MATCH OVERVIEW
Almería and Cartagena face off in a La Liga 2 match that holds significant implications for both teams. Almería, currently enjoying a solid season, will look to capitalize on their home advantage against a Cartagena side that has struggled to find consistency. The match, set to take place at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, is scheduled for April 13th at 19:00.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The odds heavily favor Almería, with a home win priced at 1.2, indicating a strong probability of victory. The draw is set at 6.14, while an away win for Cartagena is at a distant 11.79. These odds suggest a high likelihood of Almería securing the three points, with Cartagena needing a significant upset to change the narrative.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Almería
- Current Form: Almería has been impressive, with a high goal-scoring rate and solid defensive performances.
- Strengths: High possession rate (53.09%), effective dribbling (22.06 average), and strong attacking metrics.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to conceding goals (1.38 average).
Cartagena
- Current Form: Cartagena has struggled, with low goal-scoring and defensive issues.
- Strengths: High interception rate (41.82 average) and competitive duels.
- Weaknesses: Low possession (40.27%) and goal-scoring rate (0.67 average).
Head-to-Head
Almería has historically performed better against Cartagena, with superior attacking and defensive records.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Almería
- Luis Suárez: Top scorer with 23 goals, pivotal in Almería's attacking strategy.
- Largie Ramazani: Key playmaker with significant contributions.
Cartagena
- Pablo Cuñat: Defensive stalwart, crucial for Cartagena's backline.
- Andy Rodríguez: Leading goal scorer with 4 goals, vital for any attacking threat.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
Offensive Metrics
- Almería: 1.68 goals per match, 14.85 shots, 5.09 on target.
- Cartagena: 0.67 goals per match, 7.79 shots, 2.82 on target.
Defensive Metrics
- Almería: 1.38 goals conceded, 3.03 saves.
- Cartagena: 1.82 goals conceded, 4.21 saves.
Possession and Passing
- Almería: 423.62 passes, 354.26 successful.
- Cartagena: 322.18 passes, 255.3 successful.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Almería is expected to dominate the match, leveraging their home advantage and superior form. Key factors include their attacking prowess and Cartagena's defensive vulnerabilities. The final score prediction is a 3-1 victory for Almería, with a half-time score of 2-0. Both teams are likely to score, with a high probability of over 2.5 goals.