Cadiz - Real Sociedad

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• Substitutions
85'		Rubén Alcaraz	Holding
85'		Álex Remiro	Unsportsmanlike conduct
55'		Fali	Tripping
32'		Iván Alejo	Foul

80'			In:	Elustondo	Out:	Aihen Muñoz
77'			In:	Iván Alejo	Out:	B. Ocampo
76'			In:	Iván Alejo	Out:	B. Ocampo
69'			In:	Mikel Merino	Out:	Beñat Turrientes
69'			In:	H. Traoré	Out:	Elustondo
69'			In:	U. Sadiq	Out:	Carlos Fernández
68'			In:	Mikel Merino	Out:	Beñat Turrientes
65'			In:	M. Gómez	Out:	Sergi Guardiola
65'			In:	Robert Navarro	Out:	R. Kouamé
64'			In:	Álex Fernández	Out:	Rubén Sobrino
46'			In:	Odriozola	Out:	H. Traoré

Cadiz - Real Sociedad Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Real Sociedad

Best odds: 1.24

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As the La Liga season heats up, the upcoming clash between Cadiz and Real Sociedad on Thursday, December 21st, at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla promises to be a pivotal match for both sides. With the predictions hinting at a potential win or draw for the visiting team, let's delve into the key players who could make the difference and examine the teams' recent form and head-to-head history to make an informed prediction.

Key Players

For Cadiz, the defensive solidity often starts with Lucas Pires Silva, whose rating of 6.48 reflects his importance at the back. His contribution to the team's defensive efforts is critical, especially considering Cadiz's struggle to keep the goals out this season.

In midfield, Federico San Emeterio Díaz brings a sense of stability with a rating of 6.63. His ability to break up play and contribute to the team's offensive efforts, albeit with just one goal to his name, will be crucial in the midfield battle.

The attacking threat for Cadiz is likely to come from Darwin Daniel Machís Marcano, who leads the team with three goals. His rating of 6.65 and his eight shots on target out of thirteen attempts highlight his efficiency in front of goal.

On the other hand, Real Sociedad boasts players like Carlos Fernández Luna, an attacker with a rating of 6.71. His goal-scoring ability and willingness to assist his teammates will pose a significant threat to Cadiz's defense.

The defensive prowess of Robin Aime Robert Le Normand cannot be overlooked, with a rating of 6.82. His contribution to Real Sociedad's defense is notable, especially considering the team's positive goal difference in the league.

Finally, Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza, with a rating of 6.88 and three goals to his name, adds to the attacking threat of Real Sociedad. His ability to find the back of the net and create chances for his teammates will be vital.

Recent Form

Cadiz's recent form has been a cause for concern, with a sequence of results reading DDDLL. Sitting at 17th in the table, they have struggled to turn draws into wins and are in dire need of points to avoid the relegation zone.

Real Sociedad, sitting comfortably at 6th place, has a more positive recent run of form with WDWWL. Their position in the league suggests a level of consistency that could see them push for European qualification.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two teams adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match. Their last encounter on March 3, 2023, ended in a goalless draw, while the previous meeting on August 14, 2022, saw Real Sociedad snatch a narrow 1-0 victory away from home. These results indicate a tightly contested history, with Real Sociedad having the slight upper hand.

Prediction

Taking into account the teams' form, key players, and head-to-head record, the prediction leans towards an advantage for Real Sociedad. Cadiz will need to leverage the home crowd and the defensive resilience of players like Lucas Pires Silva to withstand the attacking prowess of Real Sociedad's Carlos Fernández Luna and Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza.

With a "Double chance: draw or Real Sociedad" advice, it seems that the visitors are favored to at least come away with a point. The statistical analysis gives Real Sociedad a 50% chance of victory, matching the probability of a draw, while Cadiz's chances of winning are not favored.

In conclusion, the match is expected to be a challenging one for Cadiz, and while they could hold Real Sociedad to a draw, the visitors are predicted to have the upper hand. With key players on both sides looking to make an impact, fans can anticipate a competitive encounter as the teams battle it out in La Liga's Regular Season - 18.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

27%

73%

Attacking Potential

31%

69%

Defensive Potential

30%

70%

Poisson Distribution

32%

68%

Stregth H2H

7%

93%

Goals H2H

9%

91%

Wins the game

23%

77%

Cadiz - Real Sociedad Head to Head

15/03	Real Sociedad	2 - 0	Cadiz
21/12	Cadiz	0 - 0	Real Sociedad
03/03	Real Sociedad	0 - 0	Cadiz
14/08	Cadiz	0 - 1	Real Sociedad

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13