Burgos vs Almeria - Segunda División

There is a notable edge to this Segunda División fixture. When Burgos meet Almeria at the home ground on May 9, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

Both Burgos and Almeria will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Segunda División. Burgos have held their own of late, W in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 40%. The visitors arrive in confident mood, their recent run of W backed by a season win rate of 60%. Where Burgos have built their campaign on solidity, Almeria have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Burgos will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Almeria's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. That radar allows City to retain control, momentum and possession in games, pinning opponents back in the tempered style Guardiola favoured.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Priske's winner against Swansea came after a set-piece found Vicente and he squared the ball for the striker.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the Segunda División fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.