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Spanish giant FC Barcelona will host Cadiz at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the temporary home ground for Barcelona. The Camp Nou is under construction, and Barca will use Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as their home ground until the end of November 2024. Furthermore, it will be the first home game for the Xavi boys at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Barcelona, the champions of Spain, started their new league campaign with a disappointing draw against Getafe FC. But the Xavi boys are very desperate to get full three points tonight at their new home ground. On the other hand, Cadiz’s starting in the new league campaign was with a victory against Alavez. But it will not be an easy task to get points from Barcelona.
Stats and Facts
Having won each of their last 11 home games against Cadiz in La Liga, Barcelona lost points in their most recent three home games. They won just one of their last three home games against Cadiz.
Barca’s recent form in La Liga has been a matter of concern for the manager, Xavi Hernandez. They won just one of their last five league games, while they lost three and tied the remaining one. But before these five games, Barca secured 15 victories out of their 19 matches in La Liga.
However, Barca’s record against Cadiz is good enough. They won their last two games without conceding a single goal against them. Furthermore, Cadiz haven’t won a single game in their last five matches away from home.
Team News
Barca boss Xavi Hernandez has to change his squad tonight against Cadiz. Brazilian winger Rafinha was sent off in their opening game in La Liga. He is now suspended for three games.
However, defender Ronaldo Araujo played the opening game for Barcelona. But the Uruguayan defender has suffered a thigh injury during the training session. He is set to miss at least a month. Barcelona will also miss the service of their new signing, Inigo Martinez. Sergio Roberto is the favorite to replace Araujo, while Gavi is likely to start against Cadiz.
As for Cadiz, they will miss the service of Brian Ocampo, Guardiola, and Victor Chust due to injury problems.
The Possible Lineup for Barcelona:
Ter Stegen; Roberto, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Pedri, De Jong, Gundogan; Ezzalzouli, Lewandowski, Gavi
The Possible Lineup for Cadiz:
Ledesma; Carcelen, Fali, L Hernandez, J Hernandez; Alejo, Emeterio, Alcaraz, Machis; Ramos, Roger
Prediction: Barca 2-0 Cadiz
As the first home game of the season, FC Barcelona are desperate to secure a victory tonight. Their frontline with Robert Lewandowski is strong enough to score goals against Cadiz. Moreover, Barca will have a home advantage tonight with thousands of their fans.
Betfair Odds
Barcelona: 1.25
Draw: 6.32
Cadiz: 14.77
