The 32nd round of the Spanish Segunda on March 29, 2026, features Almería hosting Real Sociedad B. The hosts are focused on a direct return to La Liga and will treat this match as crucial to maintaining their promotion challenge.
Team News and Form
Almería, from the “Mediterráneos” stadium, returned to the Segunda in 2024 after a couple of years in the Primera. They finished sixth with 69 points and lost in the promotion playoffs. This season, they are title contenders alongside Racing, and although they slipped against Zaragoza recently, they bounced back with a win over Huesca.
Real Sociedad B, promoted to Segunda in 2025 via playoffs, struggled initially but have improved since February, stringing together wins and climbing to mid-table. They lost in their last round against Granada, showing some vulnerability away from home.
Almería averages 1.9 goals scored per match while conceding 1.39, demonstrating a strong attack with moderate defensive exposure. Real Sociedad B averages 1.42 goals scored and 1.39 conceded, reflecting a balanced but slightly inconsistent performance.
Previous Matches
In the 2021/2022 Segunda season, Almería won both encounters against Real Sociedad B. In August’s friendly-like meeting, the teams drew 2-2 in a high-scoring contest. Given their motivation and home advantage, Almería are expected to secure a victory.
Key Stats and Trends
Statistic | Almería | Real Sociedad B |
|---|---|---|
Last 8 matches won | 6 | 5 of last 7 |
Matches with both teams scoring | 71% | 52% |
Average total goals per match | 3.29 | 2.81 |
Goals scored per game | 1.9 | 1.42 |
Goals conceded per game | 1.39 | 1.39 |
Probable Starting Lineups
Almería (1-4-2-3-1): Fernández – Centelles, Bonini, Nelson Monte, Ruiz – Lopy, Baba – Arribas, Morsillo, Baptistao – De la Fuente. Injured Guedes will miss the match.
Real Sociedad B (1-4-4-2): Fraga – Ananburu, Kazunari, Luken, Alberto – Job, Ibai, Thomas, Diaz Dani – Ulacia, Arkaitz. Calderón, Lebarbier, and Orobengoa are unavailable.
Betting Confidence Index
Market | Bet365 Confidence | Pinnacle/必发 Confidence | JCF/竞彩 Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
Full-Time Result – Almería Win | 65% | 63% | 67% |
Both Teams to Score – Yes | 60% | 58% | 62% |
Over 2.5 Goals | 62% | 60% | 65% |
Handicap – Almería -0.5 | 64% | 62% | 66% |
Analysis and Prediction
Almería are clear favorites due to home advantage, superior form, and motivation for promotion. Real Sociedad B have improved recently but are unlikely to resist the hosts’ attacking quality. The match is expected to be open, with both teams likely to score, but Almería should claim the win.
Recommended Bets:
Full-Time Result: Almería win
Both Teams to Score: Yes
Total Goals: Over 2.5
