Real Zaragoza vs Elche CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 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 Ruben Avalos Barrera (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Brian Valencia Lopez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Josep Vigo Gatius (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UD Almeria | 14 | 32 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | Girona FC | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | Burgos CF | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 7 | RCD Mallorca | 13 | 23 |
| 8 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 14 | 23 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 14 | 20 |
| 11 | UD Las Palmas | 13 | 20 |
| 12 | Real Valladolid CF | 14 | 18 |
| 13 | CE Sabadell FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 12 | 15 |
| 15 | CD Leganes | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | CD Eldense | 13 | 14 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 14 | 13 |
| 19 | Andorra CF | 13 | 11 |
| 20 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Elche CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | CD Mirandés | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | FC Cartagena | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | Cadiz CF | A | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | Albacete Balompie | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Real Racing Club de Santander | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Real Zaragoza | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | Cordoba CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Albacete Balompie | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Aug | SD Huesca | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jun | CD Leganes | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 May | CD Eldense | H | 1–2 | 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' Welcome to Estadio la Romareda that hosts another battle between Real Zaragoza and Elche CF.
- 5' It looks surprising Real Zaragoza does not make any changes. Bambo Diaby has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The 33-year-old Elbasan Rashani has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 11' The referee has no hesitation. Bambo Diaby is booked for Elche CF — card on 11.
- 16' Bernardo Vital has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 29' It’s gonna be a card for Josan Fernandez.
- 31' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 31.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alberto Mari made 432 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' Mario Soberon adds to his 0 season tally! Real Zaragoza lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' The referee shows Real Zaragoza player a card on 45.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Zaragoza side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a card for Oscar Plano.
- 57' Toni Moya gets the nod from Real Zaragoza. He replaces Marc Aguado and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' Another substitution for Elche CF to replace Alvaro Nunez by David Affengruber on 63 minute.
- 66' Real Zaragoza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ivan Azon is hanging Alberto Mari on the field on 66 minute.
- 68' GOAL! Mario Soberon fires home to make it 2-0!
- 72' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Agustin Alvarez Martinez departs to be replaced by Sory Kaba.
- 74' Mario Soberon makes way for Marcos Luna at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Zaragoza.
- 77' Poor challenge from Sory Kaba. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 80' Elbasan Rashani gets the nod from Elche CF. He replaces Bambo Diaby and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolas Fernandez Marcau argues furiously but the card stands.
- 84' Magnificent from Francho Serrano! That is 6 goals in 126 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' Real Zaragoza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Elche CF backline.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Real Zaragoza and Elche CF (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
-
6
Keidi Bare ↓ Malcom Ares 74'
- 24
- 10
- 15
-
22
Alberto Mari ↓ Ivan Azon 66'
-
8
Marc Aguado ↓ Toni Moya 57'
- 4
- 19
-
7
Mario Soberon ↓ Marcos Luna 74'
- 33
Bench
-
21
Toni Moya ↑ 57'
- 1
- 3
- 12
-
20
Malcom Ares ↑ 74'
- 5
-
14
Francho Serrano ↑ 66'
-
9
Ivan Azon ↑ 66'
-
2
Marcos Luna ↑ 74'
- 29
- 35
- 26
Coach
Victor Fernandez
Elche CF Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 17
- 7
-
4
Bambo Diaby ↓ Elbasan Rashani 80'
- 21
- 12
- 13
- 9
- 10
- 15
- 31
-
26
Matia Barzic ↓ Mario Gaspar 63'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Mario Gaspar ↑ 63'
- 20
-
18
Sory Kaba ↑ 72'
- 19
-
11
Elbasan Rashani ↑ 80'
-
22
David Affengruber ↑ 63'
-
5
John Chetauya ↑ 63'
- 30
Coach
Eder Sarabia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mario Soberon | 2 |
| Ivan Azon | 1 |
| Francho Serrano | 1 |
| Elbasan Rashani | 1 |
| Oscar Plano | 1 |
| Tete Morente | 1 |
| Mario Gaspar | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Zaragoza Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Elche CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Zaragoza to win 58% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Zaragoza win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
83%
Draw or Elche CF
42%
Real Zaragoza or Elche CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Zaragoza win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | Elche CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.