Relegation battle in the La Liga sees Deportivo Alaves take on Cadiz this weekend at Estadio de Mendizorroza in the final round of the campaign. Kickoff schedules for May 22, 2022 at 21:00 EAT.
Alaves is five points behind Cadiz and Mallorca who share the 17th position in the league table and they have no mathematical chances of preventing the drop to Segunda Division following a defeat in their previous fixture, however they will be battling to conclude their home campaign in style.
Babazorros El Glorioso will want make amends following the 3-1 La Liga defeat at the hands of Levante. In that match, Alaves managed 36% possession, six shots with two of them on target and a goal scored by Joselu (36′). Levante got 15 shots with five of them on target and goals by Óscar Duarte (53′), Roger Martí (74′) and José Luis Morales (95′).
Cadiz can still escape the red zone as they only need a win at Alaves and either Mallorca or Granada not to beat their respective rivals on the final day. Although only four wins have been achieved across their last 11 league outings, the form marks a considerable improvement on much of the campaign, and when taking into account the caliber of their recent opposition, their progress is clear to see.
Cádiz head into this fixture coming off 1-1 La Liga shared spoils with Real Madrid in their last game. In that match, Cádiz had 38% possession, 21 shots with seven of them on target and a goal scored by Rubén Sobrino (37′). Real Madrid CF got 16 shots with seven of them on target and a goal by Mariano Díaz (5′).
Alaves vs Cadiz head to head
Since 2003 these two sides have had 13 head to head encounters. Seven matches played out draw and each side has won three times.
- Cadiz 0-2 Alaves 23/10/21
- Alaves 1-1 Cadiz 13/03/21
- Cadiz 3-1 Alaves 10/01/21
- Cadiz 2-0 Alaves 17/02/08
- Alaves 1-1 Cadiz 15/09/07
Home
- Levante 3-1 Alaves
- Alaves 2-1 Espanyol
- Celta Vigo 4-0 Alaves
- Alaves 2-1 Villarreal
- Mallorca 2-1 Alaves
Away
- Cadiz 1-1 Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad 3-0 Cadiz
- Cadiz 3-0 Elche
- Sevilla 1-1 Cadiz
- Cadiz 2-3 Bilbao
Alaves team news
John Guidetti is the only injury concern for the hosts ahead of this fixture.
Cadiz team news
Varazdat Haroyan and Carlos Akapo will be unavailable for Sergio González selection due to injuries.
Prediction and odds
While Alaves will be playing for pride and to complete their season Cadiz should come out guns blazing in search of all three points as they look to secure safety on the final day.
- Cadiz Win
- Draw
- Goals under 2.5