Sports Mole previews Sunday’s La Liga clash between Elche and Cadiz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Cadiz will look to secure La Liga survival when they travel to Elche for the final game of the La Liga season.
The hosts have already been relegated to the second tier, but they will be determined to finish the campaign with a positive result in Sunday’s contest.
Match preview
© Reuters
Elche’s three-year stay in the top flight will draw to a close on Sunday after enduring a difficult campaign where they have picked up just 24 points from 37 games.
Although they will want to quickly forget the 2022-23 season, Sebastian Beccacece have experienced a new lease of life since their relegation was confirmed with a 2-1 defeat to Almeria.
Lucas Boye scored a stoppage-time winner in Sunday’s away meeting against Athletic Club to extend their unbeaten run to four matches (W2, D2).
Elche have mustered just three wins in 18 home league games this season, but two of those victories have arrived in their last three home matches.
The hosts are now preparing for their final La Liga game for at least another season, and they will be confident about picking up a positive result, having avoided defeat in each of their last four competitive home meetings against Cadiz.
© Reuters
Cadiz will be looking to extend their stay in the top flight into a fourth consecutive season when they make the trip to the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Sunday.
The visitors head into the contest with a two-point gap to the drop zone after they recorded a 1-0 home win over Celta Vigo thanks to a second-half effort from ruben nephew.
The Andalusians know that a point on Sunday will guarantee their survival, and even if they fail to pick up a positive result, they will only be relegated if a number of results go against them.
Although Cadiz have won their last three home matches, they have failed to translate that form onto their travels, having lost three consecutive away games.
If they are to avoid another defeat, Cadiz may need to score the first goal, as they have lost all 10 away league games where they have conceded first.
Elche La Liga form:
Cadiz La Liga form:
Team News
© Reuters
The hosts could be without the services of omar mascarell, Jose Angel Carmona, Helibelton Palacios and Peter Ricewho are all struggling with injury issues.
Carlos Clerc will miss Sunday’s home contest through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season last weekend.
Boye dropped out of the side against Athletic, but he is expected to return to the lineup after coming off the bench to score the winner at San Mames.
As for Cadiz, they are expected to be without the services of Victor Chust, Alex Fernandez, Cala, Brian Ocampo, Jon Ander Garrido and Joseph the Knight.
wave and Chris Ramos have struggled with injury issues in recent weeks, but the pair could be available for selection for the final game of the season.
After claiming a narrow win over Celta last weekend, Cadiz boss Sergio could be tempted to name an unchanged lineup.
Elche possible starting lineup:
Badia; Joseph, Magellan, Rock, Green, White; Gumbau, Donald, Fidel; Tete Morente, Buy
Cadiz possible starting lineup:
Ledesma; Carcelen, Hernandez, Mere, Espino; Bongonda, Escalante, Alcaraz, Sobrino; Lozano, Guardiola
We say: Elche 2-1 Cadiz
Elche may be heading to the second tier, but they have taken seven points from their last three matches, and we think that they will pick up the victory against a Cadiz side that have lost three consecutive away games.
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Top tip
Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting over 1.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Over 1.5:data
ID:515435:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect11079:
Previews by email
Click here to get Sports Mole‘s daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!
Note: This article have been indexed to our site. We do not claim legitimacy, ownership or copyright of any of the content above. To see the article at original source Click Here
Hanes EcoSmart Fleece, Cotton-Blend Pullover, Crewneck Sweatshirt for Men (1 Or 2 Pack)
$11.85 (as of December 22, 2024 19:33 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller Cosmic Red (Renewed)
$63.99 (as of December 22, 2024 19:13 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #13): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
$10.49 (as of December 22, 2024 19:05 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Karaoke Machine for Adults, Portable Karaoke Machine with Bluetooth and 2 Wireless Microphones, Karaoke Speaker with Lights Supports for TWS,USB,FM,REC,AUX in,TF Card for Party
$89.99 (as of December 22, 2024 19:05 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
