Cadiz meets with Athletic Bilbao in a match where they are looking to finally be one of the teams to enter the knockout stage. They are also hoping to make back-to-back victories, as they won their previous league game. As for Athletic, they are in a better place than Cadiz, but they came from an unfortunate game. On their previous match, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo, which is why they are hoping to bounce back in this game. That loss game Athletic their third straight loss in the tournament. Athletic entertains Cadiz in this match, which happens on February 4, 2023, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
From the last eight matches these two teams played, the hosts has a slight advantage against the visitors. From those last eight matches, the hosts have won four while the visitors have won three. The remaining one on the other hand ended in draw. When it comes to the league table, the hosts are in a better place, as they are in the ninth with 26 points. A win in this match could bring them to the seventh with 29 points. Furthermore, the visitors is in a very dangerous place as they are below the drop zone. They are at the 18 of the league table with 19 points. However, a win could bring this squad to the 11th spot with 22 points, which is why this match is a crucial match.
Cadiz
Considering their current place in the league table, it is obvious that this squad is not on their best this season. Fortunately, they managed to go past Mallorca on their last match, winning in a score of 2-0. As they meet a better team in this match, they are hoping to achieve the same result in this match. Since this is a team that is already below the relegation zone, they need miracles to win their remaining matches. They need a run to be able to avoid being eliminated early this season. Cadiz can get confidence from the fact that they have won four of their last seven games in the contest.
In this crucial match, this squad is lucky to have Ivan Alejo, and Ruben Sobrino back, following the suspensions they served. However, Mari, Gil, Cala, Chust, Garrido, and Zaldua will miss this match, following their injuries.
Athletic Bilbao
Following their strong start this season, Athletic is now in the middle of a slump, losing their recent matches. It is just unfortunate that this squad were not able to continue their good run this season. Due to their results, they are just at the ninth of the league table at the moment. On their recent match, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo, and are now aiming to bounce back in this game. Their current struggles lead them to be in a desperate for a win situation, or they will continuously drop in the league table. In order to secure their place in Europe, this squad needs to work harder.
Athletic continues to be without Inaki Williams due to a hamstring problem, which also kept him out on their last match. Inigo Martinez could also miss this game, following a muscular issue.
Prediction:
Draw
Odds: 0.86
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