Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Segunda División match.
Eibar occupy a mid-table position and have struggled to deliver consistent performances, impeding their progress. Cartagena, on the other hand, find themselves rooted at the bottom, but are showing signs of awakening and could challenge for points.
Eibar
Eibar began the season respectably, going unbeaten in their first six matches. However, since the seventh round, their fortunes have changed: they have suffered seven defeats and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by modest Logroñés. Their attack, which previously averaged 1.5 goals per game, has faltered, managing only five goals in the subsequent ten matches. Their defence also raises concerns, having secured just three clean sheets in their last 11 games. Matches involving Eibar are often low-scoring affairs, with a total under 2.5 goals occurring in 12 out of 16 games.
Cartagena
Cartagena are in a dismal state with only two victories all season. They average merely 0.75 goals per game, with the league's worst defence conceding 1.69 goals on average. It's also noteworthy that their matches frequently end with few goals, with the total under 3 goals occurring in 13 out of 16 league fixtures.
Eibar vs Cartagena Prediction
While Eibar perform more successfully overall, they encounter problems across all departments. However, they avoid heavy defeats in their matches. Cartagena may concede heavily but have demonstrated recently that they are not entirely without hope and can trouble opponents. Therefore, it seems rational to bet on a total under, potentially with a small margin.
