Cordoba vs Almeria

Cordoba head into this fixture low on confidence after collecting 3 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. Their attacking output stands at 7 goals in 5 matches.

Now to Almeria, whose recent form offers a separate set of clues about how this one could play out. Almeria are in impressive form with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 outings. With 10 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (0.8 per game). History between these two shows 2 home wins, 3 away wins and 1 draws from 6 meetings. The fixture has averaged 3.2 goals per meeting, with goals rarely in short supply.

The form figures point toward goals. With both teams averaging above a goal a game, neither defence looks built to silence the other's attack — a lively, multi-goal afternoon feels on the cards. Almeria will sense an opportunity to stamp their authority on this game early, knowing that an early goal could force Cordoba to take risks they would rather avoid.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (24%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. The stage is set in the Segunda División; kick-off cannot come soon enough.