Match Report
Real Zaragoza, 22nd on 36 points, faced a 38-point deficit to Almería (3rd, 74). Almería had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.83/1.4 for Real Zaragoza and 1.93/1.5 for Almería (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
6 matches unbeaten backed Almería's arrival, having scored in 6 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Real Zaragoza held 5 points of 15 and Almería 13.
Across 21 recorded meetings, Real Zaragoza have 7 wins to Almería's 11, with 3 draws, at 2.9 goals per meeting. Playing at home matters in this fixture: 71% of the meetings went to the host. The fixture leans high-scoring: 67% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 67%. The last five meetings averaged 3.8 goals, well above the all-time 2.9.
The venue was Estadio de la Romareda in Zaragoza, with room for 33,608 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Real Zaragoza: Rober González (80'), Dani Gómez (90')
Key stats
Possession: Real Zaragoza 38% · Almería 62% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 5-5