Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Cordoba and Cartagena square off against each other at Estadio Nuevo Arcangel in the opening match of the Segunda Division round 10. Cordoba suffered a 1-0 loss to Granada in the Andalusian derby, but it is well known that they produced much better showings at home than on the travels. Midfielder Theo Zidane is banned for Friday’s clash, while there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team.
Los Blanquinegros, on the other hand, failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Tenerife and Racing Ferrol and given Cordoba’s fine home record, we predict that the visitors are going to return to Murcia empty-handed. To make things even worse for the away team, both Mini and Tequia limped off with injuries in the last league match. You should bear in mind, though, that Cordoba have not defeated Cartagena in the Spanish second tier since May 22, 2012.
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.