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Zaragoza vs Eibar: Contrasting Fortunes in Segunda División
Zaragoza host Eibar in a Segunda División clash where home form and recent struggles meet a formidable away record. Eibar, despite their poor away league form this season, arrive with significant recent momentum, while Zaragoza have been grinding out draws at home but remain defensively fragile.
This match pits Zaragoza's defensive struggles and lack of consistent scoring against Eibar's recent resurgence and historically poor away performances. The home side's tendency to concede heavily, especially at home, could be a target for Eibar. However, Eibar's own away statistics are alarming, and their recent form might be an outlier rather than a trend. Zaragoza's last home game saw them dominate possession but fail to score, hinting at a potential struggle to break down a disciplined opponent, though Eibar's away possession has been poor recently, suggesting they might be content to absorb pressure and counter.
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Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Zaragoza have lost 50% of their overall games and 50% of their home games this season.
- • Eibar have won 0 games away from home this season (0% win rate).
- • Eibar are unbeaten in their last 3 matches (2 wins, 1 draw), scoring 0.7 goals per game and conceding 0 in that recent run.
AI Prediction
Eibar's recent form, despite their poor overall away record, suggests they have the momentum. Zaragoza's persistent defensive frailties and lack of goals, especially at home, are concerning. While Eibar's away form is a significant red flag, their recent scoring and defensive improvements, coupled with Zaragoza's struggles, make them slight favourites. The odds also lean towards Eibar, reinforcing this view. Considering the low scoring averages for both teams in their respective home/away splits, a low-scoring game is anticipated.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70%
AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x227%O/U47%BTTS40%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google68%
AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google68%
AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Zaragoza Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Albacete | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Castellón | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Real Sociedad II | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Racing Santander | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Las Palmas | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Burgos | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Cadiz | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Malaga | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Leganes | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Eibar | 2 - 1 |
Zaragoza's season has been a story of inconsistency, particularly at home. While they've managed to secure a decent number of draws on their own turf, their win rate remains worryingly low, suggesting they often struggle to convert promising positions into victories. Their overall scoring average is less than a goal per game, and this dips even further in home fixtures. Recent form paints a grim picture, with a stark goalless draw in their last outing highlighting their offensive struggles, even if they managed to shore up the defence momentarily.
Eibar Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Sporting Gijon | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Almeria | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Granada CF | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Burgos | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Mirandes | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Valladolid | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Cordoba | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Cultural Leonesa | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Racing Santander | 0 - 4 | |||||
HOME | Zaragoza | 1 - 2 |
Eibar present a curious case. Their overall away record is dismal, with a high loss percentage and a meagre goals-per-game average on the road. However, their recent form is a completely different narrative. They've been unbeaten in their last three, winning two, and have shown a significant upturn in attacking output, scoring more than they conceded in that period. Their last match saw them secure a win with a respectable scoring return, suggesting they might be turning a corner, even if their away possession and passing accuracy have dipped in recent games.
Odds
Lineups
Zaragoza
(4-2-3-1)
Eibar
(4-2-3-1)
