Match Overview
In an exciting La Liga matchup, Cadiz will face off against Osasuna at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on December 10th. Both teams are eager to secure a victory and climb up the league standings. The odds for this match are fairly even, with Cadiz being the slight underdogs at 3.04, while Osasuna is favored with odds of 2.64.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have a history of intense battles on the pitch. In their previous encounter earlier this year, Osasuna emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Cadiz. Looking back further, Osasuna has dominated recent matchups between these sides, winning four out of their last six encounters.
However, it’s worth noting that when these teams meet, goals tend to flow freely. In five out of their last eight meetings, there have been three or more goals scored in the game. This suggests that we can expect an entertaining clash between Cadiz and Osasuna.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Cadiz has had a mixed bag of results recently in all competitions. Over their last six matches, they have managed just one win along with three losses and two draws. Their goal-scoring form has been inconsistent as well, netting only five goals while conceding eight during this period.
In La Liga specifically, Cadiz finds themselves in 16th place after playing 15 matches and accumulating just 12 points so far this season. At home, they have struggled to find consistency as well, winning only two out of seven matches played at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
In their most recent outing in the Copa del Rey against Arandina FC, Cadiz suffered a disappointing defeat with a final scoreline of 2-1.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Osasuna has also experienced a mixed run of form in recent matches, particularly in away games. They have won just one out of their last six away matches, losing three and drawing two. During this period, they have scored eight goals but conceded 11.
In La Liga, Osasuna currently sits in 14th place with 15 points from 15 matches. While they have shown some resilience at home, their away form has been less impressive with four losses out of seven matches played on the road.
In their most recent league match against Real Sociedad, Osasuna managed to secure a hard-fought draw with a final score of 1-1.
Key Players Spotlight
For Cadiz, Darwin Daniel Machís Marcano (D. Machís) has been a standout performer this season. With three goals to his name so far, he will be looking to continue his scoring streak and make an impact against Osasuna.
On the other hand, Ante Budimir has been the main attacking threat for Osasuna. The Croatian forward has already found the back of the net eight times this season and will be eager to add to his goal tally in this upcoming match.
Statistical Insights
Looking at key statistics from both teams’ recent performances, it is evident that both Cadiz and Osasuna have struggled defensively. Cadiz has conceded 22 goals in La Liga so far this season while Osasuna has allowed 25 goals against them.
Furthermore, both teams have had difficulty converting chances into goals consistently. Cadiz has scored an average of just 0.83 goals per game while Osasuna fares slightly better with an average of 1.13 goals per game.
Match Prediction: Cadiz 1 – 2 Osasuna
Considering the historical face-off, recent form, and statistical insights, this match is expected to be closely contested. However, based on their recent performances and home advantage, Osasuna holds a slight edge over Cadiz.
Predicted outcome: Cadiz 1 – 2 Osasuna
