Malaga vs Cadiz CF PREVIEW & PREDICTION 14/12/2018

Málaga and Cádiz meet at La Rosaleda Stadium, in a match for the 18th round of the Second Division. There is only record of 1 recent direct match between these two teams, on 08-13-2016, which ended with the victory of Málaga by (1-2). In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since Málaga presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

Málaga:

The home team is currently in the 4 th position of the league, with 32 points won, after 10 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Granada, by (0-1). In the last match, they won in an away match against Mallorca, by (1-2). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last 8 home league matches Málaga has a record of 7 wins and 1, so they have won 21 points out of 24 possible. In the matches they played in their stadium there are some results that have been repeated frequently: at halftime 0-0 (3 in 8 matches) and 1-0 (4 in 8 matches) and at the end of the match 1-0 (3 in 8 matches). The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they have not displayed great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 4 of the last 8 matches they played ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 17 matches in the competition, suffered the first goal 6 times, but got the comeback in 2.

The local team is motivated to this game, after a win, by 1-2, in the displacement to Mallorca: Jack Harper and Jack Harper scored the goals of his team. The team of Juan Ramón Muniz usually plays in a 4-4-2, in which direct play predominates. The two players responsible for creating panic in the opposing defense are Jack Harper and Gustavo Blanco. Javier Ontiveros, Adrián González, Alfred N’Diaye and Dani Pacheco must act in the central zone. Argentine striker Gustavo Blanco is the team’s top scorer with 6 goals scored. The home coach must have all the staff at his disposal for the game with the Cadiz.

Probable alignment: Munir, Pau Torres, F. Ricca, Luis Hernandez, Iván Rodríguez, Adrián, A. N’Diaye, Javi Ontiveros, G. Blanco, J. Harper, Dani Pacheco.

Cádiz:

After 8 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses, the away team is currently in the 6 th position, with 29 points won. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Real Zaragoza, by (0-1). In the last match, they won in a home match against Rayo Majadahonda, by (1-0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 12 conceded; against 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 23 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the last 8 away matches for the championship, Cádiz has 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 24 possible. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 17 matches in this tournament, they suffered the first goal 7 times and only managed 2 comebacks. In the last 12 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).

The Cadiz arrives motivated to this match, after a 1-0 victory at the Rayo Majadahonda reception: Manu Vallejo made the assist for Daniel Romera’s goal. The set of Alvaro Cervera usually acts in a 4-2-3-1, in which it privileges the exits by the flanks. The most advanced player, responsible for putting the rival defense on alert is Dejan Lekic. Daniel Romera, Álex and Manu Vallejo will play in the central corridor. The last one is the best score of the team, with 5 goals. The coach can not count on the right winger, Juan Hernández, because he is recovering from an injury.

Probable lineup: Alberto Cifuentes, Rober Correa, M. Lopez, José Matos, I. Kecojević, Álex, José Mari, Salvi, Jon Garrido, Manu Vallejo, D. Lekić.


PREDICTION: Both teams to score / NO @ 1.50

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