Eldense vs Cadiz Predictions

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Segunda DivisiónSegunda División · Spain
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Eldense

Eldense

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 1 - 1

Cadiz

Cadiz

🗓️ Saturday, 22 Aug 2026 at 21:30 CEST (venue time) · 19:30 UTC (your time)📍 Estadio Nuevo Pepico Amat, Elda

Win Probability (1X2)

Eldense 34%Draw 37%Cadiz 29%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Match Result

7/10

Eldense and Cadiz Share the Spoils in Four-Goal Segunda Thriller

Eldense and Cadiz played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Estadio Pepico Amat, with both sides trading blows in a tightly contested Segunda División encounter. The hosts edged possession with 52% and made the most of their limited chances, converting two of just three shots on goal, while Cadiz, despite failing to register a single shot on target, capitalized on defensive lapses to secure a point. The match saw momentum swing repeatedly: Eldense took the lead early in the second half, only for Cadiz to respond five minutes later. The home side regained the advantage in the 70th minute, but Cadiz once again found an answer just four minutes later. Both teams showed attacking intent but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to claim all three points, with disciplined defending and a flurry of midfield battles defining the closing stages.

😅 AI Prediction Report

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Predicted

1 - 1

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Actual

2 - 2

✅Result
❌BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results0/2 hit

Correct Score — 1-1
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Under 2.5 Goals — Under
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Key Moments

49' — Goal

Mariano Carmona puts Eldense ahead with a clinical finish after a flowing move.

54' — Goal

Urko Izeta levels for Cadiz, capitalizing on a defensive lapse.

70' — Goal

Eldense retake the lead through a well-worked team move.

74' — Goal

Ibon Sánchez equalizes for Cadiz, ensuring the points are shared.

67' — Yellow Card

Cadiz's midfield picks up a third yellow, highlighting their combative approach.

Eldense

Eldense

6.5/10

Eldense demonstrated clinical finishing, scoring twice from their only two shots on target. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed for fluid transitions and control in midfield, as evidenced by their slight edge in possession (52%). However, their inability to maintain leads and defensive lapses after scoring left them vulnerable, as Cadiz twice pegged them back. The hosts kept their discipline with only four fouls and no cards, but a lack of attacking threat beyond the goals limited their ability to press home the advantage.

Key Players

Mariano Carmona: Scored a crucial goal to open the scoring in the 49th minute.
Jordi Martín: Provided energy and creativity in midfield, contributing to both attacking phases.

Strengths

Clinical finishingDisciplined defendingMidfield control

Weaknesses

Struggled to protect leadsLimited attacking output (only 3 shots)Vulnerable to quick responses
Cadiz

Cadiz

6.5/10

Cadiz showed resilience and opportunism, twice coming from behind despite not registering a single shot on target. Their 3-1-4-2 formation provided width and numbers in midfield, helping them stay competitive in possession (48%) and win more fouls (8). Defensive solidity was marred by moments of indiscipline, as reflected in their three yellow cards. Ultimately, Cadiz's ability to capitalize on Eldense's lapses and their fighting spirit earned them a deserved point.

Key Players

Urko Izeta: Scored Cadiz's first equalizer in the 54th minute.
Ibon Sánchez: Netted the second equalizer in the 74th minute to secure the draw.

Strengths

Resilience under pressureEffective midfield pressingAbility to respond quickly to setbacks

Weaknesses

No shots on targetDefensive indiscipline (3 yellow cards)Struggled to create clear chances

Tactical Analysis

Eldense set up in a 4-2-3-1, focusing on midfield solidity and quick transitions through the central areas. Their approach allowed them to control possession and dictate the tempo, but their lack of width limited attacking options. Cadiz countered with a 3-1-4-2, flooding the midfield and pressing high to disrupt Eldense's build-up. This created a congested central area, leading to frequent turnovers and a physical contest, as shown by Cadiz's higher foul count and yellow cards. Both teams made use of set pieces, but neither managed to carve out clear-cut chances from dead-ball situations. Tactical substitutions in midfield aimed to inject energy, but neither side could find a decisive breakthrough late on.

Turning Point

Ibon Sánchez's 74th-minute equalizer for Cadiz, which extinguished Eldense's hopes of a home victory and ensured a share of the spoils.

Man of the Match

Mariano Carmona

His opening goal and tireless work up front set the tone for Eldense's attacking efforts.

Eldense vs Cadiz: Match Preview

Eldense come into the new Segunda División season off the back of a poor pre-season, losing three consecutive friendlies and conceding twice per game on average. Cadiz’s summer form is only marginally better, with one win and four defeats in their last five, and an attack that has failed to score in two of those outings. Both sides start the campaign with a clean slate in the league table, but the lack of momentum is notable for each.

Statistically, this profiles as a low-event match. Eldense averaged just 1.0 goal scored and 2.0 conceded in their last five, while Cadiz managed 0.8 for and 1.6 against. Both teams have struggled to create clear-cut chances, and neither side kept more than one clean sheet in pre-season. The first half has accounted for most of the goals in both teams’ recent matches (Eldense 4 first-half goals, Cadiz 3), but overall BTTS has only landed in three of Eldense’s last five and two of Cadiz’s.

The model expects a tight, low-scoring contest with neither side able to impose themselves offensively. With no competitive form to draw on and both teams showing blunt attacks, a 1-1 draw emerges as the most likely outcome. The probability distribution is flat, but under 2.5 goals and a share of the points are both favoured by the underlying rates.

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Win Probability
Eldense 37% Draw 31% Cadiz 32%

Over 2.5 Goals

32%

BTTS: Yes

40%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 0-0 · 1-1

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Eldense vs Cadiz Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
34%
37%
29%
Eldense 34%Draw 37%Cadiz 29%
Both Teams to Score
47%
53%
Yes 47%No 53%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
36%
64%
Over 2.5 36%Under 2.5 64%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Eldense vs Cadiz that most previews miss.

  • 1Across their last five matches, Eldense have failed to score in two and never scored more than once except in a friendly against Al-Ettifaq.
  • 2Cadiz’s last five have produced under 2.5 goals in three out of five, with only one clean sheet kept.
  • 3All three recent head-to-heads have been won by the away side, with no draws and an average of 2.7 goals per game.

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The Case For This Eldense vs Cadiz Prediction

This fixture profiles as a low-scoring, evenly matched opener between two sides with limited recent attacking output and no competitive season data to suggest a clear edge. Both Eldense and Cadiz have struggled for goals in pre-season, and the underlying rates suggest a contest likely to be decided by fine margins.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Eldense have lost three straight friendlies, scoring just twice in that span.
  • →Cadiz have failed to score in two of their last five, averaging just 0.8 goals per game.

Match Context

  • →Head-to-head meetings have produced away wins in two of the last three, but the overall sample is small.

How Eldense and Cadiz Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Eldense vs Cadiz Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

EldenseEldenselast 5 matches
Rodri
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Smith
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Bustillo
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

CadizCadizlast 5 matches
Jzetasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

V. Kopotunsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Pascualsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. CorderoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Eldense have lost three consecutive friendlies, conceding twice per game and struggling to find attacking rhythm. Cadiz’s pre-season has also been patchy, with just one win and two blanks in their last five. Neither side brings momentum into the league opener.

Eldense vs Cadiz — Last 5 Matches

EldenseEldenseLast 5 results
L0-1
L1-3
L1-2
W3-1
L0-3
L@ Albacete0-1
Lvs Villarreal II1-3
L@ Real Murcia1-2
Wvs Al-Ettifaq3-1
L@ Valencia0-3

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
CadizCadizLast 5 results
L1-3
W2-0
L1-3
L0-1
L0-1
Lvs Las Palmas1-3
Wvs Granada CF2-0
Lvs AD Ceuta FC1-3
Lvs Cordoba0-1
Lvs Leicester0-1

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form

What History Says: Eldense vs Cadiz

The last three meetings between these sides have all been won by the away team, including a 4-1 win for Cadiz at Eldense last season. However, the small sample and lack of draws suggest volatility rather than a clear pattern.

Eldense vs Cadiz Head-to-Head History

Last 3 meetings between these sides

2

Eldense wins

0

Draws

1

Cadiz wins

67%0% draws33%
18 Jan 25Eldense vs Cadiz1-4
4 Dec 24Cadiz vs Eldense0-1
28 Sept 24Cadiz vs Eldense1-2

Things to Watch: Eldense vs Cadiz

  • ⚠️No competitive season data available for either side; all rates are based on friendlies.
  • ⚠️Pre-season form is a weak predictor; lineups and tactical intent may shift for the league opener.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations are not possible.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk — always gamble responsibly.

Final Verdict

Eldense 1–1 Cadiz

A 1-1 draw is the likeliest outcome, driven by both sides’ low pre-season scoring rates and lack of attacking edge. The biggest risk to this call is the unpredictability of the opening day, with tactical changes or new signings potentially altering the match dynamic.

Eldense vs Cadiz: Common Questions

Who will win Eldense vs Cadiz?

The model gives Eldense a 34% chance of winning, Cadiz a 29% chance, and the draw a 37% probability. With both sides showing similar pre-season form and no clear attacking advantage, a draw is the most likely result.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Eldense vs Cadiz?

Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 64% probability, with both teams averaging under 2 goals per game combined in their last five matches. The data points to a low-scoring encounter.

Are both teams likely to score in Eldense vs Cadiz?

Both teams to score is rated at 47%, slightly less likely than not. Eldense have failed to score in two of their last five, and Cadiz in two as well, suggesting at least one clean sheet is more probable.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Eldense vs Cadiz: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 15 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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