Real Zaragoza vs UD Almería, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs UD Almería — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almería 12 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sergiu Claudiu Muresan (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 12 | 27 |
| 2 | UD Almería | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 7 | Real Sporting de Gijón | 12 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 12 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | Córdoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | CE Sabadell FC | 12 | 17 |
| 12 | UD Las Palmas | 12 | 17 |
| 13 | Real Valladolid CF | 12 | 15 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | CD Eldense | 12 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 17 | CD Leganés | 13 | 12 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 12 | 11 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 11 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | UD Almería | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | CD Tenerife | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Oct | Real Racing Club de Santander | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Real Sporting de Gijón | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Levante UD | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Burgos CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Real Zaragoza | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Oct | Real Oviedo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Burgos CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Levante UD | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | SD Eibar | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | CD Castellon | H | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
UD Almería this season
UD Almería this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UD Almería
0-15
3/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UD Almería
| Miguel De la Fuente | 7 G | 1 A |
| Brian Cipenga | 3 G | 4 A |
| Javi Munoz | 2 G | 3 A |
| Nico Melamed | 2 G | 1 A |
| Daijiro Chirino | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Real Zaragoza and UD Almería get this one started.
- 2' Edgar Gonzalez was booked on 2.
- 7' The 32-year-old Gonzalo Melero has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 9' Brilliant from the ! Luis Suarez makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 9.
- 12' What composure from Ivan Azon! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alejandro Pozo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio la Romareda with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 18' It’s gonna be a card for Iddrisu Baba.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Brazil international Leo Baptistao has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Zaragoza is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' 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.
- 40' Enrique Clemente is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dani Tasende at the 40 minute mark.
- 45' UD Almería come into this ranked 19 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Francho Serrano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ager Aketxe at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' Chumi was booked on 48.
- 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Samed Bazdar is booked for Real Zaragoza — card on 56.
- 61' It looks surprising UD Almería does not make any changes. Fernando Martinez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' The deadlock is broken! Luis Suarez gets on the scoresheet on 67 minutes.
- 72' Time for substitution for Real Zaragoza. Ivan Azon is replaced by Alberto Mari.
- 77' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Dion Lopy comes on to replace Leo Baptistao.
- 78' That is a card for UD Almeria. Dion Lopy will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' The referee shows Real Zaragoza player a card on 83.
- 85' Alex Centelles has so much to prove this time. He replaces Iddrisu Baba on 85 minute.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Fernando Martinez.
- 90' UD Almeria ring the changes. Gonzalo Melero has done his job and it is now time for Guilherme Guedes to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. UD Almería take all three points.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 13
-
6
Keidi Bare ↓ Pau Sans 72'
-
21
Toni Moya ↓ Marc Aguado 90'
-
23
Ager Aketxe ↓ Francho Serrano 46'
- 24
- 15
- 11
-
9
Ivan Azon ↓ Alberto Mari 72'
-
4
Dani Tasende ↓ Enrique Clemente 40'
- 19
- 33
Bench
- 1
- 10
- 12
- 25
- 20
-
22
Alberto Mari ↑ 72'
-
5
Enrique Clemente ↑ 40'
-
14
Francho Serrano ↑ 46'
-
8
Marc Aguado ↑ 90'
- 2
-
29
Pau Sans ↑ 72'
- 26
Coach
Victor Fernandez
UD Almería Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↓ Dion Lopy 77'
- 3
- 17
- 13
-
15
Iddrisu Baba ↓ Alex Centelles 85'
- 9
-
24
Bruno Langa ↓ Kaiky 90'
-
11
Sergio Arribas ↓ Marc Pubill 77'
- 8
- 21
- 10
Bench
-
20
Alex Centelles ↑ 85'
-
6
Dion Lopy ↑ 77'
- 2
-
4
Kaiky ↑ 90'
-
18
Marc Pubill ↑ 77'
-
27
Guilherme Guedes ↑ 90'
- 19
- 31
- 33
Coach
Rubí
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Ivan Azon | 1 |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 1 |
| Marc Pubill | 1 |
| Nico Melamed | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Zaragoza Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.49
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
UD Almería xG
I would bet for:
Real Zaragoza or UD Almería 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UD Almería win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
62%
Draw or UD Almería
65%
Real Zaragoza or UD Almería
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | UD Almería covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.