Cartagena vs Real Zaragoza Prediction 10.09.2023

• Competition: Spain - Segunda Division
• Date: Sunday, 10th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 17:30 UTC +1 / 18.30 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Municipal Cartagonova (Cartagena)

Real Zaragoza is determined to preserve their perfect start to the Segunda Division campaign as they face Cartagena at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova this Sunday.

Cartagena's playoff dreams were shattered by a dismal end to the prior season, where they secured just two points in the final five rounds, suffering three consecutive defeats and finishing a staggering nine points behind the sixth-placed Albacete. Even worse, Efese carried their disappointments from the end of the previous season into the new 2023-24 Segunda Division campaign, enduring a tumultuous start with three consecutive losses. Yet, Victor Sanchez del Amo's chosen ones managed to shake off their troubles, securing their first victory of the season with a thrilling 2-1 win over Villarreal B last time out, putting an end to their second-tier winless streak that dated back to April 22nd.

The days when Zaragoza graced the top-flight stage are now distant memories. Despite their grand ambitions and tireless efforts, the club has struggled to find a path to promotion, enduring an 11-year stay in Spain's second division. Nevertheless, their current showing in the 2023-24 Segunda Division campaign suggests that the squad from "La Romareda" is ready to make a comeback to the elite tier, as they currently lead the table with a flawless record after four rounds - 4-0-0 (12 pts), two points ahead of second-placed Espanyol.

Cartagena vs Real Zaragoza Betting Tips: Under 2.5

While Kartagena managed to eke out their first Segunda Division win in 133 days last weekend, their overall performance in the current 2023-24 campaign doesn't look promising, especially on home turf, where they suffered two losses, failing to score in both - both ending 0-1. Cartagena's attack, about as intimidating as a water pistol, faces a monumental assignment this weekend, as they confront Zaragoza, whose defense has remained impenetrable in the opening four rounds, boasting a 6-0 goal difference.

Still, because of their steadfast defense and less-than-thrilling offense, Los Manos' matches frequently lack excitement and conclude with a low number of goals, as evidenced by their 1.5 goals per game average during the opening four games. Notably, a recurring theme in the head-to-head matchups between Cartagena and Zaragoza is their penchant for low-scoring contests, with five of the last six encounters witnessing under 2.5 goals. Taking everything into account, our prediction points to a tightly contested affair where the total goal count is unlikely to exceed two.