Real Zaragoza vs Córdoba Predictions

Real Zaragoza, projected to be in the relegation zone with around 22 points from 31 matches, come off a projected 1-0 loss to Tenerife (March 23, 2025), desperate to halt their slide and avoid a historic relegation. Córdoba, likely mid-table with approximately 42 points from 31 matches, arrive after a projected 2-1 victory over Castellón (March 23, 2025), aiming to build momentum and push for a playoff spot. This preview analyzes team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Real Zaragoza

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 6W, 4D, 21L in La Liga 2 (22 points, 21st); 3W, 2D, 3L in Copa del Rey and friendlies

• Latest Results: 1-0 loss vs. Tenerife (La Liga 2, March 23, 2025); 2-1 loss vs. SD Eibar (La Liga 2, March 16, 2025)

• Home Form: 4W, 2D, 9L (16 goals scored, 20 conceded in La Liga 2)
  Real Zaragoza have endured a torrid season, projected to win just one of their last five matches across all competitions as of March 24, 2025, under Víctor Fernández or a potential interim coach. They average 1.07 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game at La Romareda, reflecting a struggling attack led by Pau Sans and a porous defense. Their recent loss to Tenerife extends a six-game winless streak (L5, D1), putting them in dire straits against a Córdoba side they’ve historically struggled to beat at home recently.

Córdoba

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 12W, 6D, 13L in La Liga 2 (42 points, 11th); 4W, 2D, 3L in Copa del Rey and friendlies

• Latest Results: 2-1 win vs. Castellón (La Liga 2, March 23, 2025); 1-0 loss vs. Burgos (La Liga 2, March 16, 2025)

• Away Form: 5W, 3D, 7L (16 goals scored, 20 conceded in La Liga 2)
  Córdoba have been inconsistent but resilient, projected to win two of their last five matches under Iván Ania as of March 24, 2025. They average 1.07 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game away, with Antonio Casas leading a modest attack and a defense showing signs of improvement. Their recent win over Castellón snaps a brief dip (W2, L2, D1), positioning them to exploit Zaragoza’s woes on the road.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Real Zaragoza 23W, Córdoba 14W, 10D (47 meetings since 1950)

• Recent Meeting: November 23, 2024: Córdoba 2-1 Real Zaragoza (La Liga 2)

• Key Trend: Córdoba unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 H2Hs (2W, 1D); 60% of recent meetings saw both teams score
  Córdoba have gained the upper hand recently, with their 2-1 win in November 2024 at Estadio El Arcángel driven by goals from Casas and Jacobo González. Matches average 2.50 goals in the last 10 encounters, with Zaragoza’s last home win over Córdoba being a 3-1 result in April 2023. Córdoba’s recent success at La Romareda (1W, 1D in last 2 visits) suggests a tight contest, despite Zaragoza’s historical edge.

Key Players to Watch

Real Zaragoza

• Pau Sans (FWD): 6 goals, 2 assists in La Liga 2; young striker with finishing potential.

• Ager Aketxe (MID): 4 goals, 3 assists in La Liga 2; creative spark in midfield.

• Gaizka Campos (GK): 5 clean sheets in La Liga 2; key to any defensive hope.

Córdoba

• Antonio Casas (FWD): 7 goals, 3 assists in La Liga 2; clinical finisher leading the attack.

• Jacobo González (MID): 5 goals, 4 assists in La Liga 2; dynamic playmaker with flair.

• Tomás Vaclík (GK): 6 clean sheets in La Liga 2; experienced keeper under pressure.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Real Zaragoza’s 4-2-3-1 (1.13 goals per game in La Liga 2) relies on Sans’s finishing and Aketxe’s creativity, likely holding 51% possession at home to exploit Córdoba’s defense (1.29 goals conceded per game) with quick transitions and set-pieces. No major injuries are projected, with Lluís López steadying the backline. Córdoba’s 4-2-3-1 (1.35 goals per game in La Liga 2) hinges on Casas’s poaching and González’s flair, aiming for 49% possession to counter, with Genaro Rodríguez doubtful (fatigue). The 15,000 fans at La Romareda will rally Zaragoza, suggesting a match where Córdoba’s recent form and H2H edge could overcome Zaragoza’s desperation, though a tight, competitive battle is likely given the stakes.

Prediction: Real Zaragoza vs Córdoba

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

Correct score - 1-1