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Cadiz v Granada: Expect foul play in La Liga

  • Andy Schooler
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Ruben Alcaraz, Cadiz midfielder
Ruben Alcaraz: Regularly landing the 2+ fouls bet

Our football props column is expecting fouls aplenty in Friday's sole La Liga game and has a 5/1 Bet Builder for you...


Cadiz v Granada
Friday 29 March, 20:00
Live on LaLigaTV and Viaplay Sports Online

Club football returns in Europe on Friday night and fouls look the order of the day in Spain.

These are two of the top four in La Liga when it comes to fouls drawn with Cadiz also fifth for fouls committed (Granada are in mid-table).

We also have a decent referee for fouls - Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez averages more than 27 per game. That's above the league average and makes him the eighth-best official in terms of fouls-per-game.

Throw in the fact that this is a key game in the relegation battle - it's pretty much must-win for struggling Granada, while Cadiz also desperately need points - and it should be hard fought with plenty of fouls.

Legs 1 & 2: Ruben Alcaraz and Gonzalo Villar both to commit 2+ fouls

So, how to profit?

Well, I'm turning to the player fouls market, in particular the 'to commit 2+' one.

I'm keen to prey on the midfield battle which sees Cadiz's Ruben Alcaraz go up against Granada's Gonzalo Villar.

Alcaraz has landed the 2+ fouls bet in 20 of his 27 games this season, while Villar has delivered in five of his last six.

Both men are also towards the top of the charts when it comes to fouls drawn so both make the cut for our Bet Builder.

Leg 3: Juanmi to commit 2+ fouls

Cadiz loanee Junami also gets the nod.

The forward has won this bet in four of his last five outings, committing no fewer than five fouls in the most recent home game against Atletico Madrid.

Leg 4: Javi Hernandez to commit 2+ fouls

Finally, let's add Javi Hernandez, who looks a spot of value at odds-against.

The Cadiz centre-back has landed the 2+ fouls bet in seven of his last nine starts - and he's been in the XI in the last four.

The four-fold pays just under 5/16.00 which looks worth a try.


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