Cordoba - Almeria

Cordoba and Almeria collide on 12 September 2026 for matchday 5 of the LaLiga2 season. The hosts arrive searching for stability after a difficult run, having recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Sabadell and a 3-1 loss to Granada. Their campaign has been marked by inconsistency, though a victory over Girona in August provided a glimpse of their potential. Conversely, the visitors enter the contest following a morale-boosting 3-2 win against Cadiz. Almeria had previously endured back-to-back narrow losses on the road against Sabadell and Tenerife, making this trip to Estadio El Arcangel a critical test of their current momentum.

History favors the visitors, who claimed a 2-1 victory in their most recent meeting on 21 February 2026. With Diego Bri and Percan expected to lead the line for the hosts, Cordoba will look to exploit the defensive structure of an Almeria side featuring Rodrigo Ely and Federico Bonini. As both teams look to establish a rhythm in the early stages of the league, the tactical battle between the expected midfield units will likely dictate the outcome. Whether Cordoba can leverage their home advantage to halt Almeria’s recent resurgence remains the primary question for this encounter.