Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Cartagena will be looking to bounce back after back-to-back defeats against Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna, with the latter being a particularly heavy 5-1 loss. Los Blanquinegros have struggled to find consistency in recent matches, though they head into this match without any new injury concerns. Aiming to get back on track in front of their home fans, Cartagena will need to sharpen up at both ends to secure a positive result.
Huesca, meanwhile, are eager to end their five-game winless run, most recently sharing the points in a 1-1 draw with Zaragoza. The visitors have been struggling to turn draws into wins, a trend they will be keen to reverse. With Hugo Vallejo sidelined through injury, Huesca may need to rely on other attacking options to break down Cartagena’s defence. Given both sides’ need for points and difficulties at the back, a lively encounter seems likely, with both teams expected to find the net.
Highlighted Team (Cartagena):
Founded on July 25, 1995, Cartagena is a Spanish football club that plays in La Liga 2. Los Boquerones dropped to Segunda B in the 2011/12 season, but following an eight-year absence, they returned to the Spanish second tier.
Cartagena play home matches at Cartagonova, the venue which can hold 15,105 spectators. The stadium was built by CMMP Arquitectos in 1987, and opened the following year. Real Murcia are regarded as the club’s main rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the Derbi of the Region of Murcia. Toche is leading Cartagena’s all-time top goalscoring chart with 39 goals.
Los Boquerones are well known for their black shirts with white stripes. Red, on the other hand, is the dominant colour of the club’s away kit. It has to be noted that Cartagena have never competed in la liga. The club’s highest ranking in the Segunda Division came in the 2009/10 season when they finished the campaign in 5th position in the standings.