TWO of La Liga's relegated teams meet on Sunday in the final league game of the season when Almeria host Cadiz.
Unusually, there is absolutely nothing to play for in Spain's final day of the season with everything sorted out from champions to European slots to the relegation dogfights.
And it's safe to say neither Almeria or Cadiz will mourn the end of this campaign
The Andalusian hosts had one of the most miserable La Liga campaigns – they were officially relegated last month and managed just two league wins all season, with their first one not coming until March.
Pepe Mel's team did manage 12 draws in their time, but they have to yet to win a single home game all season which is some going!
Cadiz's four-year stay in La Liga ended last weekend with a goalless draw at Las Palmas which ended their slim hopes of a great escape following two league wins in a row before that against Getafe and Sevilla.
But in truth, the damage was done for Mauricio Pellegrino's side because they failed to win a game between September and March.
And the pair will do battle again next season in the Segunda Division.
How the bookies view it: Hosts favourites
Almeria are uneasy favourites here at 6/5 with the visitors 11/5 and the draw 5/2, all with bet365.
Recent head to heads: Draws all the way
Not only did the sides battle out a 1-1 draw at the tart of the season in August, that's been the scoreline for the past three games between the clubs.
In fact, Almeria are actually unbeaten in 12 meetings with Cadiz in an unusual stat.
Players to watch: Leo to score again?
Brazilian playmaker Leo Baptistao can claim a respectable six goals for Almeria this season and he is 2/1 to score anytime on Saturday. He is 11/4 to net with bet365.
Veteran striker Roger could get a go here in place of the suspended Dadiz top scorer Chris Ramos. He is 9/4 to score anytime with bet365.
Predicted line-ups:
Largie Ramazani is back from suspension for Almeria, but Cadiz will be without suspended duo Victor Chust and Chris Ramos are banned for the visiting side.
Almeria: Maximiano, Pubill, Montes, Chumi, Langa, Robertone, Lopy; Baptistao, Viera, Arribas, Lozano.
Cadiz: Ledesma, Zaldua, Fali, Pires, Hernandez, Navarro, Escalante, Alcaraz, Sobrino, Roger, Juanmi.
Anything else catch the eye?
With the pressure off and nothing to play for, you would expect the handbrakes to be released and the visitors look worth a wager at a decent price against a team who can not buy a win at home this season
They haven't conceded a goal for their last three games and something has to give here – it's the league's lowest scorers Cadiz against the worst defence Almeria.
Cadiz have clearly picked up recently but left it too late for survival. Back them to win to nil at a big price of 5/1 with bet365.
It might take some time to get going this too – back a goalless draw at half time at 2/1 with bet365.
This La Liga match between Almeria and Cadiz will be played on May 25, 2024 and kick off at 17:30. Check below for our tipsters best Almeria vs Cadiz prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
