Wednesday , 22 July 2026

UD Almería vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
UD Almería
0 – 2
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Thu 16 May 2024 · 19:30 UTC Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 14' Fermin Lopez
0–2 67' Fermin Lopez
Y 85' Vitor Roque

Overview

Match Preview

UD Almería vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
  • Assistant 1 Alfredo Rodriguez Moreno (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Teodoro Sobrino Magan (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

1
3
UD Almería 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-16 UD Almería 0–2 FC Barcelona 2023-12-20 FC Barcelona 3–2 UD Almería 2023-02-26 UD Almería 1–0 FC Barcelona 2022-11-05 FC Barcelona 2–0 UD Almería

Recent Form

UD Almería
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May FC Barcelona H 0–2 L
12 May Real Betis Balompie A 2–3 L
05 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–0 W
27 Apr Getafe CF H 1–3 L
21 Apr Villarreal CF H 1–2 L
14 Apr Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 2–2 D
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May UD Almería A 2–0 W
13 May Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 2–0 W
04 May Girona FC A 2–4 L
29 Apr Valencia CF H 4–2 W
21 Apr Real Madrid CF A 2–3 L
16 Apr Paris Saint-Germain FC H 1–4 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos that hosts another battle between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona.
  • 5' The 33-year-old Anthony Lozano has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andreas Christensen made 409 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fermin Lopez makes it 0-1.
  • 19' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 24' Spain international Marc Pubill has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. UD Almeria must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' UD Almeria have won 187 goals from 160 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 54' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering UD Almeria that had 160 games and scored 187 goals.
  • 59' The UD Almeria manager makes a substitution. Leo Baptistao departs to be replaced by Luka Romero.
  • 64' UD Almeria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 67' Fermin Lopez adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 68' Jonathan Viera makes way for Gonzalo Melero at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from UD Almeria.
  • 73' The whistle greets Hector Fort as he departs to be replaced by Joao Cancelo.
  • 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 80' UD Almeria ring the changes. Adri Embarba has done his job and it is now time for Alex Centelles to step up.
  • 83' A tactical swap from FC Barcelona — Oriol Romeu on, Pedri off on 83 minutes.
  • 85' Vitor Roque was booked on 85.
  • 90' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sergi Roberto, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — UD Almeria 0-2 FC Barcelona.

Lineups

UD Almería Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Mel

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fermin Lopez 2
Sergi Roberto 2
Leo Baptistao 1
Edgar Gonzalez 1
Frenkie de Jong 1
Ousmane Dembele 1
El Bilal Toure 1
Raphinha 1

Head to Head

2024-05-16 UD Almería 0–2 FC Barcelona 2023-12-20 FC Barcelona 3–2 UD Almería 2023-02-26 UD Almería 1–0 FC Barcelona 2022-11-05 FC Barcelona 2–0 UD Almería

UD Almería Form

2024-05-16 UD Almería 0–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-05-12 Real Betis Balompie 3–2 UD Almería L 2024-05-05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 UD Almería W 2024-04-27 UD Almería 1–3 Getafe CF L 2024-04-21 UD Almería 1–2 Villarreal CF L 2024-04-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–2 UD Almería D

FC Barcelona Form

2024-05-16 UD Almería 0–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-05-13 FC Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-05-04 Girona FC 4–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-04-29 FC Barcelona 4–2 Valencia CF W 2024-04-21 Real Madrid CF 3–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-04-16 FC Barcelona 1–4 Paris Saint-Germain FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.21 UD Almería xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: UD Almería or FC Barcelona 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
UD Almería29% Draw28% FC Barcelona43%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

UD Almería or Draw
57%
Draw or FC Barcelona
71%
UD Almería or FC Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
UD Almería22% Draw46% FC Barcelona32%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — UD Almería

Handicap UD Almería covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

UD Almería keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.