Zaragoza vs Huesca Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Zaragoza vs Huesca Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Sunday 16 November | Ibercaja Estadio | La Liga 2 | 20:00 GMT

It's a real relegation 6-pointer here in Spain as bottom of the league Real Zaragoza host 18th placed SD Huesca, as both teams are desperate for a win, moreso the home side as they sit on just six points from 13 games, six points behind 21st place Mirandes. Zaragoza would be looking to put an end to a rather embarrasing six game losing streak, coming up blank in four of those games, while Huesca are looking to replicate their start of season form which saw them collect 10 points in five matches.

Key Betting Tips: Huesca double chance at 1.60 odds on BoyleSports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Alternatively, under 2.5 goals provides good value at 1.44, as neither side has been on form finding the back of the net, and Zaragoza have managed just seven league goals in 13 matches, whilst Huesca would just be looking to get back to winning ways and steer clear from the drop zone, so would aim to be defensively solid in a match they are supposedly underdogs in.

Zaragoza vs Huesca Predicted Lineups

Zaragoza Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rodriguez, Aguirregabiria, Gomes, Insua, Pomares, Serrano, Moya, Moyano, Guti, Sans, Soberon

Zaragoza are still without Rodriguez, Radovanovic through injury and Akouokou due to suspension, but aren't expected to make major changes.

Huesca Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jimenez, Abad, Pulido, Pina, Alonso, Alvarez, Sielva, Luna, Kortajarena, Ntamack, Enrich

Huesca have made several changes in recent times, with fullback Alonso dropping to the bench in their 2-2 draw with Andorra, but star man Kortajarena is set to start here.

Zaragoza vs Huesca Recent Form Analysis

It's hard to pinpoint where the true problems fall with Zaragoza, having sacked their previous manager Gabi after a 4-2 defeat to Almeria, and their interim manager losing 5-0 to Cultural Leonesa, the new man in charge Ruben Selles has lost all three in the league, as the age old 'new manager bounce' doesn't seem to have worked in Zaragoza's favour. They did manage to advance to the next round of the Copa Del Ray however, defeating UD Mutivera 3-1 away from home in Selles' second managerial game with the Spanish second division side, so there it still some hope. Just both attack and defence has been poor this season, scoring seven and conceding 23 in 13 games in La Liga 2, managing just one win, which only came against second bottom CD Mirandes.

Huesca however have been rather unlucky in recent times but have showed some great fight, clawing back a two goal deficit against Andora to get a 2-2 draw in their last match thanks to an 89th minute penalty from Sielva, and they bottled their 1-0 lead against Albacete to lose 2-1 away from home. Since drawing to Leganes, defeating Mirandes, Eibar and Malaga in their first five matches, Huesca are aiming to bounce back and climb to the top half of the table after a successful campaign saw them finish just five points off play-offs last season. They have only conceded 18 goals in the league this season, which may seem bad on the contrary, however it's the same amount as 5th placed Almeria, but only 12 goals in 13 games hasn't helped their play-off chances in the slightest.

This matchup is often relatively low scoring, with 4 of the past 5 meetings producing less than 2.5 goals, with three 1-1 draws, and a 2-0 win for Huesca, alongside a 2-1 for Zaragoza in 2024. Thie recent game was in fact a 1-1 draw at the Ibercaja Estadio in a game that Zaragoza dominated, managing 22 shots but coming up short to an equaliser which occured just 9 minutes after they opened the scoring.

Zaragoza vs Huesca H2H

• Zaragoza 1-1 Huesca | La Liga 2
• Huesca 1-1 Zaragoza | La Liga 2
• Huesca 1-2 Zaragoza | La Liga 2
• Zaragoza 0-2 Huesca | La Liga 2
• Huesca 1-1 Zaragoza | La Liga 2

Zaragoza are surprisingly favourites in this matchup having scored seven league goals and no wins in six La Liga 2 matches, whilst Huesca boast a better team on paper, these odds have been misalligned with our interpretation, as Huesca holds the best value.

Zaragoza Recent Matches

• Granada 3-1 Zaragoza (A) La Liga 2
• Zaragoza 0-2 Deportivo (H) La Liga 2
• UD Multivera 1-3 Zaragoza (A) Copa Del Ray
• Sporting Gijon 1-0 Zaragoza (A) La Liga 2
• Zaragoza 0-5 Cultural Leonesa (H) La Liga 2

It's looking extremely worrying for Zaragoza, as they are currently 9 points adrift from safety, and have only accumulated six points in 13 matches, and with other teams around them starting to pick up wins, it could be a matter of time before we potentially see an early relegation unless Selles can turn his side's dismal form around.

Huesca Recent Matches

• Huesca 2-2 Andorra (H) La Liga 2
• Real Sociedad B 2-0 Huesca (A) La Liga 2
• Albacete 2-1 Huesca (A) La Liga 2
• Utebo 0-3 Huesca (A) Copa Del Ray
• Huesca 1-1 Las Palmas (H) La Liga 2

Their recent form has dipped slightly, with their last league win coming on the 4th October against Burgos CF at home winning 2-1, but we believe that Zaragoza is the perfect opponent to uplift their form once again, and fight for promotion back to La Liga after five years in La Liga 2 consecutively so far.

Zaragoza vs Huesca Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a great chance of Huesca to win or draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Zaragoza vs Huesca Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Huesca double chance @ 1.60. Our team of in-house experts has priced Huesca to win or draw in this match, as they have showed promising signs this season despite their league position, with Zaragoza being the weakest team in the league, the odds are misaligned which benefits punters backing Huesca, who have won or draw in seven of their matches.

Key Players to Watch*

Raul Guti: It's difficult to pinpoint a specific player in this Zaragoza side who have been incredibly poor this season both in attack and defensively, but we have chose Guti. Despite his zero goal contributions in the league, his ability to dictate possession and composure to take on players will eventually turn into direct contributions if the rest of the squad can rev their engines. His passing stats are in the top percentile with other midfielders in the league, as Guti can make a difference in this side.

Iker Kortajarena: Two attacking midfielders in this matchup is who we have highlighed, this time for Huesca, their number 10, Kortajarena, who has registered three assists and boasts an average rating of 7.14. He offers impeccable workrate for Huesca, winning 86 duels in just 13 matches, which is the most out of any attacking midfielder in the league, whilst winning 38 ariel duels, again ranking him number 1. His ability to hold the ball is key as well, winning 24 fouls which places him in the top 7% of players in his position, whilst gathering 639 touches of the ball, highlighting his willingness to drive his side forward despite their league position.

Zaragoza vs Huesca Match Information

Referee: Information Unavailable

Stadium: Ibercaja Estadio has a capacity of 20,000 as Zaragoza host Huesca.

Broadcast: Information Unavailable

Time: 20:00 GMT

Event: La Liga 2 - Round 14

Zaragoza vs Huesca Final Prediction

Zaragoza 0-2 Huesca