Castellón vs Almería prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on June 6, 2026
Segunda Division Spain
On June 6, the first semifinal playoff match of La Liga 2 will take place between Castellón and Almería. Which club will gain an advantage ahead of the return leg?
Castellón vs Almería: Team News and Expert Analysis
Castellón had a fairly good season. The team managed to earn 72 points and secure 6th place in the overall standings, which allowed them to participate in the playoffs for promotion to La Liga. Interestingly, Burgos had the same number of points, but Castellón surpassed their rivals based on additional criteria. However, the club exited the Copa del Rey very early—already at the 1/64 final stage, narrowly losing to Antoniano.
Almería also demonstrated solid performances this season. After 42 La Liga 2 matches, the team had 74 points, which earned them 3rd place in the standings. The gap from the top two and direct promotion was just 3 points, but the same margin separated them from 7th place. Almería left the Copa del Rey at the 1/32 final stage after a 2-1 defeat against Eldense.
Castellón vs Almería: Head-to-Head
In the last five games between these clubs, Castellón holds a slight edge. During this period, the team won three times, while Almería claimed victory twice.
Both teams are active in scoring, so I will bet on the total over 2.5 goals (odds – 1.69).
Castellón vs Almería: Key Stats and Trends
Almería has won only 2 of their last 8 matches.
In the last 9 matches, Castellón kept a clean sheet only once.
Castellón has lost only once in their past 12 games.
In 7 of Almería's last 9 matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored.
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