Cadiz vs Real Sociedad B Prediction 23.02.2026 | Segunda Division

After a testing start to February that yielded just one point from a possible nine, Cadiz CF enter this fixture in 12th place with 35 points, appearing stuck in a frustrating cycle of mid-table inconsistency under head coach Gaizka Garitano.

Their most recent 1-1 stalemate away to Burgos CF brought an end to a turbulent four-match losing streak, but it also exposed their ongoing struggles in front of goal — a lack of cutting edge that has become their most persistent weakness in recent weeks. As a result, there is growing urgency for Cádiz to sharpen their attacking output if they are to remain within touching distance of the playoff race.

Supporters at the Nuevo Mirandilla will demand a response following back-to-back 2-1 home defeats to Granada CF and UD Almeria, yet the Yellow Submarine’s modest return of just six wins from 13 home fixtures offers little reassurance.

Further complicating matters, the absence of key attacking figures such as veteran winger Suso and Georgia international Iuri Tabatadze leaves the hosts significantly weakened in the final third, placing considerable attacking responsibility on 23-year-old forward Alvaro Garcia Pascual to lead the line and deliver when it matters most.

Despite their reserve-team status ruling them out of promotion contention, Real Sociedad B travel to Andalusia in arguably their most buoyant mood of the campaign, having registered back-to-back 2-1 victories over FC Andorra and Malaga CF.

This late-winter resurgence has propelled Ion Ansotegi’s youthful side up to 16th place with 31 points, opening up a crucial four-point cushion above the relegation zone just as the pressure of the season’s decisive stretch begins to intensify.

Nevertheless, consistency on the road remains the missing piece of the puzzle for the Basque youngsters. Still, collecting all eight of their away points this season across their last five trips provides a significant boost of confidence ahead of what promises to be a demanding Segunda División assignment.

Team news brings a setback, as 19-year-old forward Gorka Gorosabel will miss Monday’s league fixture following his red card against Málaga, though namesake Gorka Carrera is expected to step in and fill the attacking void.