Real Zaragoza vs FC Cartagena, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs FC Cartagena — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- FC Cartagena 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Sanchez Villalobos (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Ivan Rios Vargas (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Angel Valverde Martinez (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | FC Cartagena | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 May | Racing Club de Ferrol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | SD Huesca | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Levante UD | A | 2–5 | L |
| 12 Apr | SD Eibar | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | CD Mirandés | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Real Zaragoza | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 May | Real Racing Club de Santander | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Granada CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | UD Almeria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | CD Eldense | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio la Romareda will turn into a battlefield for Real Zaragoza and FC Cartagena.
- 4' Magnificent from Nacho Martinez! That is 5 goals in 330 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 9' FC Cartagena are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' GOAL! Raul Guti scores on 10. Assisted by Mario Soberon
- 14' A stunning finish from Pepinho — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' FC Cartagena seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 24' The travelling FC Cartagena supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' Alex Millan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 245 appearances.
- 44' Real Zaragoza are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Cartagena's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Daniel Luna on 45 minutes.
- 50' The 22-year-old El Jebari has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' That is a card for FC Cartagena. Nacho Martinez will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' A tactical swap from Real Zaragoza — Kervin Arriaga on, Toni Moya off on 57 minutes.
- 61' FC Cartagena manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andy is hanging El Jebari on the field on 61 minute.
- 66' It’s a booking for Real Zaragoza player. Malcom Ares gets a card.
- 69' Adri Liso has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dani Tasende on 69 minute.
- 71' A change in the FC Cartagena ranks — Daniel Luna exits the field as Ortuno enters on 71.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a card for Raul Guti.
- 79' Time for substitution for Real Zaragoza. Pau Sans is replaced by Alberto Mari.
- 84' A moment of madness from Gaetan Poussin on 84 minutes earns him a card. Real Zaragoza will be frustrated.
- 87' Brilliant from the ! Alberto Mari makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 87.
- 88' It’s a booking for FC Cartagena player. Andrija Vukcevic gets a card.
- 90' Marcos Luna is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The points are shared — Real Zaragoza 3-2 FC Cartagena. Honours even.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 13
-
21
Toni Moya ↓ Kervin Arriaga 57'
-
23
Ager Aketxe ↓ Dani Gomez 69'
- 10
- 3
- 24
- 20
- 14
-
4
Dani Tasende ↓ Adri Liso 69'
- 7
-
29
Pau Sans ↓ Alberto Mari 79'
Bench
- 17
- 12
-
9
Dani Gomez ↑ 69'
- 15
-
16
Kervin Arriaga ↑ 57'
- 25
- 11
-
22
Alberto Mari ↑ 79'
- 5
- 2
- 19
-
33
Adri Liso ↑ 69'
Coach
Gabi
FC Cartagena Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 20
- 19
- 2
- 40
-
14
Alex Millan ↓ Rafa Nunez 79'
-
32
Daniel Luna ↓ Ortuno 71'
-
16
Pepinho ↓ Julian Delmas 61'
- 6
- 33
- 5
Bench
- 10
-
21
Julian Delmas ↑ 61'
-
17
Andy ↑ 61'
-
9
Ortuno ↑ 71'
-
12
Andrija Vukcevic ↑ 79'
- 11
- 1
-
38
Rafa Nunez ↑ 79'
- 24
- 30
- 28
- 36
Coach
Guillermo Fernandez Romo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Guti | 1 |
| Dani Gomez | 1 |
| Manu Vallejo | 1 |
| Alberto Mari | 1 |
| Victor Mollejo | 1 |
| Nacho Martinez | 1 |
| Arnau Sola | 1 |
| Pepinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Zaragoza Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
FC Cartagena xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Zaragoza win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
77%
Draw or FC Cartagena
46%
Real Zaragoza or FC Cartagena
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cartagena win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | FC Cartagena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.