Cartagena and Mirandés will face off on Sunday, June 1st at Estadio Cartagonova for the 42nd and final round of LaLiga 2. It's a clash between two sides with completely different motivations and standings. On one side, the home team Cartagena has already been mathematically relegated and sits at the bottom of the table, seven points behind the second-to-last team. They’ll at least try to say goodbye to their fans with dignity. After several seasons of early survival, everything went wrong this year. The arrival of Fernández Romo on the bench last January failed to spark a turnaround, as the team never found balance—especially in defense—ending up with the worst defensive record in the league. The team's crisis was symbolized by a long winless streak lasting from November 2024 to May 2025. However, in the past few weeks, Cartagena showed a glimpse of pride, picking up back-to-back home wins. Fans will be hoping that this trend continues in their final appearance of the season. On the other side is a fired-up Mirandés squad still dreaming of promotion. Alessio Lisci’s men arrive in excellent form, unbeaten in five straight matches, and aiming to secure second place—good enough for direct promotion to LaLiga. Currently 4th with 72 points, the Rojillos need to win and hope both Elche (2nd) and Real Oviedo (3rd with the same points) drop points against Deportivo La Coruña and Cádiz, respectively—two teams that are already safe and have nothing left to play for. With this in mind, we can expect a high-intensity Mirandés side hoping to seal promotion with the right results elsewhere. Cartagena, on the other hand, will aim to make life difficult for a motivated opponent and potentially end their campaign with a spirited home display.

Cartagena Recent Form and Key Stats

Cartagena comes into the final matchday after a 3-2 away defeat to Sporting Gijón—a step back after a 1-0 home victory over Tenerife the previous weekend. In their last four games, the Black and Whites picked up two wins and two losses, scoring six and conceding seven goals.

Cartagena is rock bottom with just 23 points, the result of 6 wins, 5 draws, and a massive 30 losses. The stats paint a bleak picture: with 75 goals conceded, they have the worst defense in LaLiga 2 (1.83 goals conceded per game on average), and offensively, they've managed just 32 goals—the second-worst tally in the league (0.78 goals per game).

At home, the record stands at 4 wins, 3 draws, and 13 defeats. However, Fernández Romo’s men have won their last two home matches 1-0 (vs. Tenerife and Racing Santander), snapping a 10-match home winless streak (8 losses and 2 draws).

Mirandés Recent Form and Key Stats

Last time out, Mirandés was held to a goalless draw at home against Almería, a team still chasing a playoff spot. That result ended a four-game winning streak over Burgos, Eibar, Castellón, and Córdoba. During that run, Alessio Lisci’s side showcased both defensive solidity and attacking flair—averaging 1.6 goals scored and just 0.8 conceded per game.

Defense has been the standout strength for Mirandés, boasting the second-best record in LaLiga 2 behind Elche, with just 39 goals conceded in 41 matches (0.95 per game). Their overall season record includes 21 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.

While most of their success has come at home (they’re the league’s best home team), their away performances have been less consistent. They’ve collected 22 points on the road, with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 10 defeats. Encouragingly, their two most recent away games ended in victories: 0-1 at Eibar and 1-2 at Córdoba.

Cartagena vs Mirandés Prediction and Tactical Overview

According to BetMines’ algorithm, Mirandés is the clear favorite in this LaLiga 2 Matchday 42 clash.

Alessio Lisci’s squad comes in highly motivated, knowing that only a win (and favorable results elsewhere) can earn them direct promotion to LaLiga. Expect an aggressive, high-tempo Mirandés from the opening whistle, ready to exploit Cartagena’s defensive vulnerabilities—the worst in the league.

As for the hosts, they have nothing left to play for: mathematically relegated and confirmed last in the standings, Fernández Romo’s side will simply aim to exit the season with some pride, though that may not be enough to avoid another defeat.

History also favors Mirandés, who have won six of the last ten head-to-head matches, including the reverse fixture at Estadio Municipal de Anduva, which ended 3-1 thanks to a brace from Panichelli and a goal from Izeta. Aguirregabiria scored the only goal for Cartagena in that match.

One of the most anticipated players is Joaquín Panichelli, currently second in the LaLiga 2 top scorer race with 20 goals. The Argentine striker hasn’t scored in his last three appearances and will be eager to find the net again in the season’s most crucial game.

Given the technical superiority, motivational edge, and head-to-head record, our Cartagena vs Mirandés prediction strongly favors the away side.

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Cartagena vs Mirandés Predicted Lineups

CARTAGENA (4-2-3-1): Fuidias; Aguirregabiria, Alcala, Sipcic, Nacho Martinez; Andy Rodríguez, Guerrero; Luna, Clemente, Jebari; Millán. Coach: Fernández Romo.

MIRANDÉS (5-3-2): Raúl Fernández; Benito, Juan Gutierrez, Egiluz, Tomeo, Parada; Reina, Gorrotxategi, Lachuer; Panichelli, Izeta. Coach: Alessio Lisci.