Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Cartagena and Real Oviedo square off against each other at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova in the closing match of the La Liga 2 round 36. Los Albinegros aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Real Valladolid and Sporting Gijon and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against los Azules. Head coach Julian Calero should have a full squad to choose from for Monday’s encounter.
Real Oviedo, on the other hand, are eager to stay in the playoffs berth. Even though los Azules are not regarded as good travellers away win should be considered as Cartagena do not seem to be at the top of their game. Speaking of the visiting side, all Luismi, Santiago Cazorla, Mario Hernandez, and Rodrigo Tarin are out of contention with injuries, while David Costa is a major doubt and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
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.