an aggregate score of 5-2. Two teams fighting firmly at opposite ends of the Segunda table, we’re rooting for a home win on Monday night.
Bet: Almería 1/2 will beat Cultural Leonesa in Monday’s Second Division match @ Pribet
