Real Zaragoza vs Eibar match Analysis and Prediction

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The Spanish Segunda Division returns with a fresh set of fixtures in matchday 19 as Real Zaragoza play host to Eibar at La Romareda Stadium this Monday with both sides having secured their place in the second round of the Copa del Rey last time out.

Real Zaragoza are currently 12th in the league table with 23 points from 18 games level on points with UD Ibiza and Sporting Gijon. In the last La Liga 2 double matches, Zaragoza have to win having a draw and have lost one.

Juan Ignacio Martinez men will come to this match on full confidence after an impressive performance in the Copa del Rey last time out. Real Zaragoza had a quite welcoming Copa del Rey opener taking the three points when they won 1-0 against CD Mensajero on the road thanks to Enrique Clemente.

Real Zaragoza are undefeated in 15 of their last 16 matches in all competitions and that run includes nine straight draws in the Segunda Division.

Eibar on the other hand are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 matches in all competitions and now sit in the second place in the table with 35 points from the 17 league fixtures, six points adrift of league leaders Almeria.

Gaizka Garitano’s side went unbeaten in November and they now come on the back of a 4-2 league win against Girona goals from Javi Muñoz, Stoichkov, Sergio Álvarez and Álvaro Tejero. Eibar in the last time out were in the Copa del Ray fixture and won in a 2-1 score against Gernika.

Eibar made it two wins from two and are now unbeaten in each of their last six games, picking up four wins and two draws in that time.

Real Zaragoza vs Eibar head to head

In their previous 7 encounters, the hosts have won 5 times with a draw whereas the visitors have won only once. When playing at home, Zaragoza have not lost to Eibar in their last 4 encounters. However, Eibar have had a fine form and haven’t lost in their last 6 games.