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Barcelona have designs on a title this season, and they will try to keep a good thing going on Saturday when they visit Cadiz for a 2022-23 Spanish La Liga match. Barcelona (3-1-0) finished second in the league last season, but a whopping 13 points behind Real Madrid, and they have gone three seasons without a league crown. They spent heavily this summer to challenge their rivals, and star Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, midfielder Raphinha and defenders Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde all have made a difference. The Blaugrana opened the season with a disappointing 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano but have been dominant in the three games since. They also cruised to a 5-1 victory against Viktoria Plzen in their Champions League opener Wednesday, behind a hat trick from Lewandowski. Cadiz, who avoided relegation by just one point last season, sit in last place and are the only La Liga team that hasn't scored a goal.

Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m ET in Cadiz, Spain. Barcelona are the -400 favorites (risk $400 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Cadiz vs. Barcelona odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Cadiz are +1100 underdogs, a regulation draw is priced at +490, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Barcelona vs. Cadiz picks or bets, be sure you see the Spanish La Liga predictions from proven soccer insider Martin Green.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he is 17-13 over his past 30 soccer picks overall. He has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Now, Green has taken a close look at the Barcelona vs. Cadiz matchup and locked in his coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see see picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Cadiz vs. Barcelona:

  • Cadiz vs. Barcelona spread: Barca -1.5 (-140)
  • Cadiz vs. Barcelona over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Cadiz vs. Barcelona money line: Cadiz +1100, Barca -400, Draw +490
  • Cadiz: Jeremias Ledesma has 22 clean sheets over the past two seasons.
  • Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski has 349 career league goals in 446 matches.
  • Cadiz vs. Barcelona picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Barcelona

The Blaugrana have a showdown with Bayern Munich looming in the Champions League on Tuesday, so they might want to rest some players. But they have plenty of talent to fill in, and Lewandowski will no doubt be pushing to start. The 34-year-old has eight goals in his five matches with Barcelona after putting up 76 over the past two seasons with Bayern. Ferran Torres, who also scored Wednesday, and players like Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati, who have a goal and two assists apiece in league play, also can come through for the attack.

Cadiz have conceded 10 goals in their four games, and their scoring woes are nothing new. They scored just 35 goals last season, third-fewest in the league (and the other two teams were relegated). Barca will have no trouble hanging on to the ball for most of the match. They lead La Liga in possession (62.3%) while the Yellow Submarine hold the ball for just 40.8 of their matches (third-lowest in the league). Cadiz also allows almost five shots on target per game, and the Blaugrana average nearly seven, so goalkeeper Jeremias Ledsma could be busy.

Why you should back Cadiz

Manager Sergio doesn't have nearly the talent Barcelona have available, and that has been evident in their results. They managed to stay in the top flight by just one point last season and look to be on track for another relegation battle. Yet they have had stunning success against Barca, winning two and drawing two in their four meetings since Cadiz rejoined the top flight for the 2020-21 season. They held the Blaugrana to a scoreless draw in this fixture last season, then pulled off a 1-0 victory at Camp Nou in April. Lucas Perez scored the goal in that match.

The Pirates are overdue for a goal, and Alvaro Negredo and Athony Lozano, who shared the team lead with seven last season, both remain. Perez had three goals and two assists, and Sergio is seeking the right combination. The Blaugrana don't allow a lot of shots, but 40.6 percent find the target, the fifth-worst mark in La Liga. Cadiz will be playing with nothing to lose on Saturday and will be hoping Barca is a bit shorthanded after their midweek match. 

How to make Cadiz vs. Barcelona picks

Green has broken down the Barcelona vs. Cadiz match from every angle, and he is leaning Over on the goal total. He also provides his two confident best bets and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing those picks here.

So, who wins Cadiz vs. Barcelona in Saturday's La Liga matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Barcelona vs. Cadiz match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons.