Almeria vs Huelva Match preview

Spanish Primera Division: Almeria vs Huelva

A game between two teams from Andalusia. It will be a good chance to check if Almeria are in such a bad shape as their results indicate, or if it`s just a result of their recklessness due to early reaching of safety. Recreativo aren`t allowed to be reckless or relaxed. Each of their final games is decisive and only away win on Sunday would keep their hopes for survival alive.

Almeria on test

They are well aware of their delicate position. Since the result of the game is of no importance for them, any other outcome than a win could be interpreted as «suspicious». That`s why Almeria will have to defend their dignity and win, in order to avoid casting a shadow over a great season by speculations of them «giving away» points to a team from same region. It`s a very difficult place to be. Recreativo are a solid opponent with enough strength to win over Armelia with their own qualities. If Recreativo should win, many will consider it to be a «gift» from Almeria! Recreativo gave some brilliant performances against much favored teams, some of those were wins, others were draws and some of those they lost undeservingly. The oldest team in Spain deserve more than speculations. Same goes for Armelia, who put up a great fight throughout entire championship, making the best result in their history. The game between these two was drawn, in first part of championship. It would also do just fine for both teams this time. Bruno is available again after his punishment.

Trip to Almeria to gain a point

The defeat to Villareal in Huelva wasn`t unexpected, but it wasn`t pleasant, nevertheless. Everything would`ve been different, had they managed to come away with a point. The trip to Almeria is a decisive battle for survival in 1st league. Still there`s one more game to follow, at home against Valladolid, and it could be both decisive and unimportant, depending on the result on Sunday. That`s why the team from Huelva organized transportation for their fans to far east of Andalusia. Coach Manuel Zambrano`s side will try to win away for the 5th time this season.

Betting verdict

It`s a typical game at the end of a season between a team with no ambitions and another pressured to win. A tie would be a fair result for Recreativo, but only a win guarantees their survival. Under 2.5 goals.

Our tip: Bet 8 on Under 2,5
Odds 1.75 at
Bookmaker: Bet365