Cadiz vs Villarreal
La Liga
Friday
1st September 2023
Ramon de Carranza
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 4 of the La Liga fixture between Cadiz and Villarreal.
Cadiz vs Villarreal: Preview
Cadiz form analysis
They began this period positively by claiming a 1-0 home win against fellow strugglers Alaves thanks to San Emeterio’s early goal. However, they were then comfortably beaten 0-2 at Camp Nou by Barcelona, who scored twice late on to seal the points.
Most recently, Cadiz produced an improved performance but were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against Almeria after conceding a stoppage time equalizer. Luis Hernandez had put them ahead just before the hour mark.
Overall, it’s been a mixed spell for Cadiz as they aim to avoid another relegation battle. The gritty win against Alaves and credible draw with Almeria shows they can compete against sides around them.
However, creating more chances and maintaining intensity for 90 minutes is crucial. Their late concession against Almeria is the fine margins Cadiz must improve on.
But the early signs are promising. If Cadiz can turn these types of displays into more wins, it should be a smoother season than last year’s struggles.
Villarreal form analysis
Villarreal began this period with a disappointing 1-2 home loss to Champions League-chasing Real Betis, conceding late after equalizing in the second half. However, they responded well with a hard-fought 0-1 away win at Mallorca thanks to Gerard Moreno’s goal.
But their inconsistent form continued as they were involved in a seven-goal thriller against Barcelona at home, where defensive frailties were evident again. Villarreal led 2-0 and 3-2 but still lost 3-4 after a second half Barca onslaught.
Overall, it’s been an up and down spell for the side. Going forward, Villarreal have impressed, scoring 6 goals across these games with Moreno and Baena looking dangerous.
However, conceding 7 goals highlights concerns at the back, with concentration lapses proving costly. Finding more solidity and game management will be crucial to start stringing together a run of positive results.
But Villarreal have shown enough attacking threat to trouble any opponent. It’s just a matter of cutting out individual errors and maintaining intensity to convert that into wins.
