Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Elche CF vs Real Zaragoza, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2024-25
Elche CF
1 – 0
Full Time
Real Zaragoza
Sun 12 Jan 2025 · 15:15 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero 20,081 HT 45' · FT 45'
Elbasan Rashani 90+3' 1–0
Y 4' Marc Aguado
Y 21' Dani Tasende
Y 26' Adri Liso
Josan Fernandez 39' Y
Alvaro Nunez 51' Y
Y 72' Enrique Clemente
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 75' Y
Mourad El Ghezouani 80' Y
Y 90' Alberto Mari
Elbasan Rashani 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs Real Zaragoza — Segunda Division at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Rafael Sanchez Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jesus Mira Garcia (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Jose Hernandez Garcia (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

2
1
1
Elche CF 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Real Zaragoza
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-12 Elche CF 1–0 Real Zaragoza 2024-09-08 Real Zaragoza 3–0 Elche CF 2024-04-14 Real Zaragoza 1–1 Elche CF 2023-11-11 Elche CF 2–0 Real Zaragoza

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Real Zaragoza H 1–0 W
22 Dec CD Castellon A 2–0 W
19 Dec Real Racing Club de Santander H 3–0 W
14 Dec CD Eldense A 0–0 D
07 Dec Cadiz CF H 2–1 W
30 Nov CD Tenerife A 1–1 D
Real Zaragoza
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Elche CF A 0–1 L
21 Dec Racing Club de Ferrol H 1–0 W
17 Dec Real Oviedo H 2–3 L
14 Dec SD Eibar A 1–2 L
07 Dec RC Deportivo La Coruña A 1–1 D
30 Nov Albacete Balompie H 0–1 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Elche CF welcome Real Zaragoza for this crunch clash at Estadio Martinez Valero.
  • 4' Controversy at the stadium! Marc Aguado argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 9' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Zaragoza that had 126 games and scored 96 goals.
  • 14' Toni Moya, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 19' Elche CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 21' Controversy at the stadium! Dani Tasende argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 26' Adri Liso catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 26.
  • 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Elche CF and Real Zaragoza are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Zaragoza is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 39' The referee shows Elche CF player a card on 39.
  • 44' Elche CF currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' A moment of madness from Alvaro Nunez on 51 minutes earns him a card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
  • 56' Real Zaragoza is showing some good football. However, Real Zaragoza are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Elbasan Rashani. He replaces Yago Santiago on 59 minute.
  • 64' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. Real Zaragoza seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 68' Elche CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rafa Nunez is hanging Josan Fernandez on the field on 68 minute.
  • 69' John Chetauya is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jose Salinas at the 69 minute mark.
  • 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Enrique Clemente.
  • 74' Pau Sans gets the nod from Real Zaragoza. He replaces Ager Aketxe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' Nicolas Fernandez Marcau was booked on 75.
  • 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Mourad El Ghezouani.
  • 82' Sory Kaba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mourad El Ghezouani at the 82 minute mark.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Real Zaragoza! Alberto Mari comes on to replace Ivan Azon.
  • 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jose Salinas made 243 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Alberto Mari is booked for Real Zaragoza — card on 90.
  • 90' Jair Amador is ready to make an impact after coming on for Keidi Bare at the 90 minute mark.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Elche CF to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eder Sarabia

Real Zaragoza Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Ramírez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mario Soberon 2
Ivan Azon 1
Francho Serrano 1
Elbasan Rashani 1
Oscar Plano 1
Tete Morente 1
Mario Gaspar 1

Head to Head

2025-01-12 Elche CF 1–0 Real Zaragoza 2024-09-08 Real Zaragoza 3–0 Elche CF 2024-04-14 Real Zaragoza 1–1 Elche CF 2023-11-11 Elche CF 2–0 Real Zaragoza

Elche CF Form

2025-01-12 Elche CF 1–0 Real Zaragoza W 2024-12-22 CD Castellon 0–2 Elche CF W 2024-12-19 Elche CF 3–0 Real Racing Club de Santander W 2024-12-14 CD Eldense 0–0 Elche CF D 2024-12-07 Elche CF 2–1 Cadiz CF W 2024-11-30 CD Tenerife 1–1 Elche CF D

Real Zaragoza Form

2025-01-12 Elche CF 1–0 Real Zaragoza L 2024-12-21 Real Zaragoza 1–0 Racing Club de Ferrol W 2024-12-17 Real Zaragoza 2–3 Real Oviedo L 2024-12-14 SD Eibar 2–1 Real Zaragoza L 2024-12-07 RC Deportivo La Coruña 1–1 Real Zaragoza D 2024-11-30 Real Zaragoza 0–1 Albacete Balompie L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.36 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Real Zaragoza xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF52% Draw28% Real Zaragoza20%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
80%
Draw or Real Zaragoza
48%
Elche CF or Real Zaragoza
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF32% Draw51% Real Zaragoza17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
13.2%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push Real Zaragoza covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 24% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.