Castellón vs Cultural Leonesa prediction 23.03.2026 | La Liga 2

Castellon are playing a surprisingly good season. Last year, they finished 17th, and this year has been a stark contrast. Los Orelluts even spent some time at the top of the league table, but after winning one point in the past four, they dropped to 5th place. With 49 points, they are still only three points away from direct promotion and second place, but also two points away from dropping out of the playoffs. While they are in a good position, they have to start winning the game as soon as possible, and the match against Cultural Leonesa could be the perfect opportunity. 

The team's starting right full-back, Jeremy Mellot, will serve his suspension after receiving a red card in the previous match. Mellot has been fantastic this season, but received two red cards in his last two games. On the positive side, another right full-back, Salva Ruiz, served his one-game suspension and will be ready.

Cultural Leonesa managed to return to La Liga 2 after eight seasons spent in the 3rd tier of Spanish football. This year, La Cultu are only trying to survive. And indeed, they had a nice start, and it seemed they could escape relegation. Unfortunately, as the season progresses, they have gotten worse and worse and are currently on a 13-game winless run! After 30 rounds, they are in 21st place with 27 points and are seven points away from survival. Even though there are many games left to play, given their terrible form, we doubt they can avoid relegation. 

On 24th February, the team tried to shift the negative momentum by changing the coach. However, after appointing Ruben de la Barrera as the new head coach, they lost three in a row, conceding eight goals. 

For the upcoming match, Lucas Ribeiro should remain sidelined with a leg injury, while Nemanja Radoja is questionable after sustaining a knock in the Almeria game.