Real Zaragoza vs FC Cartagena, Segunda Division 2023-24 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 Ivan Caparros Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Javier Garcia Lorenzo (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Christian Garcia Andreu (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | FC Cartagena | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | SD Eibar | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Real Sporting de Gijon | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | AD Alcorcon | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Jan | Andorra CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Jan | CD Eldense | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Real Zaragoza | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | CD Mirandés | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | SD Amorebieta | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Real Racing Club de Santander | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | FC Villarreal B | H | 4–1 | W |
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio la Romareda. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Real Zaragoza and FC Cartagena.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Zaragoza and FC Cartagena are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 11' GOAL! Dario Poveda scores on 11. Assisted by Ivan Calero
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Akim Zedadka made 358 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' A moment of madness from Tomas Alarcon on 18 minutes earns him a card. FC Cartagena will be frustrated.
- 21' Another change for FC Cartagena made on 21 minute. Tomas Alarcon leaves to be changed by Jony Alamo.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' Alejandro Frances, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Mollejo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio la Romareda with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Zaragoza is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Maikel Mesa. He receives a card.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Jairo Izquierdo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' Ivan Azon makes way for Sinan Bakis at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Zaragoza.
- 51' FC Cartagena is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Dario Poveda makes way for Ortuno at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Cartagena.
- 58' Toni Moya was booked on 58.
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 68' A moment of madness from Arnau Sola on 68 minutes earns him a card. FC Cartagena will be frustrated.
- 70' Real Zaragoza player sees a card in front of him.
- 70' Sergi Enrich has so much to prove this time. He replaces Akim Zedadka on 70 minute.
- 75' Brilliant from the ! Alejandro Frances makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 75.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Raul Lizoain on 76 minutes.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Alejandro Frances is booked for Real Zaragoza — card on 79.
- 80' The FC Cartagena manager makes a substitution. Arnau Sola departs to be replaced by Gonzalo Verdu.
- 85' Real Zaragoza started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
- 89' Brilliant from the ! Jose Fontan makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 89.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Cartagena take all three points.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 11
- 21
- 25
- 24
- 20
-
2
Akim Zedadka ↓ Sergi Enrich 70'
- 15
- 6
-
14
Francho Serrano ↓ Manu Vallejo 70'
- 8
-
9
Ivan Azon ↓ Sinan Bakis 46'
Bench
- 13
- 22
-
23
Sergi Enrich ↑ 70'
-
19
Manu Vallejo ↑ 70'
- 18
- 1
- 3
-
12
Sinan Bakis ↑ 46'
- 5
-
7
German Valera ↑ 46'
- 26
- 40
Coach
Julio Velazquez
FC Cartagena Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 18
- 4
-
–
Dario Poveda ↓ Ortuno 56'
- 20
- 13
- 22
- 6
-
23
Tomas Alarcon ↓ Jony Alamo 21'
- 14
-
2
Diego Moreno ↓ Arnau Ortiz 56'
- 16
Bench
- 11
- 5
-
9
Ortuno ↑ 56'
- 1
- 33
-
26
Arnau Ortiz ↑ 56'
-
32
Jony Alamo ↑ 21'
- 35
- 48
- 41
Coach
Julian Calero
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alberto Mari | 1 |
| Victor Mollejo | 1 |
| Nacho Martinez | 1 |
| Arnau Sola | 1 |
| Pepinho | 1 |
| Alejandro Frances | 1 |
| Dario Poveda | 1 |
| Jose Fontan | 1 |
Real Zaragoza Form
FC Cartagena Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
FC Cartagena xG
I would bet for:
Real Zaragoza or FC Cartagena 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cartagena win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Cartagena
63%
Real Zaragoza or FC Cartagena
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cartagena win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | FC Cartagena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.