La Liga
On Sunday evening, Almeria and Real Valladolid go head-to-head at Power Horse Stadium in a huge game at the bottom of La Liga.
Almeria form guideAn inconsistent recent run of form in La Liga has kept Almeria in a dangerous position in the fight for survival. The Andalusians are in 15th place in the Spanish top flight, just a point clear of the relegation zone.
Almeria’s recent games in La Liga have been high-scoring, as nine of their last ten matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
Rubi’s team has built their survival bid on solid home form, as Almeria has won three of their previous four matches in La Liga. One of the biggest factors in that good home form has been Almeria’s potency in front of goal, as they have scored at least two goals in all three recent home wins.
Real Valladolid form guideThe visitors are in 18th place in the table and in desperate need of winning to move away from the drop zone. However, they are level on points with Getafe and Cadiz. Every point and goal is now vital to all the teams in the fight for survival.
Real Valladolid’s recent form in the Spanish top flight has been poor, as they have lost five of their previous six league matches. However, a 3-1 win at Barcelona last time out ended a five-game losing streak for Paulo Pezzalano’s team.
The visitor's recent away form in La Liga has been poor as they have suffered defeat in four of their previous five league matches on their travels.
Latest team newsAlmeria will be without the suspended Luis Suarez, while Leo Baptistao and Kaiky and Martin Svidersky will miss out through injury. El Bilal Toure and Chumi are both also fitness doubts.
Real Valladolid has some personnel issues of their own, as Martin Hongla is suspended, while Selim Amallah, Anuar, Jawad El Yamiq, Luis Perez and Joaquin Fernandez could all miss out through injuries.
What am I backing?Almeria’s recent league form has been inconsistent. However, Rubi’s team have been strong on home soil and I am backing a home win that could be massive in the fight for survival.
