Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao on and what time does it start? Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao will take place on Sunday 28th January, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao on in the UK? Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao 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 Athletic Bilbao in the UK? Cadiz vs Athletic Bilbao can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
CADIZ
Cadiz begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting 18th in the table in the bottom three and the relegation places but, quite remarkably, it could be argued that actually flatters the Andalusians at the moment. Their 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves, who they defeated on the opening day of the season, continued their dreadful form.
That victory against Alaves was one of two victories in their opening four matches of the season but they are now winless in 17 games since then with manager, Sergio, being sacked in the aftermath of their defeat on the Basque Country last weekend. They remain manager-less ahead of this weekend, at the time of writing.
ATHLETIC BILBAO
A few weeks ago, the manager of Athletic Club’s arch-rival, Real Sociedad’s Imanol Aguacil, described Athletic as the ‘best team in the country’ after they won the Basque Derby against La Real at San Mames. They followed that up with a loss Valencia last weekend but recovered well in midweek as they progressed into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.
On Wednesday evening, they shared a 2-2 draw with Barcelona at home but the Williams brothers, Inaki and Nico, both scored in extra-time to clinch a dramatic victory in the cup. Under the management of former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde, the visitors have been magnificent all season as they challenge for a top four spot and UEFA Champions league qualification in Spain.
THE TEAM NEWS
CADIZ
Cadiz have several key injury concerns for the visit of Athletic this weekend as Fede, Darwin Machis, Roger Marti, Javi Hernandez and Luis Hernandez are all set to be absent.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Ledesma; Zaldua, Fali, Chust, Pires; Alejo, Escalante, Ruben Alcaraz, Navarro; Ramos, Guardiola
UNAVAILABLE: Fede (Injured), L. Hernandez (Injured), J. Hernandez (Injured), Machis (Injured), Marti (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ATHLETIC BILBAO
Athletic Club have a couple of key injury doubts for this weekend with both Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Alex Berenguer potentially unavailable for this one.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala; Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Prados, Vesga; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta
UNAVAILABLE: Dani Garcia (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ruiz de Galarreta (Injured), Berenguer (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Cadiz are one of the very weakest teams in Spain and, as mentioned, their position of 18th in the table arguably flatters them because they had a relatively impressive start, at least in terms of results. They now face an Athletic side that stormed into the semi-finals of the cup in midweek and have been just as good to watch in La Liga, scoring 38 goals in their 21 matches so far this season. Another comfortable away win is to be expected in this one.
TIP: ATHLETIC BILBAO TO WIN
