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Cadiz and Leicester meet on July 22 in a summer friendly that pits a struggling Spanish second-tier side against a Leicester team that has hit the ground running this preseason. Under Russell Martin, Leicester arrive with a perfect record in their last three outings, while Imanol Idiakez’s Cadiz have been far less convincing, winning just one of their last two July fixtures. The interesting wrinkle here is that Leicester’s squad depth has allowed Martin to rotate heavily while still keeping the scoreboard ticking, most notably through midfielder William Thomas-Alves, who bagged two goals in just 45 minutes against Burton.
Keep an eye on William Thomas-Alves for Leicester, whose goal-scoring output from midfield adds an unpredictable layer to Martin’s attack. On the Cadiz side, watch Stephy Mavididi — the wide forward brings pace and directness that could test Leicester’s defensive shape, particularly given that Cadiz will likely need to chase the game at some point.
Hot stat: Leicester scored 3 goals against Burton while using an entirely rotated eleven, with no player featuring for more than 45 minutes — a sign that Martin’s squad has genuine depth across the board this preseason.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026 — July Phase |
| 🗓️ Date: | 22.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 CEST |
Cadiz vs Leicester Prediction
Leicester are the clear value pick here. Their 100% win rate across three July friendlies, combined with a high-scoring pattern (eight goals scored, just one conceded), makes a Leicester win the most logical outcome. Cadiz have managed only one win from two matches this month, and their overall year-to-date record — three wins from 22 matches — paints a picture of a team that has found goals and results difficult to come by consistently.
Russell Martin’s side tends to play a high-possession, press-oriented style, and that should suit a match where Cadiz may sit back and look to absorb pressure. Leicester’s midfield has been particularly active, generating shot volume and pressing with intensity. The stats from the Burton game show Leicester took 9 total shots with 8 corners, suggesting they dominate territorial control and set-piece situations. Cadiz, by contrast, have no detailed team stats available from their recent matches, which itself suggests limited impact in those outings. Leicester’s disciplined shape — just 10 fouls across their last recorded match — means they are unlikely to give Cadiz cheap free kick opportunities. We predict Leicester to win this match with some comfort, and the total goals market leaning over is well-supported by Leicester’s scoring frequency.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Leicester to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Cadiz have had a difficult 2026 overall, winning just 3 of 22 matches across all competitions this calendar year, a 14% win rate that reflects a team that has been inconsistent in attack and vulnerable defensively. Their two July matches have brought one win — a 7-0 rout of lower-league Barbate — and a 1-2 loss to Orlando Pirates. The heavy win over Barbate should be taken with context given the opposition’s level, and the defeat to Orlando Pirates is perhaps more representative. Prior to this month, Cadiz lost to Deportivo La Coruna and Las Palmas in competitive fixtures, and drew with Cultural Leonesa, showing they struggle to break down organised defenses of reasonable quality. Idiakez’s side have not shown a consistent attacking identity, and their form over the past month remains patchy.
Leicester have been sharp in preseason. Their most recent outing was a 3-0 win over Burton, where the squad rotated completely at half-time yet still managed three goals. Before that, a 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers and a 3-0 win over Northampton confirmed that Martin has his system well-drilled even with squad players. Going back further in the year, Leicester drew with Millwall and beat Blackburn 1-0 in competitive matches, showing they can grind out results too. The latest match data shows Leicester’s half-time lineup featuring Jakub Stolarczyk in goal, with a back four of Faes, Nelson, Okoli, and Thomas, a midfield five including Skipp, Choudhury, Mavididi, Page, and Thomas-Alves, and Reid up front. That unit generated 9 shots, 8 corners, and conceded nothing — a strong individual performance that bodes well for the full team.
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Possible Starting Lineups
Leicester possible starting eleven
- GK: Jakub Stolarczyk
- DF: Wout Faes, Ben Nelson, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas
- MF: Oliver Skipp, Hamza Choudhury, Stephy Mavididi, Louis Page, William Thomas-Alves
- FW: Bobby Reid
Martin deployed a 4-5-1 / 4-3-3 hybrid that pressed high and recycled possession effectively. Stolarczyk starts in goal, with Faes providing experience at centre-back alongside Okoli. Luke Thomas offers width from left-back. In midfield, Skipp anchors with Choudhury beside him, while Thomas-Alves and Mavididi provide the forward thrust — Thomas-Alves in particular is a player to watch after his two-goal cameo. Page’s assist from that game also marks him out as a creative threat from wide areas. Reid leads the line and holds play well. Expect Martin to rotate again, but this group has the quality to win comfortably.
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TipsGG Match Prediction
We predict a Leicester win here. The evidence is consistent: three wins from three July matches, goals coming from multiple sources across a rotated squad, and a defensive record that has conceded just once in this period. Cadiz’s year-long struggles — a 14% win rate — make them a tough sell as a value pick, and their one convincing July win came against a Barbate side ranked far below this level. Leicester’s corner volume (8 in a single half against Burton) and shot output suggest they will control territory, and with BTTS looking unlikely given Cadiz’s attacking limitations, backing Leicester and the over on total goals represents the clearest angle. Perhaps the most telling detail is that Leicester produced all of this with half-time rotations — the full team, when named, should be even more cohesive.
