Real ZaragozavsCD Mirandes

Recent Form and Team News

Real Zaragoza's recent form has been a rollercoaster, characterized by inconsistency and defensive frailties. Their latest 2-2 draw against CD Tenerife highlighted both their attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities. With a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, Zaragoza sits in the 12th position in LaLiga 2. The team has struggled to maintain a solid defense, conceding in each of their last 8 matches, and they haven't won in their last 9 games. The absence of a victory in their last 6 home matches further compounds their woes. Meanwhile, CD Mirandes is riding a wave of positive momentum, currently occupying the third spot in the league. Despite a recent 1-0 loss to Huesca, they have shown resilience and attacking prowess, winning two of their last four matches. However, they face the challenge of missing key players Unai Eguiluz and Postigo due to injuries.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Historically, CD Mirandes has had the upper hand in encounters with Real Zaragoza. In the last 21 meetings, Mirandes has emerged victorious 8 times compared to Zaragoza's 5 wins, with 8 matches ending in draws. Notably, Mirandes has been particularly successful at Zaragoza's home ground, winning 4 out of the last 9 encounters. The goal difference in these meetings favors Mirandes, with a 17-13 advantage. Last season, Mirandes secured a 1-0 victory at Zaragoza, and their recent performances suggest they could replicate this success.

Statistical Insights

Real Zaragoza's scoring pattern reveals a tendency to score late, with 40% of their goals coming between the 76th and 90th minutes. However, their inability to keep clean sheets is a significant concern. On the other hand, CD Mirandes has shown a balanced approach, scoring 23% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes. Joaquin Panichelli, with 16 goals, is a key player for Mirandes, while Mario Soberon leads Zaragoza's scoring charts with 9 goals. Both teams have a history of scoring and conceding, with Zaragoza's matches seeing over 1.5 goals 61.29% of the time, and Mirandes' matches exceeding this mark 50% of the time.

Prediction and Conclusion

Considering the current form, historical data, and statistical insights, CD Mirandes appears to have the edge in this matchup. Their superior league position, recent form, and head-to-head advantage suggest they are likely to secure an away victory. However, given both teams' propensity to score and concede, it's plausible that both teams will find the net. Therefore, the prediction is an away win for CD Mirandes, with both teams scoring.