La Liga
On Sunday afternoon, Cadiz and Real Mallorca clash at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla in a game that could have big implications in the fight for survival in La Liga.
Cadiz are in desperate need of a winThe Yellow Submarine are currently in 18th place in the table, six points adrift of their 16th-place opponents and 17th-place Celta Vigo.
Their recent form has not helped Cadiz’s chances of beating the drop this season. A 4-1 defeat at Girona last time out means that they have suffered three defeats in their last four outings in La Liga.
The home teams’ recent outings in the Spanish top-flight games have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six matches.
Cadiz’s recent home form in the Spanish top flight has been inconsistent. However, the Yellow Submarine’s recent record of just two wins in their last 13 La Liga games on home soil.
Real Mallorca are not safe yetThe Islanders are not yet safe from the spectre of relegation and defeat in this game would pull Javier Aguirre’s team right into the relegation battle.
Mallorca lost 2-1 at Sevilla last time out, meaning that they have won just one of their last five games while suffering three defeats in the poor run.
The visitor’s recent games in the Spanish top-flight have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven outings.
Los Piratas have not travelled well (ironically), as they have failed to win in their last 13 away games in La Liga. The visitor’s main problem away from home in the Spanish top-flight has been scoring goals, as they have failed to score in eight of their last 11 away games in the Liga.
What am I backing?Both teams are in poor form in La Liga. I expect a cagey, tight, and low-scoring encounter. With that in mind, the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
