Almeria vs Cadiz CF prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2023-03-17 13:00.
Not since 2011/12 had 25 points after 25 games seen a side in La Ligaâs (LL) relegation zone, but that's the grim reality for AlmerĂa boss Rubi ahead of a visit from CĂĄdiz. With several injury doubts leading into this game, the manager might be feeling hard done by, but since his side have not won away all season, the Power Horse Stadium being a stronghold now appears vital.
Despite losing their last two LL outings – the latest being a 2-1 defeat at fellow relegation threatened Sevilla – AlmerĂa recently shocked table-toppers Barcelona here with a courageous defensive display. Even though their lowly position is fuelling reports of unrest amongst fans, Rubi may feel confident about another victory on home turf with only Real Madrid and Barcelona sealing more league home wins than the Rojiblancosâ seven victories ahead of the round.
A disastrous H2H record might see AlmerĂa sunk by the Yellow Submarine again, though, for they havenât won against this opposition since 2006 (D5, L6)! But CĂĄdiz are enduring their own struggles with successive league draws leaving them just two points above the drop zone ahead of the weekend, made worse by defensive absentees for this contest that threatens their impressive recent record of three clean sheets from their last five LL outings (W2, D2, L1).
Itâs somewhat hard to judge which team needs the win more, particularly with local CĂĄdiz media running ominous headlines such as ââCan CĂĄdiz be the executioner of the AlmerĂa coach?ââ CĂĄdiz boss Sergio GonzĂĄlez likely wonât take interest in such stories and will want to improve a dire recent away record of just one win across their previous nine LL road trips (D3, L5) to avoid the gallows himself.
Players to watch: AlmerĂa may rely on Luis SuĂĄrez to add some bite to their attack after the all-action forward secured two goal contributions (G1, A1) and two yellows from his last five outings. Sergi Guardiola might carry the weight of CĂĄdizâs threat as he has two goals from his last four appearances.
Hot stat: Isaac Carcelenâs sending off for CĂĄdiz last round marked a fiery LL campaignâs 100th red card and the leagueâs total of 103 at the end of the round was almost five times that of the Premier Leagueâs (22)!