Elche CF vs Real Zaragoza, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Real Zaragoza — Segunda Division at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Gonzalo Lopez de la Llave (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ion Rodriguez Portela (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | Burgos CF | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Girona FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 7 | 12 |
| 8 | CD Tenerife | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | CD Leganes | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Real Oviedo | 7 | 11 |
| 11 | UD Las Palmas | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 7 | 10 |
| 13 | Granada CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad B | 7 | 8 |
| 15 | Real Valladolid CF | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Andorra CF | 7 | 6 |
| 18 | Cordoba CF | 7 | 6 |
| 19 | CD Eldense | 7 | 5 |
| 20 | Cadiz CF | 7 | 4 |
| 21 | AD Ceuta FC | 7 | 4 |
| 22 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Real Zaragoza | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | CD Tenerife | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | SD Huesca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | CD Eldense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Oct | Andorra CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Elche CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Real Oviedo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Oct | Burgos CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | SD Eibar | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Oct | Real Sporting de Gijon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Oct | AD Alcorcon | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Elche CF have kicked off against Real Zaragoza. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. Elche CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Elche CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Elche CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Elche CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' It’s gonna be a card for Quentin Lecoeuche.
- 28' Real Zaragoza seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Marcos Cuenca has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 126 appearances.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diego Gonzalez, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Martinez Valero with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 48' Francho Serrano has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' A moment of madness from Nicolas Fernandez Marcau on 55 minutes earns him a card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
- 60' Javier Pamies is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Zaragoza so far.
- 62' Tete Morente doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' The Spain midfielder Oscar Plano breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 2-0!
- 68' The Real Zaragoza manager makes a substitution. Maikel Mesa departs to be replaced by Sergi Enrich.
- 71' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Oscar Plano is replaced by Rodrigo Mendoza.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mourad El Ghezouani on 74.
- 76' Manu Vallejo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
- 77' The whistle greets Francho Serrano as he departs to be replaced by Toni Moya.
- 82' The crowd applauds Nicolas Fernandez Marcau as he leaves the pitch. Borja Garces steps in for Elche CF.
- 83' Lautaro Blanco is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tete Morente at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a card for Lautaro Blanco.
- 87' Another substitution for Real Zaragoza to replace Manu Vallejo by Marcos Cuenca on 87 minute.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Javier Pamies. He replaces Aleix Febas on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Elche CF and Real Zaragoza share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 23
- 17
-
7
Oscar Plano ↓ Rodrigo Mendoza 71'
-
8
Raul Guti ↓ Cristian Salvador 71'
-
14
Aleix Febas ↓ Javier Pamies 90'
-
11
Tete Morente ↓ Lautaro Blanco 83'
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
18
Borja Garces ↑ 82'
- 6
-
20
Cristian Salvador ↑ 71'
- 13
- 24
- 15
- 12
-
3
Lautaro Blanco ↑ 83'
-
30
Rodrigo Mendoza ↑ 71'
-
34
Javier Pamies ↑ 90'
- 29
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 22
-
11
Maikel Mesa ↓ Sergi Enrich 68'
- 35
-
19
Manu Vallejo ↓ Marcos Cuenca 87'
- 3
- 5
-
7
German Valera ↓ Sergio Bermejo 68'
- 6
-
14
Francho Serrano ↓ Toni Moya 77'
- 9
- 38
Bench
- 13
-
21
Toni Moya ↑ 77'
-
23
Sergi Enrich ↑ 68'
- 24
-
10
Sergio Bermejo ↑ 68'
- 15
- 27
-
34
Marcos Cuenca ↑ 87'
- 31
- 26
- 36
Coach
Fran Escribá
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mario Soberon | 2 |
| Oscar Plano | 1 |
| Tete Morente | 1 |
| Mario Gaspar | 1 |
| Ivan Azon | 1 |
| Francho Serrano | 1 |
| Elbasan Rashani | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.64
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Real Zaragoza xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF to win 59% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Elche CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
84%
Draw or Real Zaragoza
41%
Elche CF or Real Zaragoza
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Real Zaragoza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

