01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Real Valladolid or draw (X2)65%
- Under 3.5 goals79%
Segunda División24°13 km/h
Läs på svenskaMarcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
TEXT: Real Valladolid's five-game losing streak casts a shadow over their visit to Cádiz. Despite Valladolid's poor run, the model sees them as slight favorites with a 39% chance of victory. Cádiz may only have a 33% chance of winning but have the recent-form edge, having picked up two points this season compared to Valladolid's zero.
The hosts prefer a possession-based game with a high press, whereas Valladolid leans on a more balanced and physical approach. Cádiz's style might be key here, as they generate 0.25 expected goals within 8 seconds of winning the ball, suggesting they can capitalize quickly on turnovers. In contrast, Valladolid has managed just 0.1 xG in similar situations. However, Cádiz's overall xG per match is only marginally higher at 1.1 compared to Valladolid's 0.8.
With a small head-to-head sample of just two matches since 2023, where Cádiz has yet to win, current form and expected goals should weigh more heavily. The most likely scorelines—1-1, 0-1, and 1-0—all sit at 11% or higher, underscoring the expected closeness of this contest. Both teams to score is almost a coin flip at 48%, while the probability for over 2.5 goals is modest at 42%.
In terms of betting angles, there's notable value on Valladolid to win at odds of 2.95 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. The model's 39% probability represents a 15% edge over these bookmakers. While Valladolid's form is grim, the odds provide an attractive risk-reward scenario for those willing to back the visitors to turn their fortunes around.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Cádiz | X | 2 · Real Valladolid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.55 | 3.00 | EV+ 17% 3.00 |
| Betfair Exchange | 2.58 | 3.20 | EV+ 25% 3.20 |
| Betsafe | 2.55 | 2.95 | EV+ 7% 2.75 |
| Betsson | 2.55 | 2.95 | EV+ 7% 2.75 |
| Nordicbet | 2.55 | 2.95 | EV+ 7% 2.75 |
| Paddy Power | 2.15 | 3.00 | EV+ 28% 3.30 |
| Pinnacle | 2.70 | 3.07 | EV+ 15% 2.95 |
Odds updated 30 Aug, 11:35
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Real Valladolid win since 24 August — the odds have shortened from 3.22 to 2.95 (−8%).
2.43 → 2.70
3.01 → 3.07
3.22 → 2.95
Pinnacle · 4 recorded price levels · 24/08/2026 → 30/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Segunda División data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Cádiz | Real Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 2 | 0 |
| xPoints | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| xG per match | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| xGA per match | 0.66 | 0.66 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.25 | 0.1 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.23 | 0.1 |
| Playing style | Cádiz | Real Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| Field tilt | 0.45 | 0.6 |
| xT per match | 0.53 | 0.64 |
| xTA per match | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 28 | 27 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.26 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.3 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.33 | 0.12 |
| Entries into the box per match | 6 | 9 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 10 |
| Pass completion % | 0.79 | 0.79 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.73 | 0.76 |
| Passes per match | 409 | 471 |
| Passes against per match | 336 | 385 |
| Switches of play per match | 27.9 | 44.5 |
| Long balls per match | 34 | 43 |
| Set pieces | Cádiz | Real Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Corners against per match | 4.1 | 4 |
| xG per corner | 0.04 | 0 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.44 | 0.29 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.62 | 0.25 |
| Other | Cádiz | Real Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.66 | 0.77 |
| The goalkeepers | Jokin Ezkieta (Cádiz) | Álvaro Aceves Catalina (Real Valladolid) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 9 | 3 |
| Save % | 82% | 50% |
| xG prevented | 69% | 55% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Real Valladolid a 39% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Cádiz 33%, draw 28%, Real Valladolid 39%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 14% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 42% and under at 58%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 48% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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