La Liga: Real Madrid vs Cadiz Live
Preview: Real Madrid vs Cadiz
Real Madrid vs Cadiz will come off on Saturday at 2:15pm. If Real Madrid defeats Cadiz and Barcelona does not win against Girona, they could be crowned champions with four games remaining.
Real Madrid may clinch their 36th La Liga title under coach Carlo Ancelotti this weekend if Barcelona does not defeat Girona. Despite their focus on the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, Real Madrid has managed to balance both competitions effectively. Ancelotti hinted at giving 19-year-old Turkish talent Arda Güler another start in La Liga after his recent goal against Sociedad. Real Madrid has been dominant at home in La Liga, with a strong record of 14 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, averaging 2.5 goals per game and keeping nine clean sheets in their last 14 matches.
After suffering a 4-1 defeat against Girona in their recent La Liga away match, Cádiz are facing the possibility of a fourth consecutive loss to Madrid. However, their focus goes beyond just delaying Madrid’s expected victory. Following a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their last game, Cádiz find themselves five points away from safety with only five matches left.
In comparison to their rivals Celta and Mallorca, Cádiz have a disadvantage as they have to play three of their remaining five games away from home, where they have yet to secure a win this season (with 6 draws and 10 losses). While they have conceded 27 goals on the road, which is better than many other teams in the bottom half of the table, their struggle to score with only eight away goals has significantly contributed to their risk of relegation.
Head-to-head
Real Madrid has had the upper hand in recent head-to-head matchups, losing only once in the last 12 meetings. Their offensive players scored a total of 7 goals in the last three games, including a 3-0 victory in the away match against Cadiz.
Prediction
Madrid have emerged victorious in their previous three league games against Cadiz, with a 3-0 win in their most recent encounter this season. However, the score was closer at Bernabeu last year with a 2-1 result. Despite not having all their key players available this weekend, Real Madrid are still predicted to clinch a victory, potentially leading them to secure the La Liga title on Saturday.
