Castellon vs Almeria prediction 06.06.2026 | Segunda Division

The Orelluts head into this crucial playoff encounter encouraged by a strong recent record at SkyFi Castalia. Their 2-0 victory over the same opponents just a couple of months ago offers a useful reminder of what the hosts are capable of when playing on familiar ground.

Results at home have been particularly impressive. The white-and-blacks have avoided defeat in six of their last seven matches in front of their fans and carry a two-game winning run into Saturday’s semi-final. Of course, past form does not decide knockout matches, but it does create belief.

Going forward, much will depend on Álex Calatrava. The club’s top scorer has been the focal point of the attack throughout the season and will once again be expected to provide a cutting edge in the final third.

There is some bad news on the team news front, however. Jérémy Mellot remains sidelined with a long-term injury, leaving the hosts without one of their most influential midfielders.

The Rojiblancos come into this playoff tie with a slightly brighter mood after snapping a two-game skid. That narrow 1-0 win over Real Valladolid CF on the final day of the regular season felt tight, almost tense at times, but it did the job and, in a way, reset things just in time.

Back at home, La Unión look solid enough, almost stubborn in how hard they are to break down. Away from their ground, though, it gets a bit messy. The Indálicos are conceding around 1.5 goals per away match, and only one win has come from the last five trips, with three defeats mixed in. You can probably see why that matters here, even if football has a habit of ignoring patterns when it wants to.

Rubi’s side will still lean on Miguel de la Fuente, the one player who tends to make things happen when others slow down. Nine goal contributions so far, and he often feels like the only consistent spark.

Squad-wise, things are surprisingly clean. No suspensions, no late scares, just a full group ready to go, which, at this stage of the season, is not always something teams can say with confidence.