Cartagena vs. Eibar: LaLiga 2 Match Preview & Betting Tips

On February 28, the Estadio Municipal Cartagonova will be the venue for the 29th round of LaLiga 2, featuring a clash between Cartagena and Eibar. This matchup presents opportunities for betting on goals, cards, or the final outcome.

Cartagena

Currently in their second spell in LaLiga 2, Cartagena has already outperformed their previous stint. Between 2009 and 2012, the club managed to stay in the second division for three straight seasons. However, since their return in 2020, they have sustained their presence for five consecutive years.

Despite this, last season saw them drop from 9th to 14th place, and this year, they have struggled more than any other team in the league.

Their form has been particularly disappointing during the winter months. Since early December, they have failed to secure a single victory, and since mid-January, they have been consistently losing, often without scoring. In their most recent match against Elche, they finally managed to find the net but still suffered a 1-2 defeat.

Eibar

Eibar made their LaLiga debut not too long ago and managed to stay in Spain’s top tier for seven seasons. Since being relegated, they have been continuously pushing for promotion but have repeatedly fallen short in the playoffs.

Last season, they narrowly missed out on direct promotion, finishing 3rd—just one point behind Valladolid—only to suffer another setback in the playoffs.

Despite these disappointments, the club stuck with manager Joseba Etxeberria. However, their struggles continued this season, and with relegation becoming a looming threat, Etxeberria was eventually dismissed in February. Beñat San José took over as head coach, and his first game in charge resulted in a 2-2 draw against Racing Santander, where Eibar twice squandered the lead.

Match Insights

• Cartagena has suffered six consecutive defeats.
• Eibar has not won in their last six matches.
• Eibar averages 0.93 goals scored and 1.11 goals conceded per game.

Head-to-Head (H2H)

In their latest encounter earlier this season, Eibar secured a 1-0 victory—marking their third win in this fixture.

Cartagena vs. Eibar Prediction

Bookmakers lean toward an Eibar victory, but given their recent struggles, nothing is guaranteed. A balanced betting option would be “Total Goals – Over 2.0” (Odds: 1.98).

Recommended Bet: Total Goals Over 2.0