Atl. Madrid vs Cadiz CF prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2023-05-02 20:00.
Despite persistent speculation about his future throughout 2022/23, AtlĂ©tico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is overseeing one of the finest periods for any European club in recent months. In fact, following their first-half demolition and subsequent 5-2 La Liga (LL) win away to Valladolid, AtlĂ©tico joined Newcastle United as one of two clubs in Europeâs top five leagues to collect eight league wins across March and April.
Los Rojiblancos consequently remained two points behind second-placed Real Madrid at the end of last round. Whilst another Champions League group stage appearance now seems imminent, the ruthless Simeone has had his eyes set on second place for weeks; not just for the bragging rights of going one-better than third in 2021/22, but also to guarantee a place in the next Spanish Super Cup and the millions of Euros in prize money that comes with it.
Standing in their way here are one of just two clubs who finished Round 31 in the bottom half of the standings despite having already defeated Atlético this LL season. Cådiz were successful (3-2) at home in late October, and whilst that was their only LL win within a nine-game period, it has proven to be exceptionally valuable with a four-point bridge to the relegation zone ahead of this round.
On that note, defeating direct relegation competitors Valencia at home last round (2-1) was perhaps even more crucial, and should see them approach this contest full of confidence particularly with a four-game unbeaten run away from home (W1, D3) also adding to their credentials. Positive results away to high ranking clubs Betis (2-0) and Sociedad (0-0) in that stretch are also encouraging, particularly as prior to that they lost all but one of eight LL away trips (D1) against clubs above them in the standings going into this round.
Players to watch: AtlĂ©tico defender Nahuel Molina has popped up to open the scoring in two of their last three LL away games. In fact, his last five goals for any club were match openers! He may not get there first, but one of Ălex FernĂĄndezâs three LL goals for CĂĄdiz this season was recorded in the reverse H2H. All three were scored beyond the first 30 minutes.
Hot streak: CĂĄdizâs last 12 LL matches all saw the visiting side on the day held scoreless before half-time.