The last two head-to-head matches between Espanyol and Cadiz finished 2-2. The teams will lock their horns once more on Friday night in a La Liga relegation six-pointer.
Espanyol are 19th in the standings and on a six-match league losing streak. Cadiz are 16th in the standings, four points ahead of the relegation zone.
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Cadiz went winless in five of their last six matches in La Liga. The team picked up six points from 18 points on offer. The Yellow Submarine were outscored 7-5 across the last six matches.
Espanyol, on the other hand, collected zero points from the last six matches in La Liga. The Parakeets were outscored 15-6. Each of Espanyol’s last six matches finished with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals. While Espanyol scored in each match, they conceded more than 2.0 goals.
Cadiz saw each of their last five La Liga matches end with over 1.5 goals scored. The Yellow Submarine scored the second-most goals in the opening 29 matches in La Liga. Espanyol conceded the third-most goals in La Liga after 29 matches.
Friday night’s match is against two very more teams in the Spanish top flight. A win for either club won’t guarantee them safety in the battle against relegation.
Espanyol are on a two-match losing streak in the league. They have a home record of 3W-4D-7L this season. Cadiz have an away record of 3W-4D-7L.
Cadiz manager Sergio will be without forward Brian Ocampo due to an ACL injury. Midfielder Gonzalo Escalante is unlikely to play following a hamstring injury.
Sergio could also be without the trio of Cala, Jon Ander Garrido, and Joseba Zaldua. All three are battling to regain fitness ahead of the match on Friday night.
Goals have been a rarity for Cadiz. Ruben Alcaraz, Alex Fernandez, and Lucas Perez are joint-scoring leaders with three goals apiece.
Espanyol appointed Luis Garcia as manager on April 4. He hasn’t been able to stop the rot on the pitch. Garcia will be without defender Brian Olivan due to a muscle injury. Midfielder Gori is unlikely to make the squad following physical discomfort.
Joselu leads Espanyol in goals this season with 12. Former Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite has nine goals.
The last two matches between Espanyol and Cadiz finished 2-2. Friday’s crunch La Liga relegation six-pointer should also finish with four goals shared two apiece. Espanyol and Cadiz should draw, with the game ending 2-2.