Cadiz vs Barcelona Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Cadiz vs Barcelona on and what time does it start? Cadiz vs Barcelona will take place on Saturday 13th April, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Cadiz vs Barcelona? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cadiz vs Barcelona on in the UK? Cadiz vs Barcelona will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Cadiz vs Barcelona in the UK? Cadiz vs Barcelona can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
CADIZ
Coached by former Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino, Cadiz have been much-improved and that has allowed the Andalusians to head into La Liga’s run in genuinely in contention to avoid the drop when it had appeared they were dead and buried having endured a 23-match winless run of form after winning two of their opening four games.
The home team come into this one on the back of a slender 1-0 defeat of regional rivals Granada in their most recent outing a couple of weeks ago with Ruben Navarro scoring a 51st minute winner. They have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches and begin the match day sitting three points from safety.
BARCELONA
Since Xavi announced that he would be departing Barcelona at the end of this season, the Blaugrana have been extremely impressive and genuinely much-improved. Following their 5-3 loss at home to Villarreal in January, the Catalans are currently enjoying a 12-match unbeaten run of form across all competitions.
Barca come into this having defeated Paris Saint-Germain by three goals to two in a topsy turvy encounter at the Parc des Princes in the French capital on Wednesday evening in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. They have given themselves a very outside chance of getting back into the title race, too, with a Clasico to come.
THE TEAM NEWS
CADIZ
Richard Kouame is among those sidelined through injury for Cadiz this weekend, alongside Luis Hernandez, Fede and striker Maxi Gomez.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Ledesma; Carcelen, Chust, Fali, J. Hernandez; Navarro, Ruben Alcaraz, Alex, Sobrino; Ramos, Juanmi
UNAVAILABLE: Kouame (Injured), Fede (Injured), L. Hernandez (Injured), Gomez (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BARCELONA
Xavi is dealing with three key suspensions for this weekend’s trip down south as Inigo Martinez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski are all unavailable.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Christensen, Araujo, Alonso; Pedri, Romeu, Sergi Roberto; Joao Felix, Vitor Roque, Ferran Torres
UNAVAILABLE: Joao Cancelo (Suspended), Inigo Martinez (Suspended), Lewandowski (Suspended), Alex Balde (Injured), Gavi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Mauricio Pellegrino has followed on from Sergio at Cadiz by trying to get the Andalusians to be effective with a defensively solid and reactive style of football. That was shown at its best when they defeated Atletico Madrid by two goals to nil last month. Xavi won the league with Barcelona last season based on an impressive defensive record. Barcelona grinding out a victory is to be expected for this one, even despite Cadiz’ recent improvement.
TIP: BARCELONA TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
