Match Preview: Real Zaragoza vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian B
Current Form and Recent Performances
Real Zaragoza, currently positioned 12th in LaLiga 2, has been grappling with inconsistency, as evidenced by their recent 2-2 draw against CD Tenerife. Despite their offensive capabilities, highlighted by Y. Bodiger and A. Sanz's goals, their defensive frailties remain a concern, having conceded in each of their last seven matches. Their home form is particularly troubling, with a three-match losing streak at Estadio La Romareda and a tendency to concede late goals, as seen in their recent fixtures.
Real Sociedad San Sebastian B, on the other hand, has shown promise under coach Ion Ansotegi, with a 60% win ratio in his initial matches. Their recent 1-0 victory over Almería showcased their defensive resilience, a trait that could prove vital against Zaragoza's attacking threats. However, their away form is less impressive, with a record of 1-1-8, indicating vulnerabilities on the road.
Statistical Insights and Key Players
Zaragoza's scoring pattern is noteworthy, with 53% of their goals coming in the final 15 minutes of matches, the highest in the league. This late surge could be pivotal against a Sociedad B side that also tends to score late, albeit at a lower rate of 29%. The absence of clean sheets in Zaragoza's recent outings underscores their defensive issues, compounded by disciplinary problems, as they lead the league with seven red cards.
For Sociedad B, players like Peru Rodríguez and Arkaitz Mariezkurrena have been instrumental in their attacking plays, while Mikel Rodríguez's nine yellow cards highlight potential disciplinary challenges. Their ability to maintain tactical discipline, as seen in their recent matches, will be crucial in countering Zaragoza's late-game threats.
Head-to-Head and Tactical Considerations
Historically, encounters between these two sides have been closely contested, with an average of two goals per match. Their last meeting saw Sociedad B emerge victorious by a narrow margin, suggesting a competitive edge. Zaragoza's tendency to win only 13% of first halves contrasts with Sociedad B's 34%, indicating potential early dominance by the visitors.
Given the statistical trends and current form, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome, with both teams expected to score. Zaragoza's late-game scoring prowess and Sociedad B's defensive discipline suggest a balanced contest, with each side likely to find the net. This prediction aligns with the average goals per match in their head-to-head history, reinforcing the expectation of a closely fought encounter.
LaLiga 2
Real Zaragozavs
Real Sociedad San Sebastian B
LaLiga 2
Ruperez Urtasun, Inaki
InjuredMissing
Racing Santander
UD Las Palmas
UD Almeria
CD Castellon
RC Deportivo La Coruna
Cadiz CF
Malaga CF
Burgos CF
Cordoba CF
AD Ceuta
Sporting Gijon
CD Leganes
Real Valladolid
SD Eibar
Albacete Balompie
Granada CF
Real Zaragoza
CD Mirandes
LaLiga
Premier League
Serie A
Bundesliga
Liga Profesional
Brasileiro Serie A