Osasuna are looking for back-to-back wins when they host Cadiz in the La Liga. The home team comes into the game fresh from an outstanding 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad. Cadiz’s problems continued from their last game, where they lost by two goals at home against Real Betis.
Preview (Osasuna vs. Cadiz)
Throughout the season, Osasuna has struggled to play at their best. Jagoba Arrasate’s team surprised everyone by beating 1-0 at Real Sociedad. They are a team that is in the Champions League round of 16. With 29 points from 24 league games this season, Ante Budimir scored early in the second half. It gives Los Rojillos a crucial three points and pushes them up to 11th place in the standings. Although Osasuna’s performance in the top flight of Spain has declined this season compared to the previous, they are still only four points behind Getafe in 10th position and will be aiming for a top-half finish.
In addition to only earning 15 points from 12 games played at home this season. Arrasate’s club has only scored 12 goals in front of their fans in the 2023–24 campaign. When the two teams faced off in the same game last season, Los Rojillos prevailed 2-0 over Cadiz. It’s a prosperous time in Cadiz’s history since they are playing at this level of football for the fourth consecutive season, which is their greatest run in Spain’s top division since the early 1990s. This season, the Yellow Submarine will have to fight hard to stay above relegation.
With 14 games remaining, Cadiz is only three points below 17th-place Celta Vigo. It’s not yet time to panic despite their 17-point record of two wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses. After taking over as head coach at the end of the previous month, Mauricio Pellegrino has led his team to two draws and one loss in his three games in that role. The most recent setback was a 2-0 loss at home against Real Betis. Next weekend, Cadiz hosts Celta in a huge match.
Team News
Due to a thigh issue, Osasuna will once more be without José Arnaiz; however, the home team is in excellent shape ahead of their match against Cadiz. The starting lineup that faced Real Sociedad at the start of the game is anticipated to be chosen by head coach Arrasate, with Ruben Pena joining top scorer Budimir in the closing third. Although Arrasate might find a reason to alter a team that played so well in their previous match, Ruben Garcia and Raul Garcia are two possible replacements. Regarding Cadiz, injuries to Fede San Emeterio, Luis Hernandez, Jay Hernandez, and Roger Marti will prevent them from playing on Saturday.
It is anticipated that head coach Pellegrino will resist the urge to rearrange his starting lineup, but Juanmi will probably start in a wide position, with Ivan Alejo possibly sitting out. In an attempt to address the team’s goal deficit, Pellegrino may also start Sergi Guardiola instead of Ruben Sobrino. Cadiz, with their 15 goals this season, are by far the lowest goal scorers in Spain’s premier division.
Osasuna 1-0 Cadiz
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