Prediction: Cadiz vs Barcelona

Verdict: Barcelona half-time/full-time

Best Odds: 23/20

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to build on their midweek Champions League romp, Barcelona will make the trip to the Nuevo Mirandilla on Saturday evening when they meet Cadiz.

Cadiz

Starting with the hosts, while Cadiz might have just about managed to retain their La Liga status back in May, Los Piratas are in the midst of a real nightmare this time around. Only continuing to show a string of issues since opening the 2022/23 campaign, Head Coach Sergio González finds real pressure on his shoulders. Last seen putting in another woeful display as they were blown away thanks to a 3-0 drumming away at Celta Vigo, the Andalusia-based outfit have lost their first four La Liga outings. With their dreadful run of form underlined by a 4-0 defeat at home against Athletic Bilbao on August 29th, Cadiz find themselves sat rock-bottom of the table. Likewise, already tipped as a standout pick to be hit with a Segunda return this season, it should also be noted that Sunday’s hosts are yet to bag a single strike. Losing each of their opening four appearances by an aggregate score of 10-0, González’s men should be bracing themselves for a huge task here.

Team News

Coming off the bench against Celta last weekend following a rib injury, Ruben Sobrino could be set for a full recall on Saturday evening.

However, still dealing with a knee injury, 32-year-old Jon Ander Garrido will once again miss out this weekend.

Barcelona

As for the visitors, while Barcelona might have opened the 2022/23 campaign with a toothless 0-0 stalemate at home against Rayo Vallecano on August 13th, Xavi’s side have proven that was just a minor blip. Laying down a Champions League marker earlier in the week as they breezed their way to a 5-1 romp at home against Viktoria Plzen, the Spanish giants have their sights set on mounting a real title charge this season. Likewise, last seen on domestic duties picking up an eye-catching 3-0 victory away at Sevilla, Saturday’s guests will be smelling a golden chance to lay down another marker here. Now winning each of their previous four matchups across all formats, Xavi’s side have also continued to shine with their free-scoring displays in the final third. With summer arrival Robert Lewandowski clearly enjoying life at the Nou Camp, Barca will be calling on their new attacking talisman to spearhead their charge. In fact, the Polish superstar has now bagged eight goals in his last four outings.

Team News

Coming off the bench and making his first appearance of the season against Viktoria Plzen in midweek, Gerard Pique will be hoping to keep his place on Saturday evening.

Summer arrival and former Leeds forward Raphinha could replace Ansu Fati this weekend.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met on April 18th, Cadiz picked up a famous 1-0 victory at the Nou Camp.
• However, Saturday’s guests have lost each of their opening four La Liga matchups this season by an aggregate score of 10-0.
• Barcelona have won each of their previous four matchups across all formats by an aggregate score of 16-2.
• Including a hat-trick in midweek, summer arrival Robert Lewandowski has now bagged eight goals on Barca’s four-match winning run.
• Continuing on from last season, Barcelona are unbeaten away from the Nou Camp since way back on January 20th.

Conclusion

Breezing their way to a 5-1 romp against Viktoria Plzen when opening their Champions League run in midweek, there is no doubt that Barcelona should be smelling another golden chance here. In the midst of a four-match winning run, the former Spanish champions have also shown a clinical edge in the final third. With the free-scoring Lewandowski spearheading their charge, Saturday’s guests have now bagged a stunning 16 strikes in those four consecutive victories. Likewise, with Cadiz still yet to get a single point or goal on the board from their opening four attempts, Los Piratas face a monumental task this weekend. Although the relegation scrappers might have snatched a famous 1-0 win when they made the trip to Catalonia back in April, it is hard to see anything other than a routine away victory here.

Verdict: Barcelona half-time/full-time

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Unibet