Real Zaragoza vs Albacete Balompie, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs Albacete Balompie — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- Albacete Balompie 42 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Lopez Toca (Spain)
- Assistant 1 David Ortiz Calderon (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Josep Bordoy Homar (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 42 | 74 |
| 4 | Malaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 5 | UD Las Palmas | 42 | 73 |
| 6 | CD Castellon | 42 | 72 |
| 7 | Burgos CF | 42 | 72 |
| 8 | SD Eibar | 42 | 67 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 42 | 61 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 42 | 61 |
| 11 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 61 |
| 12 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 13 | Andorra CF | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 42 | 48 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 42 | 47 |
| 16 | CD Leganes | 42 | 46 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid CF | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 42 | 43 |
| 19 | CD Mirandes | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | Albacete Balompie | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Real Racing Club de Santander | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 May | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | Real Oviedo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | Burgos CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | CD Leganes | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | Real Zaragoza | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | CD Mirandes | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 May | FC Villarreal B | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | CD Leganes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | Andorra CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | SD Eibar | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Zaragoza | Albacete Balompie | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #12 |
| 36 | Points | 59 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 8 / 12 / 22 | W / D / L | 16 / 11 / 15 |
| 35 | Scored | 56 |
| 59 | Conceded | 55 |
| -24 | GD | +1 |
| 0.86 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 19% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Zaragoza are 22nd (36 pts). Albacete Balompie are 12th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio la Romareda as Real Zaragoza face off against Albacete Balompie in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Real Zaragoza currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 16' Alvaro Rodriguez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 21' Diego Altube has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' It looks surprising Real Zaragoza does not make any changes. Alberto Quiles has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 31' Real Zaragoza are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Albacete Balompie's 4-1-2-1-2 shape.
- 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Santiago Mourino is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Zaragoza.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 46 minute. Ivan Azon leaves to be changed by Sergi Enrich.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Albacete Balompie fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' Santiago Mourino has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
- 61' Real Zaragoza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Terrer is hanging Marc Aguado on the field on 61 minute.
- 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 70' A moment of madness from Jaume Grau on 70 minutes earns him a card. Real Zaragoza will be frustrated.
- 70' It is a substitution in Albacete Balompie team. Lander Olaetxea Ibaibarriaga is replaced by Higinio Marin on 70 minute.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' Pedro Benito is replacing Juanma Garcia for the Albacete Balompie side.
- 82' The Real Zaragoza bench stirs into life. Victor Mollejo is withdrawn and Juan Serrano gets his opportunity.
- 87' Albacete Balompie manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Manuel Fuster is hanging Juan Antonio Ros on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' What a moment for Alejandro Frances! That strike on 89 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Fidel picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- It finishes all square. Real Zaragoza and Albacete Balompie share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
11
Maikel Mesa ↓ Manu Vallejo 61'
- 18
- 25
- 3
-
20
Victor Mollejo ↓ Juan Serrano 82'
- 5
- 15
- 6
-
8
Marc Aguado ↓ Lucas Terrer 61'
-
9
Ivan Azon ↓ Sergi Enrich 46'
- 33
Bench
- 13
- 35
-
23
Sergi Enrich ↑ 46'
-
19
Manu Vallejo ↑ 61'
- 12
- 34
-
31
Juan Serrano ↑ 82'
- 26
-
41
Lucas Terrer ↑ 61'
- 42
Coach
Victor Fernandez
Albacete Balompie Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 13
-
18
Antonio Pacheco ↓ Fidel 70'
- 6
- 21
- 19
- 5
- 2
-
23
Alvaro Rodriguez ↓ Carlos Isaac 70'
-
7
Juanma Garcia ↓ Pedro Benito 80'
Bench
-
11
Fidel ↑ 70'
-
22
Carlos Isaac ↑ 70'
- 25
-
9
Higinio Marin ↑ 70'
- 1
- 17
- 15
-
10
Manuel Fuster ↑ 87'
- 8
- 34
-
14
Pedro Benito ↑ 80'
Coach
Alberto González
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alberto Quiles | 2 |
| Dani Gomez | 1 |
| Agus Medina | 1 |
| Pablo Saenz | 1 |
| Santiago Mourino | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Zaragoza Form
Albacete Balompie Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.96
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Albacete Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Albacete Balompie or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
59%
Draw or Albacete Balompie
71%
Real Zaragoza or Albacete Balompie
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | Albacete Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Albacete Balompie keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.