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Zaragoza vs Real M., 11.05.2008 at 21:00

Spanish Primera Division: Zaragoza vs Real M.

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Zaragoza vs Real M. betting odds

Bookie 1 X 2 <2.5 >2.5
Gamebookers 1.95 3.70 3.40 2.15 1.65
Expekt 1.95 3.35 3.80 0.00 0.00
PinnacleSports 1.93 4.04 3.76 0.00 0.00
Bet365 1.91 3.60 3.80 0.00 0.00
MyBet 1.90 3.60 3.45 0.00 0.00

This week Spanish Primera Division matches

Sunday, 11.05.2008
Zaragoza - Real M. 21:00
Osasuna - Murcia 21:00
Almeria - Huelva 21:00
Barcelona - Mallorca 21:00
Levante - Valencia 21:00
Ath. Bilbao - Santander 21:00
Valladolid - Getafe 21:00
Betis - Sevilla 21:00
Villarreal - Espanyol 21:00
Atl. Madrid - Deportivo 21:00


New official champions of Spain will take a trip to «La Romareda» in Zaragoza on Sunday. Real Madrid reached their title with a win in Pamplona last week and the win over chief rivals, Barcelona, only served to confirm «Whites`» supremacy. Home side are struggling for survival and only a win would make a sense in a game against the champions. It will surely be a game to remember.

Despite all troubles, we`ll remain in 1st league!

It was coach Manuel Villanova`s statement. He considers their poor results to be caused by different factors and that there are many circumstances beyond them that prevented Zaragoza from Europe or Champions League. A part of the blame, in his opinion, goes to players, since they were much indolent in many games of first championship part, believing that results would come naturally. There`s also a problem of unequal quality of some team`s parts. Their attack is striking with few great players to spare, while defense is made of players more of attacking than defensive profile. It`s the thing their opponents took advantage of and it`s no surprise that their defense is considered to be one of weakest in Primera, in terms of goals conceded. They must do everything in their power to win over Real Madrid and it won`t be a bit easy. The team from Madrid are known to play much better when off pressure. Home side have already taken care of one «final» last Saturday, winning over Deportivo in closing minute. This time their job is even harder, but their continuous improvement since Pablo Aimar rejoined, is a guarantee they`ll manage to gain all 3 points and survive in the league. Zapater, Cesar Fernandez and Albert Celades are available again after one game ban.

Zaragoza are always a tough opponent

It was always the case whenever they played against Real Madrid. Still, it`s all in history and today`s facts are somewhat different. Real are already champions and it`s something no one can take away now. They are obligated to avoid an embarrassment and show they`re a serious and professional squad. Their attack is functioning again and Robben, Higuain and Saviola keep scoring more and more. The latter recently stated his will to win Champions League with Real Madrid next season, thus chasing away any doubts concerning his alleged wish to change the team. Van Nistelroy featured in last game after several months of absence due to his injury and the following surgery. « Flying Dutchman» was yet again the one to score, proving there`s one of world`s best strikers amongst Real Madrid squad.

Betting verdict

Alongside Sevilla derby and game Atletico – Deportivo, this game is one of the most interesting of the round. Real are favorite but still it`s hard to expect they would win. The trouble is that Zaragoza can`t settle for a draw. And Real will do anything to avoid defeat. It`s a situation that guarantees excitement, especially for Zaragoza fans. Over 2.5 goals.

Our tip: Bet 7 on Over 2,5
Odds 1.65 at
Bookmaker: Bet365

Zaragoza vs Real M. head to head stats:

Last 5 Zaragoza matches:
07.05.2008SPA 1Valencia-Zaragoza1:0
03.05.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Deportivo1:0
27.04.2008SPA 1Espanyol-Zaragoza1:1
19.04.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Huelva3:0
13.04.2008SPA 1Getafe-Zaragoza0:0
Last 5 Real M. matches:
07.05.2008SPA 1Real M. - Barcelona4:1
04.05.2008SPA 1Osasuna - Real M.1:2
27.04.2008SPA 1Real M. - Ath. Bilbao3:0
20.04.2008SPA 1Santander - Real M.0:2
13.04.2008SPA 1Real M. - Murcia1:0
Last 5 Zaragoza home matches:
03.05.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Deportivo1:0
19.04.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Huelva3:0
06.04.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Betis0:3
23.03.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Almeria1:1
08.03.2008SPA 1Zaragoza-Atl. Madrid2:1
Last 5 Real M. away matches:
04.05.2008SPA 1Osasuna - Real M.1:2
20.04.2008SPA 1Santander - Real M.0:2
05.04.2008SPA 1Mallorca - Real M.1:1
15.03.2008SPA 1Deportivo - Real M.1:0
01.03.2008SPA 1Huelva - Real M.2:3
Zaragoza vs Real M. head to head stats:
2006/2007SPA 1Zaragoza - Real M.2:2
2005/2006SPA 1Zaragoza - Real M.1:1
2005/2006SPA CUPZaragoza - Real M.6:1
2004/2005SPA 1Zaragoza - Real M.1:3
2003/2004SPA 1Zaragoza - Real M.0:0
2001/2002SPA 1Zaragoza - Real M.2:1
2000/2001SPA 1Zaragoza - Real M.2:3
Real M. vs Zaragoza head to head stats:
2006/2007SPA 1Real M. - Zaragoza1:0
2005/2006SPA 1Real M. - Zaragoza1:0
2005/2006SPA CUPReal M. - Zaragoza4:0
2004/2005SPA 1Real M. - Zaragoza3:1
2003/2004SPA 1Real M. - Zaragoza1:1
2001/2002SPA 1Real M. - Zaragoza3:1
This Season Zaragoza vs Real M. head to head stats:
06.01.2008SPA 1Real M. - Zaragoza2:0

Spain - Primera Division Overall Standings

CL
CLQ
UEFA
RELEG
Team M W D L GS GC +/- P
1 Barcelona 11 9 1 1 36 8 28 28
2 Villarreal 11 7 4 0 21 11 10 25
3 Valencia 11 7 2 2 25 12 13 23
4 Real M. 11 7 2 2 28 17 11 23
5 Sevilla 11 7 2 2 18 8 10 23
6 Atl. Madrid 11 5 2 4 23 17 6 17
7 Deportivo 11 4 3 4 10 13 -3 15
8 Sp. Gijon 11 5 0 6 19 25 -6 15
9 Almeria 11 4 3 4 13 17 -4 15
10 Malaga 11 4 2 5 15 19 -4 14
11 Betis 11 4 2 5 16 14 2 14
12 Valladolid 11 4 1 6 10 17 -7 13
13 Getafe 11 3 4 4 10 14 -4 13
14 Santander 11 3 3 5 11 15 -4 12
15 Mallorca 11 3 3 5 12 17 -5 12
16 Espanyol 11 3 3 5 10 15 -5 12
17 Numancia 11 3 1 7 14 24 -10 10
18 Ath. Bilbao 11 2 3 6 12 20 -8 9
19 Huelva 11 1 4 6 5 17 -12 7
20 Osasuna 11 0 5 6 3 11 -8 5