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 encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts sit eighteenth in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy twenty first place. Power ratings show a narrow edge for the away side at 62.08 compared to 61.23 at home. Recent form metrics indicate Cádiz holds a score of 13 whereas Valladolid registers zero. Both clubs enter this fixture seeking to improve their mid table positions during the early stages of the season. The matchup features two sides with similar overall strength levels yet differing recent trajectories. Home advantage at the familiar venue could play a role in proceedings. Tactical discipline and individual quality will likely determine the outcome on the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Cádiz occupies eighteenth position while Real Valladolid sits twenty first in the domestic table.
  • Form: Cádiz records a form score of 13 compared to zero for Real Valladolid.
  • Squad: Both squads feature comparable depth with limited standout individual metrics available.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency indicators remain unavailable ahead of this league fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data shows no clear differentiation between the two teams.
  • Set pieces: Set piece statistics are unavailable due to insufficient underlying data.
  • xVariable: Real Valladolid holds a slight power advantage of 0.9 points over Cádiz.
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: 76 L
Leganés Rank: 67 W
Castellón Rank: 71 D
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 74 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: 74 L
Racing Santander Rank: 76 L
Real Zaragoza Rank: 59 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.
61.23
62.08
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Cádiz
Real Valladolid
Power Score
61.23
62.08
League Position
18
21
Global Rank
537
508

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: 2026-08-30T00:59:57+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
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
Referees
Rafael Sánchez López
Jesús Manuel Mira García
José Hernández García
Manuel Camacho Garrote

Expected Lineup

Referee : Rafael Sánchez López

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
Referee : Rafael Sánchez López

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

This La Liga 2 contest pits two evenly matched sides against each other at a familiar home ground for Cádiz. Real Valladolid carries a marginal overall rating advantage yet arrives with a lower recent form mark. League positions suggest both teams aim to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece metrics leaves room for on field surprises. Players will need to adapt quickly to varying conditions throughout the ninety minutes. Home support may provide Cádiz with an early lift while the visitors seek to exploit any lapses. Expect a competitive encounter focused on midfield control and defensive organization. The result could influence early season momentum for either participant.