Zaragoza vs Real Sociedad II
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<html> <head><title>Zaragoza vs Real Sociedad B: Tactical Preview, Odds and Value</title></head> <body> <h2>Form Meets Fragility at La Romareda</h2> <p>La Romareda hosts a relegation six-pointer where trends collide: Real Zaragoza’s recent uptick versus Real Sociedad B’s profound away frailty. The market shades Zaragoza at 1.80 for the win, with the draw at 3.40 and the away side at 4.55. The Oracle sees more nuanced angles than the main 1x2.</p> <h3>Why the First Half Should Be Tight</h3> <p>This league is notorious for cagey openings, and the numbers here are emphatic. Zaragoza have drawn 60% of first halves at home, while Real Sociedad B have drawn 50% of first halves on their travels. Both teams’ overall HT draw rates hover around the low-50s. That maps neatly onto First Half — Draw at 2.05 and even the specific 0-0 HT at 2.65, given how often these sides take a while to break lines. With Zaragoza’s creativity often coming alive after the break (Aketxe’s service, Paulino’s take-ons) and RS B’s best finishers like Carrera coming into games late, the stalemate script through 45 minutes is strong.</p> <h3>The Second Half Should Open Up</h3> <p>Both teams skew heavily toward second-half action. Zaragoza score 65% of their goals after the interval and concede 68% after the break. RS B’s away split is even more tilted: 75% of their goals arrive in the second half, with notable late bursts (six scored between 76-90). That supports Highest Scoring Half — Second Half at 2.10 and a general expectation of late swings, especially if the first half ends level.</p> <h3>Fading Real Sociedad B on the Road</h3> <p>The crux of Zaragoza -0.5 (1.83) is Real Sociedad B’s away profile: 0.40 PPG, 80% defeats, and 1.90 GA per game. They concede first 80% of the time away and post 0.00 PPG when conceding first. That’s a toxic cocktail for a young side. Zaragoza’s season-long home numbers are unimpressive, but recent form (last 8 matches: 1.75 PPG, GF 1.63, GA 1.38) shows a stabilized trajectory. Lead-defending at home is 67%, enough to close a game against opponents who rarely equalize away (11%).</p> <h3>Team News and Selection Notes</h3> <p>Zaragoza miss Mario Soberón (suspension) and have defensive absences (Aguirregabiria, Kosa). That likely keeps Dani Gómez as the central 9, supported by Ager Aketxe and Paulino. The bench punch — potentially Kenan Kodro, whose recent hat-trick fueled an away win — raises Zaragoza’s second-half upside further. RS B rely on Aitor Fraga in goal and a young backline with Beitia and Peru Rodríguez. Gorka Carrera is the visitors’ danger-man (7 league goals), with Job Ochieng and Lander Astiazarán providing running power and disruption. It’s an exciting but error-prone mix away from San Sebastián.</p> <h3>Tactical Matchups to Watch</h3> <ul> <li>Zaragoza wide service vs RS B fullbacks: Paulino and Tasende can pin Dadie/Agote, forcing defensive decisions and creating cut-backs.</li> <li>Transition control: RS B’s best moments away are in broken play. Zaragoza must avoid cheap central turnovers; Francho and Raúl Guti’s work without the ball is key.</li> <li>Set pieces: Segunda games swing on restarts. Beitia and Peru Rodríguez defend aerials well, but Zaragoza have added delivery quality via Aketxe.</li> </ul> <h3>Market Value Summary</h3> <p>The best value sits on game state rather than raw 1x2: First Half — Draw (2.05) and Highest Scoring Half — Second Half (2.10) align with league texture and both teams’ splits. Zaragoza -0.5 (1.83) is justified by RS B’s away collapse rate and the home side’s improved trend. For a speculative edge, 0-0 at HT (2.65) mirrors historic patterns at this venue and RS B’s slow away starts.</p> <h3>Verdict</h3> <p>Expect a controlled, low-event opening half with Zaragoza gradually turning the screw after the interval. The Oracle’s card is built around a stalemate at the break and the second half producing the decisive moments — most likely for the hosts.</p> </body> </html>
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