Thursday , 2 July 2026

Real Zaragoza vs FC Cartagena, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2023-24
Real Zaragoza
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Cartagena
Fri 16 Feb 2024 · 19:30 UTC Estadio la Romareda HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Dario Poveda
Alejandro Frances 75' 1–1
1–2 89' Jose Fontan
Y 18' Tomas Alarcon
Maikel Mesa 42' Y
R 44' Jairo Izquierdo
Toni Moya 58' Y
Y 58' Arnau Ortiz
Y 68' Arnau Sola
Akim Zedadka 70' Y
Y 76' Raul Lizoain
Y 76' Pedro Alcala
Alejandro Frances 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Real Zaragoza vs FC Cartagena — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.

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 Coruna 42 77
3 UD Almeria 42 74
4 Malaga CF 42 73
5 UD Las Palmas 42 73
6 CD Castellon 42 72
7 Burgos CF 42 72
8 SD Eibar 42 67
9 Real Sporting de Gijon 42 61
10 Cordoba CF 42 61
11 AD Ceuta FC 42 61
12 Albacete Balompie 42 59
13 Andorra CF 42 58
14 Granada CF 42 48
15 Real Sociedad B 42 47
16 CD Leganes 42 46
17 Real Valladolid CF 42 46
18 Cadiz CF 42 43
19 CD Mirandes 42 40
20 SD Huesca 42 38
21 Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa 42 37
22 Real Zaragoza 42 36

Head-to-Head

3
1
Real Zaragoza 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals FC Cartagena
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-16 Real Zaragoza 1–2 FC Cartagena 2023-09-10 FC Cartagena 1–3 Real Zaragoza

Recent Form

Real Zaragoza
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Cartagena
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Real Zaragoza A 2–1 W
11 Feb CD Mirandes 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)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Estadio la Romareda. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' FC Cartagena have won 71 goals from 84 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Real Zaragoza are deployed in a 5-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Cartagena's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 11' Dario Poveda is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Tomas Alarcon is booked for FC Cartagena — card on 18.
  • 21' Tomas Alarcon makes way for Jony Alamo at the 21 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Cartagena.
  • 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Zaragoza and FC Cartagena are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 41' 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.
  • 42' It’s a booking for Real Zaragoza player. Maikel Mesa gets a card.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Jairo Izquierdo on 44 minutes earns him a card. FC Cartagena will be frustrated.
  • 46' Real Zaragoza make a change. Ivan Azon trudges off to be replaced by Sinan Bakis on 46 minutes.
  • 51' It’s high time Julio Velazquez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' The FC Cartagena bench stirs into life. Dario Poveda is withdrawn and Ortuno gets his opportunity.
  • 58' Toni Moya picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 68' That is a card for FC Cartagena. Arnau Sola will be fuming at that decision.
  • 70' The referee calls foul for Akim Zedadka. He receives a card.
  • 70' Real Zaragoza make a change. Akim Zedadka trudges off to be replaced by Sergi Enrich on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Alejandro Frances has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Raul Lizoain on 76.
  • 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alejandro Frances.
  • 80' Gonzalo Verdu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Arnau Sola at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Real Zaragoza in their 5-3-2 trying to find a way past FC Cartagena's compact 4-3-3.
  • 89' GOAL! Jose Fontan scores on 89.
  • The final score is 1-2.

Lineups

Real Zaragoza Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julio Velazquez

FC Cartagena Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Calero

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jose Fontan 1
Francho Serrano 1
Pau Sans 1
Cedric Teguia 1
Raul Guti 1
Dani Gomez 1
Manu Vallejo 1
Alberto Mari 1

Head to Head

2024-02-16 Real Zaragoza 1–2 FC Cartagena 2023-09-10 FC Cartagena 1–3 Real Zaragoza

Real Zaragoza Form

2024-02-16 Real Zaragoza 1–2 FC Cartagena L 2024-02-11 SD Eibar 1–0 Real Zaragoza L 2024-02-05 Real Zaragoza 3–0 Real Sporting de Gijon W 2024-01-27 AD Alcorcon 0–0 Real Zaragoza D 2024-01-19 Real Zaragoza 0–0 Andorra CF D 2024-01-15 CD Eldense 1–1 Real Zaragoza D

FC Cartagena Form

2024-02-16 Real Zaragoza 1–2 FC Cartagena W 2024-02-11 FC Cartagena 1–0 CD Mirandes W 2024-02-03 Albacete Balompie 1–1 FC Cartagena D 2024-01-27 FC Cartagena 1–0 SD Amorebieta W 2024-01-21 Real Racing Club de Santander 0–2 FC Cartagena W 2024-01-14 FC Cartagena 4–1 FC Villarreal B W

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

✗ Wrong
Real Zaragoza37% Draw29% FC Cartagena34%
Actual: FC Cartagena win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
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

✗ Wrong
Real Zaragoza29% Draw48% FC Cartagena23%
Actual: 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.