This is the opener in the Spanish Segunda Division. Cartagena finished #16 in the 22-team standings a year ago because of a soft defense (52 goals allowed in 42 games). The offense was actually decent (44 goals scored), ranking 11th. Almeria ranked fourth in the league standings last year with a terrific offense (61 goals netted in 42 matches), which was the second-most scored in the league. Three of the last four meetings between these rivals have been 3-0, 2-2, and 4-4 finals, and this shapes up as an offensive show. Play the OVER.
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