As La Liga ends this weekend, already-relegated Elche will host 13th-placed Cadiz at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium on Sunday at 19:00 GMT.
Elche, with 24 points at the basement of La Liga, have already confirmed their relegation to the second division in Spain. However, they will be looking to sign off with a home win when they host Cadiz on Sunday.
Cadiz, who are 13th on the table, are just 2 points above the relegation zone. Therefore, they go into the season’s final match needing to win the clash against Elche to bolster their chances of staying in La Liga.
Key Highlights
Elche’s Abysmal Season
Sebastián Andrés Beccacece and his charges have had an underwhelming season. They have won just five matches in 37 attempts while drawing nine in the process.
Their tally of 24 points is a massive 16 points from safety with one match remaining in the La Liga season. This highlights the poor season they have endured that resulted in their relegation from Spain’s premier league.
However, Elche’s form has picked up in the last four matches, during which they have gone unbeaten in La Liga, as they bid to finish their season on a high.
Beccacece and his charges have won twice and drawn two times in the last four matches. This means that they have picked up eight points in the last four matches, which demonstrates the extent of their upturn in form while juxtaposing with the overall poor season they have had.
Cadiz’s Fight to Remain in La Liga
Cadiz are not out of the woods yet in La Liga. They are just two points off the drop zone and will need to win their last match away to Elche to ensure their survival in La Liga.
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Álvaro Cervera and his men are currently 13th on the table with 41 points. However, they are at the top end of a six-team fight to avoid relegation going into the final La Liga match.
Cervera know that only a win will ensure they retain their La Liga title. Coming up against already-relegated Elche, the odds for Cadiz will depend on Elche’s appetite for a fight.
Their recent form will not instil much confidence in the hearts of the Cadiz faithful. They have won twice in their last five matches while losing three times. They won their last match 1-0 at home to Celta Vigo. They will look to repeat this trick to ensure that they will beat the drop.
Injury Report
Elche
Elche do not have any major injuries or suspensions ahead of their last match in La Liga before being relegated.
Cadiz
Cadiz will be without left winger Brian Ocampo (cruciate ligament injury), centre-back Juan Cala (ruptured outer meniscus), right-back Joseba Zaldua (cruciate ligament rupture), and defensive midfielder Jon Ander Garrido (patella problems).
Possible Lineups
Elche
E. Badia; L. Blanco, C. Clerc, P. Bigas, L. Megallan, Josan Fernandez; F. Chaves de la Torre, Gerard Gumbau, J. N; R. Nteka, T. Morente
Cadiz
J. Ladesma; I. Carcelen, L. Hernandez, Jorge Mere, A. Espino; T. Bongonda, G. Escalante, Ruben Alcaraz, R. Sobrino; A. Lozano, S. Guardiola
Prediction
Elche are in a good run of form; they will look to be compact in their approach with five players in defence, three in midfield and two strikers. They will play narrow and attack in transitions.
Cadiz must win this match; they will be expansive and try to play front-foot and proactive football. However, this will expose them on the counter.
Elche will sign off their season and mark the drop to the Segunda division with a win at home to Cadiz.
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