Almeria vs Castellon Prediction & Betting Tips (16 September)

Promoted to La Liga two years ago with a Liga2 title on the line, La Union was demoted last season by clearly not being at the level of the Iberian elite, being, moreover, the bottom of the league all season. This season, Almeria hopes to find some color and why not join the race for the climb. For the moment, the Andalusians must be satisfied with the bare minimum since after four days of the championship, they only won a small match, on the pitch of Tenerife 0-1 for a record of two parity scores against Racing Santander 2-2 and Sporting Gijon 1-1 and a defeat on the previous day, on the Eldense pitch, short defeat 1-0. The Rojiblancos occupied 12th position in the standings at the start of this day.

Almeria is a club relegated from La Liga, Castellon is a club promoted from D3. So a real shock this evening, especially since apart from one defeat, the two teams have almost the same record since Castellon won only one match, during their trip to Burgos 0-2 for a record of two defeats against Eibar during of the very first day 1-0 and during the previous day for the reception of another relegation, Cadiz 1-3. In the ranking, the promoted player was in 14th place at the start of this day. 

Present with Mexico in the selection, central defender Montes will probably be present and in good shape to participate in this meeting like Langa (selection) and midfielder Robertone. On the other hand, the important Edgar Gonzalez (ex-Bétis) and Gui Guedes (not an appearance since the start of the season) are injured and could remain with the trainers. Author of a very good year on a personal level in La Liga, Sergio Arribas (9 goals, 4 assists) ultimately did not leave the club despite its relegation and has still not found the string this season . Same case for the Brazilian Léo-Baptistao (6 goals last year in La Liga) while the former Marseille striker, Luis Suarez found the fault only once just like the rookie Nico Melamed (4 goals, 4 pancakes with Espanyol Barcelona) and Centelles (at the club since 2020). There are injuries to report among the promoted with in particular the goalkeeper Abedzadeh (rookie, Maritimo), the defender Salva Ruiz (26 appearances in D3 last season) , rookie Ousmane Camara (AJ Auxerre) and Frenchman from Bordeaux, Albert Lottin (1 goal in 11 appearances with the club last season).

On the other hand, note the possible return of Slovenian international hopeful Flakus (who arrived free from Hellas Verona this summer). Author of 16 goals in the league last season and the main architect of his team's promotion, Jesus de Miguel is for the moment silent at the higher level like midfielder Raul Sanchez (7 pawns last season). Note that Manu Sanchez (8 goals last season) left the club and at the age of 39, Haris Medunjanin (9 goals) has not returned.