Real Zaragoza vs Real Sporting de Gijon, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs Real Sporting de Gijon — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sporting de Gijon 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Saul Ais Reig (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Marcos Saenen Alvarez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ruben Campo Hernandez (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 Dec | Levante UD | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Dec | SD Amorebieta | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Real Zaragoza | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | CD Tenerife | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | SD Huesca | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | SD Eibar | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | CD Leganes | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Real Sporting de Gijon this season
Real Sporting de Gijon this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Sporting de Gijon
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Sporting de Gijon
| Juan Ferney Otero | 1 G |
| Alejo Sarco | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio la Romareda!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Sporting de Gijon is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Estadio la Romareda. Real Sporting de Gijon seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Cote catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 15.
- 20' named a 5-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Real Sporting de Gijon started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Real Sporting de Gijon are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Christian Rivera argues furiously but the card stands.
- 39' GOAL! Carlos Izquierdoz scores on 39.
- 44' Edgar Badia is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Sporting de Gijon tonight.
- 45' Victor Mollejo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Zaragoza must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julio Velazquez might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' Another substitution for Real Zaragoza to replace Raul Guti by Jaume Grau on 58 minute.
- 63' Real Sporting de Gijon come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 66' What a moment for Maikel Mesa! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' Against the run of play, Francho Serrano has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' Another change for Real Sporting de Gijon made on 74 minute. Nacho Mendez leaves to be changed by Roque Mesa.
- 78' Christian Sanchez gets the nod from Real Sporting de Gijon. He replaces Ruben Yanez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Time for substitution for Real Sporting de Gijon. Christian Rivera is replaced by Jonathan Varane.
- 83' Manu Vallejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Victor Mollejo on 83 minute.
- 88' Christian Sanchez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' It’s a booking for Real Sporting de Gijon player. Gaspar Campos gets a card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Real Zaragoza to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
-
11
Maikel Mesa ↓ German Valera 74'
- 21
- 25
-
10
Raul Guti ↓ Jaume Grau 58'
- 24
-
20
Victor Mollejo ↓ Manu Vallejo 83'
- –
- 15
- 6
- 14
-
9
Ivan Azon ↓ Sergi Enrich 74'
Bench
- 13
-
22
Quentin Lecoeuche ↑ 82'
-
23
Sergi Enrich ↑ 74'
-
19
Manu Vallejo ↑ 83'
- 3
- 12
-
5
Jaume Grau ↑ 58'
-
7
German Valera ↑ 74'
- 26
- 37
- 39
Coach
Julio Velazquez
Real Sporting de Gijon Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 19
- 17
-
1
Ruben Yanez ↓ Christian Sanchez 78'
- 22
- 3
-
23
Uros Durdevic ↓ Mario Gonzalez 74'
- 24
-
21
Haissem Hassan ↓ Fran Villalba 74'
- 25
-
10
Nacho Mendez ↓ Roque Mesa 74'
- 7
Bench
-
15
Roque Mesa ↑ 74'
-
20
Mario Gonzalez ↑ 74'
-
13
Christian Sanchez ↑ 78'
-
8
Fran Villalba ↑ 74'
-
12
Jonathan Varane ↑ 82'
- 5
- 6
- 16
- 30
- 9
Coach
Miguel Ramírez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Maikel Mesa | 2 |
| Ivan Azon | 1 |
| Pablo Insua | 1 |
| Campuzano | 1 |
| Francho Serrano | 1 |
| Guille Rosas | 1 |
| Mario Soberon | 1 |
| Jonathan Dubasin | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Zaragoza Form
Real Sporting de Gijon Form
2024-02-05
Real Zaragoza
3–0
Real Sporting de Gijon
L
2024-01-28
Real Sporting de Gijon
1–2
Racing Club de Ferrol
L
2024-01-20
CD Tenerife
1–2
Real Sporting de Gijon
W
2024-01-14
Real Sporting de Gijon
0–0
SD Huesca
D
2023-12-20
SD Eibar
1–1
Real Sporting de Gijon
D
2023-12-16
Real Sporting de Gijon
1–1
CD Leganes
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.73
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Real Sporting de Gijon xG
I would bet for:
Real Zaragoza to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Zaragoza win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
80%
Draw or Real Sporting de Gijon
45%
Real Zaragoza or Real Sporting de Gijon
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Zaragoza win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | Real Sporting de Gijon covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Real Sporting de Gijon keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

