Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
There will be fireworks when Granada and Cadiz face each other in the Andalusian derby on Saturday afternoon. Los Granadinos aim to build on back-to-back wins over Eldense and Gijon and they are seen as favourites to pick up all three points from the round 16 clash. Both Loic Williams and Carlos Neva remain on the treatment table, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. Experienced tactician Fran Escriba should stick to the 4-4-2 formation.
The Yellow Submarine, meanwhile, head into the local derby following a 2-0 win over yet another Andalusian side Cordoba. Cadiz, though, have been struggling on the travels of late, losing three of their last four away games, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. Both Zaldua and Fernandez limped off with injuries in the last league match, with duo Fali – Ramos being ready to step up.
Highlighted Team (Granada):
Granada are an Andalusian football club that plays in Spanish La Liga. The club were founded on 14 April, 1931 and they have yet to win the Primera Division trophy. El Grana, though, booked their place in the Spanish Cup final in 1959, but Barcelona proved to be a big catch for the Andalusian outfit.
Granada host their rivals at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, the stadium that was built in 1995. The capacity of the stadium is 23,934. Granada’s main rivals are fellow Andalusian team Sevilla, but Real Betis are regarded as the club’s bitter rivals as well.
The likes of Yacine Brahimi, Juan Aguero, Gustavo Benitez, Pahinho, Denis Milar, Julio Montero Castillo, Capi, Cesar and Jose Mingorance are famous players that were part of the Estadio El Sadar outfit in the past. The original colour of Granada’s kits were blue and white, but after the Spanish Civil War the club chiefs bought new ones (red and white).