Ceuta’s Struggle in the Upper Division

Typical for newly promoted teams, Ceuta finds itself at the bottom of the league standings from the opening fixtures. Huesca, on the other hand, is once again setting its sights on promotion to La Liga. To secure another crucial three points, they will need to make the journey to an African pitch.

Home Debut and Away Woes for Ceuta

Ceuta is based in the autonomous city of the same name, separated from Morocco by a defensive wall. The team has already played its inaugural Segunda match at the Estadio Alfonso Murube. Despite suffering a defeat, their performance was relatively solid. A veteran player from Sporting Gijon managed to score the solitary goal, albeit as early as the fourth minute (0:1). This resulted in Ceuta holding an advantage in shots — 12 (7) to 7 (4) — and ball possession (63-37%). Away from home, their situation has been considerably more dire, with a combined score of 1:7 across just two matches.

Huesca’s Strong Start and Challenging Schedule

Huesca, who finished eighth last season, has climbed to fifth place in the current standings. They have accumulated seven points, mirroring the tally of four other teams. Sergio Guilló’s squad faced a challenging fixture list at the season’s outset. Their initial opponents included Leganes, recently relegated from La Liga (1:1), followed by Mirandes, who narrowly missed promotion (1:0), and finally, Eibar, who placed ninth last season (2:1). Notably, the Azulgranas secured their away victory against Mirandes.

Final Verdict: Huesca’s Edge

While I wouldn’t guarantee a victory for Huesca on the African coast, they are expected to come very close. Therefore, I am opting for a zero handicap bet on them. Ceuta simply appears unprepared for the rigorous competition at this level.