Early Season Struggles and Home Advantage

Both teams have had a challenging start to the season, still searching for their first victory. Cordoba, however, holds a significant historical advantage when playing at home against Castellon, having remained undefeated in their last eight head-to-head encounters.

Cordoba’s Performance Analysis

Cordoba’s championship campaign has begun on a difficult note. Ania’s squad has suffered two defeats against Sporting (1:2) and Las Palmas (1:3), but managed to secure a goalless draw with Valladolid (0:0). Despite their aggressive attacking play, the “Caliphs” struggle with conversion: over three rounds, they’ve registered 38 shots towards goal, with 11 on target, yet only two have found the back of the net. Historically, Cordoba has dominated this fixture with five wins and three draws, and in six of these matches, fewer than four goals were scored.

Castellon’s Current Form and Away Struggles

Castellon finds itself in a similar predicament, also recording two losses and one draw. In their most recent fixture, they conceded an 86th-minute equalizer against Zaragoza, settling for a 1:1 draw. Plata’s side particularly falters away from home, enduring a nine-match winless streak on the road. Their primary concerns are poor finishing and a vulnerable defense. The Valencian club has scored only twice in three rounds despite an xG of 4.24, while conceding five goals from just 11 shots on target.

Final Verdict and Key Prediction

Cordoba enjoys the home advantage and appears to have a slight edge over their visitors. Castellon is clearly not in peak form, and their ongoing away losing streak speaks volumes about their road performance. Therefore, we predict that the home side will avoid defeat in this match, and the total number of goals will not exceed 3.5.