Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Segunda División match.
Matches between teams battling for survival are always thrilling contests filled with intense competition and standout moments. What can we expect this time around?
Tenerife
The home side have not managed a single win this season. Nevertheless, they average 0.7 goals per match, which isn't the worst figure for a team at the bottom. Their defensive issues, however, are prominent: Tenerife concede twice as much as they score, at a rate of 1.4 goals per game. For instance, in their last leg, they let in two goals against Castellón and could have conceded more, allowing eight shots on target. It's worth noting that most matches involving the team have been high-scoring, with a total over 1.5 goals in four of their seven games.
FC Cartagena
The visitors have started the season slightly better and, unlike Tenerife, have secured two victories. However, they also face defensive challenges, conceding an average of 1.57 goals. Additionally, Cartagena's matches this season have been quite entertaining, with a total over 2.5 goals occurring in five out of seven instances.
Tenerife vs FC Cartagena Prediction
Both matches between these teams last season were also high-scoring affairs, with a total over 1.5 goals achieved in each. Given that they both need points, this match is likely to be rich in goal-scoring opportunities, as both defences have struggled early this season.
