Cádiz vs Real Valladolid preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla
La Liga 2
CádizCAD
Real ValladolidREV
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Cádiz welcomes Real Valladolid to Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla for a La Liga 2 regular season clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. Home side sits thirteenth in the domestic standings while visitors occupy twenty-first place. Power ratings sit nearly level with the away team holding a narrow edge of less than one point overall. Form indicators point toward Cádiz maintaining momentum whereas the opposition registers a blank score in recent assessments. Venue atmosphere at the coastal ground often favors the hosts during early season fixtures. League positioning suggests a balanced contest between two sides seeking upward movement in the table. Several metrics remain sparse yet available signals highlight structural similarities across both squads.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Real Valladolid holds a slight power advantage over Cádiz in this La Liga 2 encounter.
  • Form: Cádiz enters with a superior form score compared to Real Valladolid's zero rating.
  • Squad: The away side is identified as the stronger team overall.
  • Efficiency: Both teams show limited data on efficiency metrics for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details remain unavailable from current records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators are not available due to low data confidence.
  • xVariable: A minimal power advantage of 0.9 points favors the visitors.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Cádiz A. Celades López
A. Celades López
VS
Real Valladolid F. Escriba Segura
F. Escriba Segura
0.63
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.88
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Eldense Rank: 62 D
Celta Fortuna Rank: 64 D
Racing Santander Rank: 75 L
Leganés Rank: 66 W
Castellón Rank: 70 D
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
SD Eibar Rank: 70 L
Mallorca Rank: 79 L
Almería Rank: 72 L
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 L
Racing Santander Rank: 75 L
Real Zaragoza Rank: 58 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.13
60.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Cádiz
Real Valladolid
Power Score
60.13
60.99
League Position
13
21
Global Rank
536
507

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Cádiz — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Valladolid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Cádiz Real Valladolid

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Cádiz CAD Home
2 matches
Real Valladolid REV Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
0
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T01:20:23+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla
Capacity
20724
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

13
Jokin Ezkieta
Jokin Ezkieta Goalkeeper
7.22
16
Antoñito Cordero
Antoñito Cordero Midfielder
7.11
27
Juan Díaz
Juan Díaz Midfielder
7.23
19
Urko Izeta
Urko Izeta Attacker
6.56
24
Ibon Sánchez
Ibon Sánchez Attacker
6.74
4
Javi Castro
Javi Castro Centre Back
6.9
23
Damián Rodríguez
Damián Rodríguez Defensive Midfield
6.96
5
Joaquín González
Joaquín González Central Midfield
6.62
11
José Antonio de la Rosa
José Antonio de la Rosa Central Midfield
7.37
31
Noah Obioma Ukwuije
Noah Obioma Ukwuije Right Back
6.32
33
Manuel Rivera
Manuel Rivera Left Back
6.47

Starting XI ▼

1
Álvaro Aceves
Álvaro Aceves Goalkeeper
6.43
9
Juanmi Latasa
Juanmi Latasa Centre Forward
6.48
11
Yeray Cabanzón
Yeray Cabanzón Left Wing
6.95
14
Iván Alejo
Iván Alejo Right Back
6.89
21
Julien Ponceau
Julien Ponceau Defensive Midfield
7.24
22
Kaj de Rooij
Kaj de Rooij Right Wing
6.88
27
Iván Garriel
Iván Garriel Left Back
6.81
4
David Torres
David Torres Left Back
6.87
5
Ramón Martínez
Ramón Martínez Right Back
6.71
8
Thiago Ojeda
Thiago Ojeda Defensive Midfield
6.6
7
Luis Chacón
Luis Chacón Attacking Midfield
6.88

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds around how Cádiz might leverage home support against a resilient Valladolid unit. Mid-table aspirations drive both teams forward in this early season meeting. Close power alignment suggests tactical discipline will decide key moments on the pitch. Home form edge could translate into sustained pressure during opening exchanges. Visitors will likely prioritize defensive organization to counter early threats. Limited efficiency insights leave room for in-game adjustments from either bench. Overall the matchup promises a measured battle focused on incremental gains rather than outright dominance.