Almería and Granada set for Andalusian derby in crucial LaLiga Hypermotion clash
Fourth-placed Almería host relegation-threatened Granada in a key Segunda División match that could impact both promotion and relegation battles.
Promotion hopefuls Almería welcome struggling Granada to the UD Almería Stadium this Saturday for what promises to be a proper Andalusian dust-up with significant implications at both ends of the LaLiga Hypermotion table.
Form Guide
The two sides enter this derby in contrasting form. Almería are licking their wounds after a defeat to Málaga last time out, but they remain firmly in the promotion hunt, sitting pretty in fourth spot with 32 points. They’ll be desperate to bounce back and keep pace with the promotion frontrunners.
Granada, meanwhile, are in proper bother. They’re languishing down in 18th position with just 21 points after managing only a draw against Albacete in their previous fixture. The visitors desperately need points to climb out of the relegation dogfight.
Derby Day Details
- Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
- Kick-off: 16:15 local time
- Venue: UD Almería Stadium
- Broadcast: LaLiga Hypermotion TV
What’s at Stake
This is a massive game for both teams. Almería can’t afford many more slip-ups if they want to secure automatic promotion back to the top flight. Their home form will be crucial to their aspirations, and dropping points against a struggling Granada would be a proper nightmare.
For Granada, every point is gold dust in their battle against the drop. An away derby isn’t the easiest place to find form, but they’ll be hoping the rivalry brings out their best performance.
The Bigger Picture
The Segunda División table is tighter than a duck’s you-know-what this season, with the points difference between promotion and relegation spots much smaller than usual. This makes these direct confrontations between teams at opposite ends particularly fascinating.
With both teams having something significant to play for, expect a proper battle with no quarter given. Local pride is just the cherry on top of what’s already a crucial fixture for both sides.