Athletic Bilbao vs Cádiz Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 01/02/2023, 13:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 01/02/2023 at 13:58 in LaLiga Predictions

Friday night football in La Liga is what we can look forward to this week, with Athletic Bilbao playing hosts to Cadiz at San Mames Barria in a match of huge significance for both sides. The hosts are currently in ninth place in La Liga with 26 points in 19 matches. They are just five points behind the European Cup places and seven clear of the drop zone. Athletic Bilbao has been in a poor run of form recently, winning only one of their last six matches and none in their last five, including a loss in their most recent match against Real Betis. Their form at home has been average at best, winning five, drawing two, and losing three of their 10 matches at San Mames Barria. In the reverse fixture, Athletic Bilbao came out on the right side of a 4-0 scoreline, and they will be hoping for a similar performance this time around on their home patch.

Cadiz managed to record a much-needed win in their last match over Mallorca, which saw them draw within one point of safety. They are currently in 18th place, with 19 points in as many matches, just a single point behind Real Valladolid, Celta VIgo, Espanyol, and Valencia, who are all on 20 points so far. Their recent form has been improving when compared to earlier in the season, recording two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. However, their away form has been their Achilles heel, winning just two of their nine matches on the road, along with two draws and five losses. Cadiz will know that a win in this one will almost certainly see them move out of the relegation zone, and that may be the motivation they need to take advantage of a stumbling opposition.