Cadiz vs Villarreal Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Cadiz vs Villarreal on and what time does it start? Cadiz vs Villarreal will take place on Friday 1st September, 2023 – 18:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Cadiz vs Villarreal? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cadiz vs Villarreal on in the UK? Cadiz vs Villarreal 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 Villarreal in the UK? Cadiz vs Villarreal can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
CADIZ
Under the management of Sergio, Cadiz are expecting another long, hard, but impressive battle against finishing in the bottom three of La Liga. The Andalusians began the season with a typically slender 1-0 win at home to Alaves before causing Barcelona to work extremely hard for their 2-0 victory in Catalonia.
Then, last weekend, they shared a 1-1 draw with Andalusian rivals Almeria, conceding an equalising goal deep into second-half stoppage-time and meaning their opening three matches of the season have produced a goal tally that one would very much expect from Cadiz. Their three matches have consisted of just five goals with just two being scored so far.
VILLARREAL
Despite finishing the 2023/24 La Liga campaign strongly, Quique Setien was often doubted as manager of Villarreal and he began the season under pressure with supporters and, reportedly, board members unsure on whether the former Betis and Barca coach would be the right man to take them forward.
The Yellow Submarine began the season with a 2-1 defeat at home to Real Betis, conceding a second-half stoppage-time winner in that match. They were much-improved and actually quite impressive in their 1-0 defeat of Real Mallorca in the Balearic Islands on the second match day and then, last weekend, led reigning champions Barcelona with less than 20 minutes to go but they went on to lose that match by four goals to three at El Madrigal.
THE TEAM NEWS
CADIZ
Sergio is without several key players with the likes of Victor Chust and Sergi Guardiola remaining injured whilst Fede was sent off last weekend so he will also be suspended.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Ledesma; Carcelen, L.Hernandez, Fali, J.Hernandez; Alejo, Alcaraz, Escalante, Machis; Ramos, Roger
UNAVAILABLE: Fede (Suspended), Mere (Injured), Guardiola (Injured), Ocampo (Injured), Chust (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cala (Injured)
VILLARREAL
Quique Setien remains under pressure but there has been improved performances in their last two outings and, as a result, he may well be reluctant to make changes to his side.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Jorgensen; Foyth, Gabbia, Cuenca, Alfonso; Terrats, Capoue, Parejo, Baena; Gerard, Sorloth
UNAVAILABLE: Moreno (Injured), Coquelin (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
The battle of the ‘Yellow Submarines’ with two sides under pressure, albeit for different reasons and to different extents. Cadiz have started the season exactly as expected with low-scoring matches in which they remain in the game throughout but they remain limited going forward. Villarreal’s 4-3 defeat against Barcelona shows the other way of doing it: attacking the opposition but being limited at the back and getting beaten. This one, though, is likely to be more like Villarreal’s defeat of Mallorca in their second match with a low-scoring away win seeming likely as Villarreal are allowed to control the play without having to worry too much about defending.
TIP: VILLARREAL TO WIN
