Real Zaragoza vs Granada CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs Granada CF — Segunda Division at Ibercaja Estadio.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- Granada CF 3 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Manuel Perez Lima (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Gonzalo Lopez de la Llave (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Sergio Rebollo Merino (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Leganes | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Granada CF | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | CD Castellon | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | CD Tenerife | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | UD Las Palmas | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | RCD Mallorca | 3 | 6 |
| 9 | SD Eibar | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | CE Sabadell FC | 3 | 5 |
| 11 | Real Sociedad B | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | Celta Vigo B | 3 | 4 |
| 13 | Burgos CF | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | Real Oviedo | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Andorra CF | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | UD Almeria | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Cadiz CF | 3 | 3 |
| 18 | Cordoba CF | 3 | 3 |
| 19 | Real Valladolid CF | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | CD Eldense | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Granada CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Apr | SD Huesca | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | AD Ceuta FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | Cordoba CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | CD Mirandés | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | CD Leganes | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Real Zaragoza | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | UD Almeria | H | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Apr | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | CD Castellon | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | UD Las Palmas | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Granada CF this season
Granada CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Granada CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Granada CF
| Arnau Puigmal | 1 G |
| Pedro Aleman | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Ibercaja Estadio. Real Zaragoza are looking to make home advantage count against Granada CF.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Real Zaragoza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Granada CF backline.
- 16' Trigueros was booked on 16.
- 21' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' 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 Bambo Diaby suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Spain international Pablo Insua has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lucas Martinez.
- 37' Real Zaragoza are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' Ruben Alcaraz puts Granada CF on the lead.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Pacheta is booked for Granada CF — card on 45.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Zaragoza and Granada CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' A quiet spell here at Ibercaja Estadio. Granada CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' Ruben Alcaraz was booked on 57.
- 59' Poor challenge from Yussif. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alvaro Lemos on 62.
- 65' The Granada CF manager makes a substitution. Trigueros departs to be replaced by Izan Gonzalez.
- 70' Real Zaragoza is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' Real Zaragoza make a change. Yussif trudges off to be replaced by Mawuli Mensah on 71 minutes.
- 76' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' The Granada CF bench stirs into life. Jose Arnaiz is withdrawn and Alex Sola gets his opportunity.
- 82' The 23-year-old Jorge Pascual has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 85' Poor challenge from Pablo Insua. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' A change in the Real Zaragoza ranks — Francho Serrano exits the field as Hugo Pinilla enters on 86.
- 90' Sergio Ruiz gets the nod from Granada CF. He replaces Pedro Aleman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Sola is booked for Granada CF — card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Real Zaragoza.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 18
- 4
-
17
Francisco Moyano ↓ Raul Guti 71'
- 20
-
19
Kenan Kodro ↓ Marcos Cuenca 71'
- 11
- 9
- 27
- 13
-
14
Francho Serrano ↓ Hugo Pinilla 86'
-
33
Yussif ↓ Mawuli Mensah 71'
Bench
- 16
- 8
-
10
Raul Guti ↑ 71'
- 15
- 25
-
23
Marcos Cuenca ↑ 71'
- 7
- 2
-
31
Hugo Pinilla ↑ 86'
-
26
Mawuli Mensah ↑ 71'
- 35
- 36
Coach
David Navarro
Granada CF Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
11
Jose Arnaiz ↓ Alex Sola 77'
-
18
Alvaro Lemos ↓ Pau Casadesus 65'
-
14
Trigueros ↓ Izan Gonzalez 65'
- 4
- 17
- 22
-
8
Pedro Aleman ↓ Sergio Ruiz 90'
- 19
- 13
- 21
- 24
Bench
-
7
Alex Sola ↑ 77'
-
20
Sergio Ruiz ↑ 90'
- 3
-
2
Pau Casadesus ↑ 65'
- 26
- 9
- 28
- 34
- 40
- 36
-
41
Izan Gonzalez ↑ 65'
- 37
Coach
Pacheta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Azon | 2 |
| Alberto Mari | 1 |
| Alex Sola | 1 |
| Myrto Uzuni | 1 |
| Abde Rebbach | 1 |
| Georgiy Tsitaishvili | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Zaragoza Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Granada CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Zaragoza or Granada CF 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Granada CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
65%
Draw or Granada CF
64%
Real Zaragoza or Granada CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | Granada CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

