Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Huesca, Real Oviedo will look to cement their spot in top six when they face Zaragoza on Sunday afternoon. Los Azules proved their worth in the Estadio El Alcoraz clash, but Luis Miguel Carrion must warn his men against complacency. Midfielder Santiago Homenchenko is banned for the match, while defender Rodrigo Tarin has yet to overcome an ACL injury.
Los Blanquillos, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Burgos and given the importance of Sunday’s clash for Oviedo, home win should be considered. As for the visiting side, defender Fran Gamez is banned for the match, while both Raul Guti and Carlos Nieto are out of contention with injuries. Both Victor Mollejo and Francho Serrano are rated doubtful for the match, while Azon Monzon will continue leading the line for the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Zaragoza):
Based in the autonomous community of Aragon, Zaragoza is a Spanish football club that plays in Segunda Division. The club was founded on March 18, 1932 and it plays their home matches at the legendary La Romareda stadium.
The venue opened on September 8, 1957 has the capacity of 33,608 people. Los Blanquillos wear white shirts and blue shorts when playing on home soil, while yellow is the dominant colour of their away kit. Zaragoza did well to win the la liga trophy in the 1977/78 season, with the team finishing the campaign four points clear of second-place Recreativo de Huelva.
Speaking of the club’s European success, Zaragoza clinched the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in the 1994/95 season as they defeated 2-1 in the title game. Fabio Coentrao, Pablo Aimar, Roberto Ayala, Diego Milito, Gabriel Milito, Cafu, and David Villa are the most notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Huesca are considered the club’s main rivals.