Unión Deportiva Almería has another chance to climb to second place in LaLiga Hypermotion. Following the draw between Burgos and Deportivo de la Coruña, the path to direct promotion looks favorable for the red and whites, who will face Granada this Sunday at 4:15 PM.

This exciting regional derby presents different objectives for both teams. While the home team aims to secure their stay in the category, the Almería side aspires to a quick return to Primera División. Almería approaches this match with the pressure of a team fighting for direct promotion in a final stretch of the season with no room for error, with only six matchdays remaining and a very tight classification that demands maintaining a high competitive rhythm, especially away from home, where they have faced their biggest difficulties.

The recent victory against Málaga, a team on a good run, adds significant value to Almería's trajectory, as they have managed to stay at the top of the table. This consistency allows them to depend on themselves, but also requires them to improve their away performance to consolidate their options. In their last five matches away from the Juegos Mediterráneos, the team has only achieved one victory, earning four out of a possible fifteen points.

Almería's coach, Joan Francesc Ferrer 'Rubi', might see the return of a key midfielder, which would bring balance to the midfield. In defense, the absence of a right-back could force changes, while in attack, competition for positions on the wings is expected.

Meanwhile, Granada arrives at the match in a difficult moment, having suffered a tough defeat in the previous round. However, the Nazarí team relies on their good home results, where they have achieved consecutive victories, seeking to secure their permanence as soon as possible. Granada will have important absences due to suspension and injury, although they will have a French full-back available again.