Real Zaragoza vs Elche CF, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs Elche CF — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Elche CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Levante UD | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | CD Tenerife | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Mar | CD Mirandés | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Real Valladolid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Real Zaragoza | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | Real Oviedo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | Racing Club de Ferrol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Mar | Levante UD | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | Albacete Balompie | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | FC Villarreal B | A | 1–0 | W |
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio la Romareda. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Real Zaragoza and Elche CF.
- 5' Real Zaragoza are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Arnau Puigmal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Real Zaragoza are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Elche CF's 3-5-1-1 shape.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Mario Gaspar.
- 50' Elche CF is showing some good football. However, Elche CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 53' What a strike from Mario Gaspar! The score is 0-1.
- 57' A tactical swap from Real Zaragoza — Fran Gamez on, Santiago Mourino off on 57 minutes.
- 61' Brilliant from the forward! Ivan Azon makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 61.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a card for Alejandro Frances.
- 69' Time for substitution for Real Zaragoza. Sinan Bakis is replaced by Adri Liso.
- 73' The whistle greets Marc Aguado as he departs to be replaced by Lluis Lopez.
- 74' Real Zaragoza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Akim Zedadka is hanging Quentin Lecoeuche on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' A quiet spell here at Estadio la Romareda. Real Zaragoza seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' Another substitution for Elche CF to replace Mourad El Ghezouani by Manuel Nieto on 80 minute.
- 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jair Amador is booked for Real Zaragoza — card on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Sergio Bermejo. He replaces Nicolas Castro on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Real Zaragoza and Elche CF share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 22
- 11
- 21
- 25
- 3
-
12
Sinan Bakis ↓ Adri Liso 69'
-
7
German Valera ↓ Jaume Grau 57'
-
15
Santiago Mourino ↓ Fran Gamez 57'
- 6
-
8
Marc Aguado ↓ Lluis Lopez 73'
- 9
Bench
- 13
- 23
- 19
-
18
Fran Gamez ↑ 57'
- 1
-
24
Lluis Lopez ↑ 73'
-
5
Jaume Grau ↑ 57'
-
2
Akim Zedadka ↑ 74'
- 29
-
33
Adri Liso ↑ 69'
Coach
Victor Fernandez
Elche CF Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
- 2
- 6
- 23
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↓ Arnau Puigmal 90'
- 11
-
21
Nicolas Castro ↓ Sergio Bermejo 90'
- 24
- 19
- 13
- 5
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 14
- 3
-
9
Sergio Bermejo ↑ 90'
-
8
Arnau Puigmal ↑ 90'
- 12
-
10
Manuel Nieto ↑ 80'
-
30
Rodrigo Mendoza ↑ 80'
- 35
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
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 |
Real Zaragoza Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Elche CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Zaragoza or Elche CF 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
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 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
67%
Draw or Elche CF
63%
Real Zaragoza or Elche CF
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | Elche CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

