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Las Palmas vs Almería Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Sunday, the Estadio de Gran Canaria sets the stage for an intriguing La Liga clash as Las Palmas welcome Almería in what promises to be a compelling encounter. We're deep into the season, with this match marking the 29th round of action. Las Palmas, under the guidance of Francisco Javier García Pimienta, are positioned comfortably at 9th in the table with 37 points. Their opponents, Almería, steered by José Mel Pérez, find themselves struggling at the bottom in 20th place with just 10 points.

The head-to-head record between these two teams does little to separate them - they've each claimed victory once alongside three draws in their last five meetings. However, it's worth noting that Las Palmas edged out Almería 2-1 when they last faced off on October 28th of last year.

Looking at recent form doesn't paint a particularly confident picture for either side; Las Palmas have managed just one win from their last five outings (1W-2L-2D), similar to Almería who haven’t won any of their previous five matches (0W-1L-4D). Both teams will be eager to improve on these performances and climb further up or away from their current league positions.

In terms of goal-scoring prowess and defensive capabilities based on this season's averages: Las Palmas has been finding the back of the net more frequently than Almería with an average of 1.3 goals per game compared to Almería’s 0.8. Defensively speaking, both sides have shown vulnerabilities but it's Almería who seem slightly more prone especially when playing away from home conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game.

Last time out saw mixed fortunes for both clubs; while Las Palmas suffered a disappointing home defeat against Athletic Club (0-2), Almería managed a commendable draw against Sevilla (2-2). As they prepare for this upcoming fixture both sides will undoubtedly aim to secure those much-needed points as we enter into crucial stages of the campaign.

Bet

Given how close past encounters between these two have been and considering both teams' current forms and statistical averages for goals scored and conceded - plus factoring in odds provided - recommending a bet can feel like navigating through murky waters. However, weighing all factors including home advantage for Las Palmas against an underperforming yet resilient visiting side like Almeria offers some clarity.

Given that bookmakers favor a home win with odds sitting at 1.95, suggesting confidence in Las Palmas securing victory over struggling visitors seems like a sensible recommendation here.