Cadiz - Valencia

Regular Season - 20
Kickoff: 2024-01-14 14:15

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Cadiz - Valencia Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Valencia
Best odds: 1.45
Prediction: Under 3.5
Best odds: 1.20

As the La Liga season marches on, a pivotal clash is set to unfold at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, where Cadiz will host Valencia. With predictions leaning towards an away victory or draw and a low-scoring affair, fans are bracing for a match that could significantly impact both ends of the table.

Key Players

Cadiz's hopes may hinge on the defensive resilience of Lucas Pires Silva, whose 6.60 rating reflects his steady presence at the back. His ability to halt Valencia's advances will be critical. In the attack, Darwin Daniel Machís Marcano, with a rating of 6.62, will be the one to watch, having found the target three times this season. His creativity and shots on goal could be the key to unlocking Valencia's defense.

For Valencia, Francisco Pérez Martínez stands out with a 6.58 rating and an impressive tally of three assists, showcasing his ability to orchestrate play from the midfield. The defensive solidity will partly rest on the shoulders of Hugo Guillamón Sanmartín, who shares a 6.60 rating with his Cadiz counterpart. Valencia's midfield dynamism is further bolstered by Sergi Canós Tenés, whose 6.78 rating makes him the highest-rated key player on the pitch, with his direct approach and goal-scoring ability adding an extra threat.

Recent Form

Cadiz's recent form reads as a side desperate to claw their way out of relegation, with a string of draws (LDDDD) keeping them just afloat. However, sitting at 18th with a mere 15 points, their struggle is evident. Valencia, positioned 9th with 26 points, has had a mixed bag of results (WWDLL) but remains in the top half of the table, showcasing a more stable performance.

Head-to-Head History

Historically, the encounters between these two have been closely contested. The last three meetings have seen Valencia win at home 2-0 on 2023-10-23, Cadiz securing a 2-1 victory on their turf on 2023-04-30, and a 1-0 win for Cadiz at Valencia's ground on 2023-01-06. These results suggest that home advantage has played a significant role and could influence the upcoming match.

Prediction

The predictions and stats point towards a Valencia advantage, with a 45 percent chance of an away win or draw and a less than 3.5 goals scenario being highly likely. Cadiz, with a form rating of 36, faces an uphill battle against Valencia's 64, and with both teams having an equal defensive rating of 50, a single goal could decide the outcome.

Valencia's attacking edge, with a 67 rating over Cadiz's 33, suggests they are more likely to find the back of the net. The poisson distribution also leans in favor of Valencia (56) over Cadiz (44), further solidifying their position as favorites. The head-to-head history is evenly split, with both teams having a 50 percent win rate against each other in recent matches.

Taking into account the teams' current form, key player performances, and historical encounters, the final prediction is a draw or a narrow victory for Valencia, with the match featuring fewer than 3.5 goals. Fans and spectators should prepare for a tense and tactical battle, with Valencia likely to emerge with at least a point to keep them steady in the upper half of the table, while Cadiz will be fighting tooth and nail to avoid slipping further into the relegation mire.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

36%
64%

Attacking Potential

33%
67%

Defensive Potential

50%
50%

Poisson Distribution

56%
44%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

44%
56%

Wins the game

45%
55%

Cadiz - Valencia Head to Head

La Liga standings

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