UD Almeria vs Elche CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UD Almería vs Elche CF — Segunda Division at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos.
- UD Almería 12 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jon Gonzalez Esteban (Spain)
- Assistant 1 David Perez de Colosia (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Carlos Grande Rabadan (Spain)
5 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 13.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 12 | 27 |
| 2 | UD Almeria | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 7 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 12 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 12 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | CE Sabadell FC | 12 | 17 |
| 12 | UD Las Palmas | 12 | 17 |
| 13 | Real Valladolid CF | 12 | 15 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | CD Eldense | 12 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 17 | CD Leganes | 13 | 12 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 12 | 11 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 11 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Elche CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | RC Deportivo La Coruna | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Real Oviedo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | SD Huesca | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Cordoba CF | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | UD Almeria | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | CD Tenerife | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | CD Mirandés | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Jan | SD Eibar | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Real Sporting de Gijon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Real Zaragoza | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
UD Almeria this season
UD Almeria this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UD Almeria
0-15
3/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UD Almeria
| Miguel De la Fuente | 7 G | 1 A |
| Brian Cipenga | 3 G | 4 A |
| Javi Munoz | 2 G | 3 A |
| Nico Melamed | 2 G | 1 A |
| Daijiro Chirino | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between UD Almería and Elche CF is underway.
- 3' That looks like a foul for a card for Edgar Gonzalez.
- 8' Pedro Bigas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 13' Elche CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' Both keepers have barely been tested. UD Almería and Elche CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both UD Almería and Elche CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Lucas Robertone picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Silvi on 32 minutes.
- 37' The 34-year-old Leo Baptistao has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' Sergio Arribas, a Spain , has 5 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' Elche CF have won 248 goals from 246 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. UD Almería must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' Goal! Jose Salinas scores his 2 goal in 246 matches.
- 61' Arnau Puigmal is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lazaro at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' The whistle greets Leo Baptistao as he departs to be replaced by Marko Milovanovic.
- 71' Elche CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 72' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Agustin Alvarez Martinez is replaced by Mourad El Ghezouani on 72 minute.
- 76' Silvi was booked on 76.
- 79' The whistle greets German Valera as he departs to be replaced by Pejino.
- 80' The UD Almeria manager makes a substitution. Sergio Arribas departs to be replaced by Nico Melamed.
- 85' Assisted by Kaiky with the perfectly-timed delivery and Arnau Puigmal makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 86' Oscar Plano gets the nod from Elche CF. He replaces Nicolas Castro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Adam gets a card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
UD Almería Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 20
- 1
- 9
- 5
- 7
- 11
- 4
- 18
- 23
Bench
- 16
- 17
- 13
- 24
- 2
- 21
- 19
- 10
- 31
- 36
- 35
Coach
Rubí
Elche CF Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 6
- 14
-
21
Nicolas Castro ↓ Oscar Plano 86'
-
20
German Valera ↓ Pejino 79'
- 12
- 13
- 22
- 5
- 9
-
30
Rodrigo Mendoza ↓ Adam 80'
-
8
Marc Aguado ↓ Gerard Hernandez 72'
Bench
- 1
-
23
Pejino ↑ 79'
- 2
- 18
-
7
Oscar Plano ↑ 86'
- 4
- 16
-
19
Mourad El Ghezouani ↑ 72'
- 35
-
32
Adam ↑ 80'
- 15
-
31
Gerard Hernandez ↑ 72'
Coach
Eder Sarabia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jose Salinas | 2 |
| Alex Collado | 2 |
| Luis Suarez | 1 |
| Dion Lopy | 1 |
| Arnau Puigmal | 1 |
| Umar Sadiq | 1 |
| Ezequiel Ponce | 1 |
| Leo Baptistao | 1 |
Head to Head
UD Almería Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
UD Almería xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Elche CF xG
I would bet for:
UD Almería or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
UD Almería or Draw
74%
Draw or Elche CF
55%
UD Almería or Elche CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — UD Almería
| Handicap | UD Almería covers | Push | Elche CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.