Football enthusiasts are in for a treat as Almeria squares off against Athletic Club in a highly anticipated La Liga encounter on February 12th, 2024, at the Power Horse Stadium in Almería. This match brings together two teams with contrasting fortunes in their recent outings, setting the stage for a captivating clash.
Match analysis
Almeria enters this match placed at the very bottom of the La Liga standings, a position that reflects their struggle for form and consistency this season. Their recent form, reading "LLLDL," suggests a side desperately seeking to overturn their fortunes but finding it challenging to secure victories. A significant concern for Almeria has been their defense, conceding goals in most of their recent matches, coupled with their inability to find the back of the net consistently.
On the contrary, Athletic Club's recent form "WDLWW" positions them comfortably in 5th place in La Liga, indicating a team in high spirits and good form. Their recent track record shows an impressive ability to score, coupled with a robust defensive setup that has seen them concede very few goals.
Recent form
Almeria's last five fixtures have been far from encouraging, with three losses and two draws. They have managed to score only three goals across these matches while conceding nine. This indicates a significant challenge in both their attack and defense, which they will need to address ahead of the clash with Athletic Club.
Athletic Club, in contrast, showcases much stronger form with three wins, a draw, and only one loss in their last five matches. They have netted ten goals over these fixtures and conceded only once, testament to their strong attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
- **Almeria's Victory: 0%**
- **Draw: 20%**
- **Athletic Club's Victory: 80%**
Head to head
- Athletic Club won 3-0 against Almeria at their last meeting on Oct 6, 2023.
- Athletic Club has been dominant in recent head-to-head matches, winning all of the last five encounters.
- Almeria has struggled to score against Athletic Club, with zero goals in three of the last five matches.
**Percentage breakdown of outcomes in head-to-head matches**:
- **Almeria Wins: 0%**
- **Draws: 0%**
- **Athletic Club Wins: 100%**
Prediction
Given the recent form of both teams, head-to-head statistics, and standings, Athletic Club is the clear favorite to win this match. Almeria's struggle for form, especially in finding the back of the net and keeping their defense tight, suggests they might find it hard to withstand Athletic Club's attack.
**Betting tips**:
- **Full-time Result: Athletic Club to win**
- **Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 Goals** - Given Athletic Club's recent goal-scoring form and Almeria's defensive vulnerabilities.
- **Both Teams to Score: No** - Considering Almeria's recent goal-scoring struggles and Athletic Club's solid defense.
Athletic Club's current form and dominance in head-to-head encounters make them the strong contenders to secure all three points. Almeria, wrestling with form issues, will have their work cut out for them in what promises to be a challenging fixture.
