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Cadiz 2-2 Espanyol – Result & Analysis

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La Liga · Regular Season - 8

Kick-off

Sun 9 Oct 2022

15:15

Venue

Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla

Competition

La Liga

Spain

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Espanyol at 48%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cadiz vs Espanyol fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

✍️ Match Preview

Analysis

Espanyol make the trip to Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla to face Cadiz in La Liga, Regular Season - 8. The match kicks off on Sunday 9 October 2022 at 15:15 UTC.

Form

Cadiz (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 La Liga fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L L W D. They are averaging 0.30 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in only 10% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. Cadiz have played only a handful of La Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

At home at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Cadiz have gone 3W 2D 5L this season (10 games, 1.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.

Espanyol's overall La Liga record this term: 1W 4D 5L from 10 games (0.70 PPG). Last five: L W L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Espanyol have played only a handful of La Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

When travelling in La Liga this season, Espanyol have posted 1W 3D 6L from 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

A near-identical PPG reading — 0.80 for Cadiz, 0.70 for Espanyol — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.

H2H History

Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 2 meetings: Cadiz 0W, Espanyol 1W, 1D.

These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.0 per game across 2 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 18 Jan 2022, ended 2–2 with a draw.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

Trading

Cadiz half-time and goal-timing data (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 46% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 63% of the time; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they fail to score in 42% of games.

Espanyol half-time and goal-timing data (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cadiz 40% versus Espanyol 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cadiz 38% | Espanyol 49%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Cadiz 0.92 xG and Espanyol 1.39 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cadiz attack 0.665 / defence 1.170 | Espanyol attack 0.968 / defence 1.002. League average goals — home 1.374 / away 1.225. Cadiz's attack strength of 0.665 is below the league average — the 0.92 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 45 Cadiz games / 45 Espanyol games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Cadiz 25% | Draw 27% | Espanyol 48%. Fair-value odds: Cadiz 4.00 | Draw 3.70 | Espanyol 2.08. Espanyol hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.30. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.30 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Picks & Verdict

On the Poisson output, Espanyol are the pick at 48% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Espanyol if the outright odds are short.

The Poisson model projects 2.30 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 40% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.

Poisson assigns a 45% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Cadiz 30% | Espanyol 60% BTTS from recent games.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (0W–1D–1W), with no clear historical advantage.
Form Espanyol Poisson xG (1.39) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.80) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 40% — the model points to an Under 2.5 outcome.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Cadiz vs Espanyol | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla • Kick-off: Sunday 9 Oct 2022, 15:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Cadiz 25% | Draw 27% | Espanyol 48% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 45% | xG Cadiz 0.92 / Espanyol 1.39 • Poisson strength factors: Cadiz attack 0.665 / def 1.170 | Espanyol attack 0.968 / def 1.002 | league avg home 1.374 / away 1.225 • Poisson stance: Espanyol (48%) — moderate lean

🧮 Prediction Model

0.92

Cadiz xG

Expected Goals

1.39

Espanyol xG

25%
27%
48%
Cadiz Draw Espanyol

45%

BTTS

67%

Over 1.5

40%

Over 2.5

20%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Cadiz vs Espanyol kick off?

Cadiz vs Espanyol kicked off at 15:15 on Sunday 9 October 2022 at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.

What was the final score in Cadiz vs Espanyol?

Cadiz 2 - 2 Espanyol.

Where is Cadiz vs Espanyol being played?

The match is being played at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.

What competition is Cadiz vs Espanyol part of?

Cadiz vs Espanyol is a Regular Season - 8 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).

Who is favourite to win Cadiz vs Espanyol?

Our statistical model gives Cadiz a 25% chance of winning, Espanyol a 48% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Espanyol the favourite.

Will both teams score in Cadiz vs Espanyol?

Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Cadiz and Espanyol will score (BTTS).

Will Cadiz vs Espanyol have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%.

What is the head-to-head record between Cadiz and Espanyol?

Record (2 meetings): Cadiz 0W | Draws 1 | Espanyol 1W.

What form are Cadiz and Espanyol in?

Cadiz (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.30 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-L-L-W-D. Espanyol (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-W-L-L-D.

🧮 Model Insight

Where the Numbers Come From

Working from Cadiz's attack rating (0.67) and Espanyol's defence rating (1.00), the model arrives at 0.92 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Espanyol's attack (0.97x) against Cadiz's defence (1.17x) — and the away total comes out at 1.39.

These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.3%. Close behind: 0-1 (12.2%), 0-0 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Espanyol Win

25%

Cadiz

4.03

27%

Draw

3.66

48%

Espanyol

2.09

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

0 – 1

13.9%

Away win

Most likely

1 – 1

12.7%

Draw

0 – 0

10.0%

Draw

Expected Goals & Win Odds

0.92

Cadiz xG

Total xG

2.30

1.39

Espanyol xG

25%
27%
48%
CadizDrawEspanyol

4.03

25%

Home win

3.66

27%

Draw

2.09

48%

Away win

Goals Markets

67%

Over 1.5

1.49

33%

Under 1.5

3.03

40%

Over 2.5

2.50

60%

Under 2.5

1.67

20%

Over 3.5

5.00

80%

Under 3.5

1.25

8%

Over 4.5

12.50

92%

Under 4.5

1.09

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

45%

BTTS Yes

2.22

55%

BTTS No

1.82

Clean Sheet

25%

Cadiz

4.01

40%

Espanyol

2.50

Win to Nil

6%

Cadiz

16.16

19%

Espanyol

5.22

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 10.0 13.9 9.6 4.5 1.5 0.4
1 9.1 12.7 8.8 4.1 1.4 0.4
2 4.2 5.8 4.0 1.9 0.6 0.2
3 1.3 1.8 1.2 0.6 0.2 0.1
4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.1
5 0.1 0.1 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 0.915
λ Away (xG) 1.388
Total xG 2.303
League avg home goals 1.374
League avg away goals 1.225
Cadiz attack strength 0.665
Cadiz defence strength 1.170
Espanyol attack strength 0.968
Espanyol defence strength 1.002
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 45 / 45

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Cadiz vs Espanyol?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.

How many goals are Cadiz and Espanyol expected to score?

The model projects 0.92 expected goals for Cadiz and 1.39 for Espanyol, a combined total of 2.30.

How confident is the prediction model for Cadiz vs Espanyol?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Recent Form Overview

Cadiz come into this having played 45 games, going 9W 16D 20L for 0.96 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-W-D. It's still early in the season for Cadiz, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

On the other side, Espanyol sit at 1.04 PPG from 45 outings (11W 14D 20L), a run that reads L-W-L-L-D across their last five. It's still early in the season for Espanyol, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.96 PPG for Cadiz against 1.04 for Espanyol. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.

How They Fare by Venue

Cadiz's home form reads 3W 9D 10L across 22 games on their own ground, a 0.82 PPG return.

Away from home, Espanyol have taken 0.59 points per game from 22 outings (2W 7D 13L). That's a step down from their 1.04 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Espanyol's season.

Attack vs Defence

Cadiz are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.44 conceded per game recently; Espanyol are on 1.09 scored and 1.49 conceded.

Last 45 Results — La Liga

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Cadiz

Cadiz

Early Season
L L L W D
Espanyol

Espanyol

Early Season
L W L L D
45 Played 45
9/16/20 W / D / L 11/14/20
0.96 Points Per Game 1.04
0.80 Avg Goals Scored 1.09
1.44 Avg Goals Conceded 1.49
2.24 Avg Goals / Game 2.58
15 Clean Sheets 11
18 BTTS 26
17 Over 2.5 Games 22
Cadiz

Cadiz

D
H Villarreal
0–0 HT 0–0
01 Oct
W
A Valladolid
1–0 HT 0–0
16 Sep
L
H Barcelona
0–4 HT 0–0
10 Sep
L
A Celta Vigo
0–3 HT 0–0
02 Sep
L
H Athletic Club
0–4 HT 0–1
29 Aug
L
A Osasuna
0–2 HT 0–1
20 Aug
L
H Real Sociedad
0–1 HT 0–1
14 Aug
W
A Alaves
1–0 HT 0–0
22 May
D
H Real Madrid
1–1 HT 1–1
15 May
L
A Real Sociedad
0–3 HT 0–1
12 May
W
H Elche
3–0 HT 0–0
07 May
D
A Sevilla
1–1 HT 0–1
29 Apr
L
H Athletic Club
2–3 HT 0–3
21 Apr
W
A Barcelona
1–0 HT 0–0
18 Apr
L
H Real Betis
1–2 HT 0–0
09 Apr
D
A Valencia
0–0 HT 0–0
03 Apr
W
H Villarreal
1–0 HT 0–0
20 Mar
L
A Atletico Madrid
1–2 HT 1–1
11 Mar
W
H Rayo Vallecano
2–0 HT 0–0
06 Mar
D
A Granada CF
0–0 HT 0–0
28 Feb
D
H Getafe
1–1 HT 1–1
19 Feb
D
H Celta Vigo
0–0 HT 0–0
12 Feb
L
A Mallorca
1–2 HT 1–1
05 Feb
W
A Levante
2–0 HT 1–0
22 Jan
D
H Espanyol
2–2 HT 0–1
18 Jan
L
A Osasuna
0–2 HT 0–1
09 Jan
L
H Sevilla
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Jan
D
A Real Madrid
0–0 HT 0–0
19 Dec
D
H Granada CF
1–1 HT 1–0
13 Dec
L
A Elche
1–3 HT 0–1
05 Dec
L
H Atletico Madrid
1–4 HT 0–0
28 Nov
L
A Getafe
0–4 HT 0–1
21 Nov
W
A Athletic Club
1–0 HT 1–0
05 Nov
D
H Mallorca
1–1 HT 0–1
31 Oct
D
A Villarreal
3–3 HT 2–1
26 Oct
L
H Alaves
0–2 HT 0–1
23 Oct
L
A Espanyol
0–2 HT 0–1
18 Oct
D
H Valencia
0–0 HT 0–0
02 Oct
L
A Rayo Vallecano
1–3 HT 1–2
26 Sep
D
H Barcelona
0–0 HT 0–0
23 Sep
W
A Celta Vigo
2–1 HT 2–0
17 Sep
L
H Real Sociedad
0–2 HT 0–0
12 Sep
L
H Osasuna
2–3 HT 1–0
29 Aug
D
A Real Betis
1–1 HT 1–1
20 Aug
D
H Levante
1–1 HT 0–1
14 Aug
Espanyol

Espanyol

D
H Valencia
2–2 HT 0–0
02 Oct
L
A Real Sociedad
1–2 HT 1–2
18 Sep
L
H Sevilla
2–3 HT 1–3
10 Sep
W
A Athletic Club
1–0 HT 0–0
04 Sep
L
H Real Madrid
1–3 HT 1–1
28 Aug
L
H Rayo Vallecano
0–2 HT 0–1
19 Aug
D
A Celta Vigo
2–2 HT 0–1
13 Aug
D
A Granada CF
0–0 HT 0–0
22 May
D
H Valencia
1–1 HT 1–1
14 May
L
A Alaves
1–2 HT 1–1
11 May
D
H Osasuna
1–1 HT 0–1
08 May
L
A Real Madrid
0–4 HT 0–2
30 Apr
L
H Rayo Vallecano
0–1 HT 0–1
21 Apr
L
A Atletico Madrid
1–2 HT 0–0
17 Apr
W
H Celta Vigo
1–0 HT 0–0
10 Apr
L
A Real Sociedad
0–1 HT 0–0
04 Apr
W
H Mallorca
1–0 HT 1–0
20 Mar
D
A Levante
1–1 HT 0–0
12 Mar
W
H Getafe
2–0 HT 2–0
05 Mar
L
A Villarreal
1–5 HT 0–3
27 Feb
D
H Sevilla
1–1 HT 0–1
20 Feb
D
H Barcelona
2–2 HT 1–1
13 Feb
L
A Athletic Club
1–2 HT 1–2
07 Feb
L
H Real Betis
1–4 HT 1–2
21 Jan
D
A Cadiz
2–2 HT 1–0
18 Jan
L
H Elche
1–2 HT 1–2
10 Jan
W
A Valencia
2–1 HT 0–0
31 Dec
L
A Celta Vigo
1–3 HT 0–1
17 Dec
W
H Levante
4–3 HT 1–2
11 Dec
L
A Rayo Vallecano
0–1 HT 0–0
05 Dec
W
H Real Sociedad
1–0 HT 0–0
28 Nov
L
A Barcelona
0–1 HT 0–0
20 Nov
W
H Granada CF
2–0 HT 2–0
06 Nov
L
A Getafe
1–2 HT 1–1
31 Oct
D
H Athletic Club
1–1 HT 1–0
26 Oct
D
A Elche
2–2 HT 0–1
23 Oct
W
H Cadiz
2–0 HT 1–0
18 Oct
W
H Real Madrid
2–1 HT 1–0
03 Oct
L
A Sevilla
0–2 HT 0–1
25 Sep
W
H Alaves
1–0 HT 0–0
22 Sep
D
A Real Betis
2–2 HT 1–2
19 Sep
L
H Atletico Madrid
1–2 HT 1–0
12 Sep
L
A Mallorca
0–1 HT 0–1
27 Aug
D
H Villarreal
0–0 HT 0–0
21 Aug
D
A Osasuna
0–0 HT 0–0
14 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Cadiz and Espanyol in coming into this match?

Cadiz have gone 9W 16D 20L in their last 45 games (0.96 PPG), while Espanyol have gone 11W 14D 20L in their last 45 (1.04 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Cadiz at home or Espanyol away?

Cadiz's home record (0.82 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cadiz at home: 0.82 PPG; Espanyol away: 0.59 PPG.

Have Cadiz or Espanyol been keeping clean sheets recently?

Cadiz have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Espanyol in 24%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

The Rivalry So Far

These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 21 April 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.

Notable Numbers

The last 3 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cadiz have gone 0W 2D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Espanyol — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 4 Meetings

Cadiz

0

Cadiz

3

Draws

Espanyol

1

Espanyol

Recent Meetings

Espanyol
0–0
21 Apr 23
Cadiz
Cadiz
2–2
09 Oct 22
Espanyol
Cadiz
2–2
18 Jan 22
Espanyol
Espanyol
2–0
18 Oct 21
Cadiz

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Cadiz and Espanyol?

From 4 meetings on record, Cadiz have won 0, Espanyol have won 1, and 3 have been drawn.

When did Cadiz and Espanyol last play each other?

They last met on 21 April 2023, when Espanyol 0-0 Cadiz.

Who has won more matches between Cadiz and Espanyol?

Espanyol have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 4 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Early Goal Trends

Cadiz see a goal before the break in 46% of their matches.

Espanyol see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.

Full-Time Markets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cadiz 41%, Espanyol 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Cadiz) and 59% (Espanyol).

On the defensive side: Cadiz keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Cadiz have failed to score in 46% of games; Espanyol in 36%.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Cadiz home games / Espanyol away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Cadiz Cadiz Early Season
Metric All
(45 games)
Venue
(22 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 26/45
(57.8%)
10/22
(45.5%)
2+ Goals Before HT 9/45
(20%)
3/22
(13.6%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 12/19
(63.2%)
8/12
(66.7%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 7/19
(36.8%)
6/12
(50%)
Winning at HT 6/45
(13.3%)
2/22
(9.1%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/45
(6.7%)
2/22
(9.1%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 4/45
(8.9%)
2/22
(9.1%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 18/45
(40%)
9/22
(40.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals 17/45
(37.8%)
8/22
(36.4%)
Over 3.5 Goals 10/45
(22.2%)
6/22
(27.3%)
Clean Sheet 15/45
(33.3%)
7/22
(31.8%)
Failed to Score 19/45
(42.2%)
10/22
(45.5%)
Espanyol Espanyol Early Season
Metric All
(45 games)
Venue
(22 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 31/45
(68.9%)
13/22
(59.1%)
2+ Goals Before HT 16/45
(35.6%)
7/22
(31.8%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 11/14
(78.6%)
7/9
(77.8%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 4/14
(28.6%)
3/9
(33.3%)
Winning at HT 8/45
(17.8%)
1/22
(4.5%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/45
(6.7%)
1/22
(4.5%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 6/45
(13.3%)
3/22
(13.6%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 26/45
(57.8%)
13/22
(59.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals 22/45
(48.9%)
13/22
(59.1%)
Over 3.5 Goals 13/45
(28.9%)
7/22
(31.8%)
Clean Sheet 11/45
(24.4%)
3/22
(13.6%)
Failed to Score 11/45
(24.4%)
8/22
(36.4%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Cadiz play Espanyol?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 41% of Cadiz's recent matches and 59% of Espanyol's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Cadiz vs Espanyol usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Cadiz's recent games and 59% of Espanyol's, pointing to a tighter contest.

📰

Cadiz and Espanyol share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

The points were shared at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Regular Season - 8, as Cadiz and Espanyol drew 2-2 in the La Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Cadiz 0.92 xG and Espanyol 1.39 xG, a combined 2.30. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Cadiz beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cadiz attack 0.67 / defence 1.17 against Espanyol attack 0.97 / defence 1.00, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Cadiz 25% | Draw 27% | Espanyol 48%, with Espanyol to win its most likely call at 48%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 27%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 67% and landed. Over 3.5 was 20% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 43% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cadiz 38%, Espanyol 49%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Cadiz's trading profile (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.

Espanyol's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Cadiz 0.96 PPG, Espanyol 1.04 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Cadiz (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.82 average — above their attacking norm. Espanyol (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.86 average — above their attacking norm.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 40% Over 2.5 probability, but 4 goals scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 45% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data bucked — 43% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game went over.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.