UD Almería ‘B’ open second half of season Against Promotion-Chasing Xerez CD

UD Almería ‘B’ get the second half of the season underway this Sunday at 12 noon, welcoming promotion hopefuls Xerez CD to the Anexo training ground for Matchday 17.

The visitors arrive in Almería sitting third in the table, just two points off the top, and pose a stern test for a youthful Rojiblancos side fighting for survival. With 17 matches remaining and 51 points still to play for, UD Almería ‘B’ are currently third from bottom, 10 points adrift of safety and 9 away from the relegation play-off places.

Since José María Salmerón took charge, the Academy Indálicos have shown signs of improvement, suffering just two defeats, both by the narrowest of margins and from the penalty spot. However, draws have been a recurring theme, with 4 stalemates in eight matches, leaving the feeling that the team has deserved more but now needs to turn performances into victories.

Home form has been another challenge for the Rojiblancos, who failed to register a single win at the Anexo during the first half of the campaign. Their only home success came at the Francisco Pomedio Stadium in Huércal de Almería, a factor that has significantly hindered their progress so far.