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Espanyol - Almeria
Spain Primera Liga - RCDE Stadium
Another interesting matchup in the last round of La Liga is the Espanyol vs Almeria duel, scheduled for Sunday, June 4th. Here is our preview of this match and some of our favourite football betting tips for it.
Our Latest Espanyol vs Almeria Predictions and Tips
If you're trying to find reliable La Liga predictions, like our betting picks for Espanyol vs Almeria, you're in the right place:
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Almeria to Win
While the home team is already relegated and getting ready to play in Segunda next season, Almeria is trying to avoid the same faith and for that to happen without any doubt, they need to win this match.
Given that both teams have been in similar forms recently, they won't have an easy job. However, with Espanyol already going down, they won't have such a strong motive in this game as the guests, so our first Espanyol vs Almeria prediction is for Almeria to win the game.
Over 2.5 Total Goals
Four of the last five head-to-head duels between these two teams have gone over 2.5 total goals, which is the main reason why we can see that happening again in this match.
On top of that, Espanyol averaged 3.11 goals per game in La Liga, more than any other team, while Almeria averaged 2.92 goals per game in the league this season.
The Top Odds and Key Stats for Espanyol vs Almeria
If you want to bet on the best Espanyol vs Almeria odds, check our selection of odds from various UK bookmakers:
Head to Head
27/01/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Almeria
Espanyol
3
1
19/04/21
Spain Segunda SEG
Almeria
Espanyol
1
1
20/12/20
Spain Segunda SEG
Espanyol
Almeria
2
1
05/09/20
Europe Friendlies Europe
Espanyol
Almeria
4
0
25/01/15
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Espanyol
Almeria
3
0
Last Five - Espanyol
05/12/23
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
Valladolid
Espanyol
1
3
W
01/12/23
Spain Segunda SEG
Oviedo
Espanyol
2
0
L
26/11/23
Spain Segunda SEG
Alcorcon
Espanyol
0
2
W
18/11/23
Spain Segunda SEG
Elche
Espanyol
0
2
W
12/11/23
Spain Segunda SEG
Huesca
Espanyol
1
1
D
Last Five - Almeria
03/12/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Real Betis
Almeria
0
0
D
25/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Getafe
Almeria
2
1
L
11/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Real Sociedad
Almeria
3
1
L
05/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
CD Alaves
Almeria
1
0
L
31/10/23
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
CF Talavera
Almeria
0
2
W
Now, we will check some other betting markets and odds for Espanyol vs Almeria:
Espanyol odds: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30% Probability
Draw odds: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30% Probability
Almeria odds: 39/29 (2.34) – 42.60% Probability
We can see that the bookies don't see a clear favourite in this match, although Almeria are the more likely winners here with a 42.60% probability. That being said, the top candidate to be the First Goalscorer is Marques Lazaro at 5/1 (6.00) odds, which implies a 16.70% probability. Meanwhile, the most likely Correct Score in this match is a 1-1 draw at 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50%.
Possible Lineups, Recent Form, and Team News for Espanyol vs Almeria
Read all the latest news and updates regarding both teams here, including our predicted Espanyol vs Almeria lineups:
Espanyol
While Espanyol had two wins, two draws, and just two losses in the last six games in La Liga, that wasn't enough to keep the team away from relegation zone. In fact, Espanyol already went down, along with Elche, so they will play in Segunda next season. That is certainly a disappointment for their fans, but it's not something that's new for this team.
When it comes to team news, Sergi Gomez will miss out this match through injury, while Leandro Cabrera got time off as he awaits the birth of his first child.
Espanyol Predicted Lineup:
Pacheco – Gil, Pierre-Gabriel, Montes, Calero, Olivan – Puado, Darder, Suarez – Joselu, Melamed
Almeria
After spending a lot of the season in the middle of the standings, Almeria struggled in the past couple of months and they are now in a dangerous position coming into the last matchday. The team has just one point more than Real Valladolid, the first team in the relegation zone, so they need a win in the last round if they want to avoid any stress and depend on results at other matches.
Meanwhile, Leo Baptistao and Martin Svidersky are out with injuries, while Kaiky and Chumi are questionable. Also, Luis Suarez will miss this game too as he serves his suspension.
Almeria Predicted Lineup:
Martinez – Pozo, Ely, Babic, Centelles – Melero, Costa, Robertone – Lazaro, Embarba, Sousa
Starting Lineups
Check the lineups approximately one hour ahead of the kickoff.
Espanyol
Almeria
Player to Watch: Lucas Robertone
Since we can see Almeria winning this game, we decided to go with one of their players as our player to watch and our choice is Lucas Robertone, their central midfielder.
The experienced Argentinian has been in good form in La Liga this season, scoring two goals and adding seven assists, more than any other Almeria player. His creativity and passing can be a problem for Espanyol in this match and Robertone could be the deciding factor that helps the guests avoid relegation.
