La Liga: Barcelona vs Cadiz live
Preview
Barcelona aim to secure a win against Cadiz in matchday 2 of the 2023/24 La Liga season. After a disappointing draw in their opener, Barcelona seek major improvement. Meanwhile, Cadiz are riding high from their victory and aim to continue their winning streak. The match will take place at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday evening, with kick-off at 5:30 pm GMT.
Barcelona cruised to the La Liga title in the previous season, showcasing their dominance with a comfortable ten-point lead over Real Madrid. The reigning champions are anticipated to vie for the league crown once again. However, their start was unimpressive as they settled for a goalless draw against Getafe, struggling to convert chances into goals.
As they face Cadiz, a victory could alleviate concerns, but further dropped points might raise queries and possibly bring pressure on manager Xavi. Recent encounters against Cadiz have been mixed, with two wins from the last six games. However, home form remains a strong suit for Barcelona, amassing 48 points from 19 home fixtures last season.
Cadiz enter this clash on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Deportivo Alavés. Despite a closely contested encounter, the visitors managed to secure an early lead and maintained it until the final whistle. Sergio Gonzalez’s squad aims to steer clear of a relegation battle this season, starting strongly with a valuable three points. A successful outing against Barcelona could fuel their confidence to aim for an improved season finish. With just 15 points from 19 away games last season, addressing their away form will be crucial for Cadiz’s 2023-24 campaign.
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Head-to-Head
Barcelona had experienced a four-game winless streak against Cadiz before securing victories in both home and away matches last season, with 2 draws and 2 losses in previous encounters.
Prediction
Barcelona gears up for their first home match, seeking redemption after a draw with Getafe. Cadiz arrives with confidence from a 1-0 win against Alaves, aiming to cause an upset. Despite this, Barcelona’s strong squad makes an upset improbable. Expect a tight match, but Barcelona should secure a narrow win in their second fixture.
