Burgos CFvsUD Almeria

Current Form and Standings

Burgos CF, currently positioned 18th in LaLiga 2, has had a turbulent season with 7 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, highlighted by a narrow 0-1 defeat to RC Deportivo. Despite their struggles, Burgos has shown defensive resilience under coach Julián Calero, known for his pragmatic approach. Conversely, UD Almeria sits atop the LaLiga 2 table, maintaining their lead despite a recent goalless draw against SD Huesca. Almeria's offensive prowess is evident, with an average of 1.82 goals per match, spearheaded by Luis Suárez's 22 goals.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Historically, UD Almeria has dominated this fixture, winning the last three encounters against Burgos CF, including a typical 0-2 scoreline. Burgos has struggled to find the net against Almeria, failing to score in their last three meetings. However, both teams have shown a propensity to score late, with Burgos netting 50% of their goals in the final 15 minutes, and Almeria 28%.

Team News and Tactical Insights

Burgos will rely heavily on Curro Sánchez, their top scorer with 8 goals, to break their scoring drought against Almeria. Meanwhile, Almeria welcomes back Luis Suárez from suspension, bolstering their attack. However, they will miss Gui Guedes, Baba, and Rachad due to injuries. Almeria's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed recently, conceding in their last eight matches, which could offer Burgos a glimmer of hope.

Prediction and Conclusion

Given the current form and historical dominance, UD Almeria is favored to secure an away victory. However, Burgos' recent ability to score in consecutive matches and Almeria's defensive lapses suggest both teams are likely to find the net. Therefore, the prediction is an away win with both teams to score.