Las Palmas vs Cadiz CF prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2023-12-16 17:30.
Adapting to life in the Spanish top flight has proven to be a walk in the park for Las Palmas, who start the round comfortably in the top half of the La Liga (LL) table after winning four of their last six league matches (D1, L1). The Yellows have proved especially strong at Estadio Gran Canaria, winning four of their last five home LL matches (L1), with only Rayo Vallecano having beaten GarcĂa Pimienta’s men on their own turf so far this LL season.
That’s despite the fact that Las Palmas have scored just 14 LL goals this term, a count that only upcoming opponents Cádiz rank worse in (13). Entertainment is far from guaranteed here then as the pair gear up for their first top-flight meeting since 1988, especially as the two sides failed to score in a joint-league high seven LL matches each this term.
Cádiz will be desperate to avoid extending that record as they look to keep their heads above water in the fight to avoid relegation. The Yellow Submarine began the round three points clear of the drop zone and without a win in 12 consecutive league matches (D6, L6), although they did avoid defeat against Osasuna in their most recent outing.
That prompted an angry outburst from coach Sergio, who lamented that VAR is “ruining this beautiful sport” after his side were pegged back by a second half penalty. His mood likely won’t be improved by the task of having to hit the road, as his Cádiz side are without a win in 13 LL away matches (D5, L8), although they’re unbeaten in their last three competitive trips to Las Palmas (W2, D1).
Players to watch: Kirian RodrĂguez is the only Las Palmas player to score more than twice this LL season – including the winner against AlavĂ©s. Cádiz’s Iván Alejo has assisted in back-to-back league games, although he appears more likely to be involved in disciplinary issues here having already received a whopping eight LL yellow cards!
Hot stat: Las Palmas are yet to concede a LL goal before half-time at home, while Cádiz are yet to score a LL away goal after half-time!