Preview | Ipurua examines Eibar and Almería
The Armero team hosts Almería on Sunday the 25th at 4:15 PM, with the challenge of asserting their strength at home and thus distancing themselves from the lower part of the standings.
SD Eibar – UD Almería (Ipurua: Sunday, January 25, 4:15 PM)
Ipurua returns to the scene with two consecutive matchdays to first test Eibar against one of the top contenders in the category. SD Eibar hosts UD Almería this Sunday at 4:15 PM in the 23rd matchday of the Second Division, in a highly demanding match against a rival positioned at the top of the standings.
Eibar comes into the match after earning a point in Granada (0-0), a hard-fought draw that allowed them to keep a clean sheet and strengthen the team's defensive solidity in a highly competitive context. A result that also secures the head-to-head advantage against a direct rival and places the Armeros 16th with 25 points, two points ahead of Granada and Huesca, emphasizing the importance of continuing to make Ipurua a fundamental stronghold while pursuing their first away victory.
The home record supports Eibar. With 21 points at home, resulting from six wins, three draws, and only two losses, the team remains among the best in the category at their stadium. Eighteen goals scored and nine conceded reflect a balance that will be key against a rival with enormous offensive potential.
Facing them will be an Almería team pushing for promotion, although in recent weeks they have struggled to show the consistency needed to stay at the top, with three losses, one draw, and one win. The Andalusian team is fifth with 36 points and also boasts one of the best away records: the sixth-best visitor with four wins, four draws, and three losses. In the first round, the Almerians defeated Eibar 3-1, a precedent that adds an extra competitive edge to the match.
Almería stands out for its scoring ability. With 41 goals, they are the second-highest scoring team in the championship, only behind Racing. Sergio Arribas leads the scoring chart with 11 goals, followed by Embarba with 9, both also leading in assists with six each. This attacking arsenal has been further strengthened in the winter transfer window with the addition of Jon Morcillo.
The challenge for Eibar is clear: maintain the solidity shown in Granada, add and showcase their offensive strengths, compete with discipline, and leverage the strength of Ipurua to stop one of the most potent attacks in the league. Against a strong opponent, the Armeros will aim for a complete, intense, and precise performance to keep adding points at home and strengthen their position in the standings.
Face to face:
Latest results of SD Eibar:
- Granada CF 0 - 0 SD Eibar
- Burgos CF 1 - 0 SD Eibar
- SD Eibar 2 - 1 CD Mirandés
- SD Eibar 3 - 0 Real Valladolid
- SD Eibar 0 - 1 Elche CF (Copa del Rey)
Latest results of the rival:
- UD Almería 1 - 2 RC Deportivo
- CD Mirandés 2 - 2 UD Almería
- UD Almería 3 - 2 Granada CF
- Málaga CF 2 - 1 UD Almería
- UD Almería 1 - 2 Burgos CF
Latest encounters:
- UD Almería 3 - 1 SD Eibar
- SD Eibar 1 - 0 UD Almería
- UD Almería 2 - 2 SD Eibar
- UD Almería 0 - 2 SD Eibar
- SD Eibar 1 - 0 Granada CF
Top Scorers:
SD Eibar:
Javi Martón: 6 goals
Arbilla and Corpas: 3 goals
Bautista and Álvaro Rodríguez: 2 goals
UD Almería:
Sergio Arribas: 11 goals
Adri Embarba: 9 goals
Jon Morcillo: 5 goals
Top Assist Providers in the League:
SD Eibar: Aleix Garrido - 3 assists
Granada CF: Sergio Arribas and Embarba - 6 assists
On Notice:
SD Eibar: Álvaro Rodríguez, Peru Nolaskoain, Leo Buta, and José Corpas.
UD Almería: Dzodic, Álex Muñoz, and Chirino.
Suspended:
SD Eibar: Arbilla.
UD Almería: -