Prediction: Cadiz vs Girona

Verdict: Girona draw no bet 

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Unibet

Hoping to claim back-to-back La Liga victories on Friday night, Girona will make the trip to the Nuevo Mirandilla when they meet Cadiz.

Cadiz

Starting with the hosts, while Cadiz might have eventually clung to their La Liga status last season, Sergio Gonzalez’s side now find themselves at the heart of another relegation scrap. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat in the bottom-three and one-point adrift of safety. Although the Andalusia-based outfit might have claimed a crucial 2-0 victory at home against Mallorca on January 28th, the Yellows came crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion last weekend. Eventually getting hit with a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, Gonzalez’s side are desperately seeking some stability in 2023. With it looking like time could be starting to tick away for Cadiz in their bid to avoid the drop, it should be highlighted that Friday’s hosts have won just a pair of their previous eight La Liga contests on either side of the World Cup break.

Team News

Still dealing with an injury crisis, Gonzalez’s side will once again be without the likes of Jose Mari, Fede San Emeterio, David Gil, Juan Cala, Victor Chust and Joseba Zaldua this weekend.

However, in what could be a handy boost for the relegation scrappers, 31-year-old Ruben Alcaraz is set to make his return from suspension on Friday night.

Girona

As for the visitors, while Girona might have struggled with their own consistency since returning from the World Cup’s winter break, Míchel’s men should be boosted by an eye-catching display last weekend. Claiming a hard-fought 1-0 victory at home against Valencia, the Blanquivermells will be desperate to claim back-to-back La Liga victories on Friday night. However, although the Catalonia-based outfit might almost find themselves sat in La Liga limbo, they have gained plenty of plaudits since making their top-flight return this season. Appearing to cruise their way to safety in 2023, some around the Estadi Montilivi could also be dreaming of a stunning top-half finish. In fact, Míchel’s men have lost just a pair of their last 10 top-tier matchups – a run that stems all the way back to October 20th. Despite showing some extended issues on the road this season, Girona could be smelling a chance on Friday.

Team News

Missing last weekend’s 1-0 victory against Valencia, 19-year-old star Arnau Martinez will make his return after serving a one-match suspension.

However, Girona have confirmed that they will once again be without the likes of Yan Couto, David Lopez, Reinier and Ibrahima Kebe when they travel to Cadiz on Friday night.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met back on October 15th, Cadiz and Girona played out a 1-1 draw at the Estadi Montilivi.
• However, Girona are unbeaten in each of their last three domestic meetings against Friday’s hosts.
• Míchel’s side have lost just a pair of their previous 10 La Liga matchups on either side of the World Cup break.
• Including a 4-1 loss against Athletic Bilbao last weekend, Cadiz have won just two of their last eight La Liga appearances.
• Girona have seen each of their previous three La Liga matchups finish with under 1.5 goals.

Conclusion

Making a welcomed return to winning ways last weekend thanks to a 1-0 victory at home against Valencia, Girona will be calling on a repeat display here. Looking to clinch back-to-back top-flight wins for the first time since returning from the World Cup break, Friday’s guests could be smelling a chance here. Knowing that they can move within a single point of breaking into the top-half, an inconsistent Cadiz could face another tough test. Coming off the back of a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, Friday’s hosts find themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap. Unbeaten in each of their last three meetings against the bottom-three strugglers, we’re backing an away draw no bet at the Nuevo Mirandilla.

Verdict: Girona draw no bet

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Unibet