The UD Almeria visits the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in a match that is extremely important for both teams. After the good news that the Europa League match against Fenerbahçe brought to Sevilla FC, Sampaoli’s men want to continue with the positive dynamics in front of their fans. Opposite, an Almería that is eighteenth in League, tied on points with the Seville club and a rival who wants to repeat what was achieved in the first round at Power Horse Stadium.
Sevilla FC and Almería, very similar dynamics
The Sevilla players arrive at the match after winning the victory against Fenerbahce in the Europa League by two goals to nil. However, the situation in the league is not so idyllic for those from Sampaoli. Against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano, the people from Seville signed the worst game of the season, which gave rise to a wave of criticism of the squad and the board. The victory in the Europa League served to reduce tensions, but the truth is that Sevilla FC is obliged to give its fans good news if they do not want to end the day in relegation places.
Almería, meanwhile, is not at its best either. The loss at home against Villarreal, six days after beating Barcelona, has created a difficult atmosphere among the Almeria fans. His coach Ruby, He declared at the beginning of the season that the team would live on the brink of relegation throughout the course, but the last game has raised many doubts about the Catalan. There was a very thick clash and few chances for Almería, which is used to being the protagonist in its stadium, something that was not seen against Quique Setién’s men.
UD Almería, the worst visitor in LaLiga
While it’s the fourth best venue in the competition, the Almería team suffers too much away from home. TO prioriit is good news for Sevilla FC the fact that Almería have not yet managed to win away from home. They have only achieved a draw against Elche, Valencia and Cádiz. Another facet in which UD Almería falters is defensively. With 42 goals, he is the second team that has conceded the most goals this seasononly surpassed by Elche, with 48 goals received.
However, in the offensive party is where the Ruby They can wreak havoc on the Sevilla defense, which has numerous casualties in that area. His quick combination and his ability to plant himself in the opposite area in a matter of seconds is Almería’s main asset to try to hurt Sevilla.
The doubts of ‘Rubi’ for the match
Sevilla FC’s rival has bad news in the casualties section. Cesar de la Hoz saw the fifth yellow against Villarreal, so the Cantabrian midfielder will not be available for Ruby. honeymoon it is also low for shock. The man from Madrid had been suffering from some discomfort in his knee since he arrived at Almería, so Ruby He has always tried to dose his efforts, coming to change it in the final stretch of some games. Finally, These discomforts have led to a muscular problem and means that he could even be out against Cádiz the next day.
Besides, okieme, who withdrew against Villarreal, has recovered from his viral process and will be against Sevilla FC. The one who will be in doubt until the last minute is Ferdinand. The Murcian goalkeeper withdrew injured before Quique Setién’s box, giving entry to Diego Mariño. Even so, everything seems to indicate that he will be in the Pizjuán.
