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 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | Málaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 4 | CD Mirandés | 42 | 40 |
| 5 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 6 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 7 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
| 8 | CD Castellon | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Andorra CF | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Granada CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Oviedo | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo B | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | UD Almería | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | UD Las Palmas | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Burgos CF | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | SD Eibar | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Cordoba CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | CD Leganes | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | CD Tenerife | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | CD Eldense | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | CE Sabadell FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Real Sociedad B | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Real Valladolid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | AD Ceuta FC | 0 | 0 |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Real Zaragoza and Elche CF get this one started.
- 5' Matias Dituro, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 11' Bambo Diaby has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 11.
- 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' Josan Fernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 29.
- 31' Poor challenge from Alvaro Nunez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ivan Calero suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Mario Soberon does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Zaragoza surge ahead!
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josan Fernandez made 236 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Mario Soberon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 50' Real Zaragoza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Elche CF backline.
- 54' Elche CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 57' Real Zaragoza ring the changes. Marc Aguado has done his job and it is now time for Toni Moya to step up.
- 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Alvaro Nunez departs to be replaced by David Affengruber.
- 66' Ivan Azon gets the nod from Real Zaragoza. He replaces Alberto Mari and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Mario Soberon adds to his 0 season tally! Real Zaragoza lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 72' A change in the Elche CF ranks — Agustin Alvarez Martinez exits the field as Sory Kaba enters on 72.
- 74' Real Zaragoza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcos Luna is hanging Mario Soberon on the field on 74 minute.
- 77' Sory Kaba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
- 80' Elche CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Elbasan Rashani is hanging Bambo Diaby on the field on 80 minute.
- 83' It’s gonna be a card for Nicolas Fernandez Marcau.
- 84' Francho Serrano makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Real Zaragoza are in front.
- 89' Jose Salinas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Oscar Plano | 1 |
| Tete Morente | 1 |
| Mario Gaspar | 1 |
| Ivan Azon | 1 |
| Francho Serrano | 1 |
| Elbasan Rashani | 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.