April 21, 2012 5:00 PM BST
Iberostar Estadi — Palma de Mallorca
Referee: Alfonso Alvarez Izquierdo
Team News
Mallorca
Mallorca slipped to defeat at Athletic Bilbao last weekend, but they
remain comfortably in mid-table, nine points ahead of their opponents
this weekend in the final relegation spot.
Joaquín Caparrós has a host of injuries to contend with, with up to seven players expected to be out. Chori Castro should also return to the attack after coming on as a substitute last time out.
The absence of Nunes and Jose Chico means Martí Crespí will continue in
central defence, whilst should Fernando Tissone fail to recover in time,
Sergio Tejera will start in midfield.
Probable lineups : Aouate, Cáceres, Crespi, Ramis, Cendrós, Tissone, Pina, Pereira, Castro, Nsue, Victor. (4-2-3-1).
Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza gave their survival hopes a shot in the arm last weekend
as Tomislav Dujmovic's goal handed them victory over relegation rivals
Granada and Manolo Jimenez's men are now within five points of the
Andalusians and Villarreal.
And Zaragoza will still fancy their chances as after their trip to
Mallorca they have three consecutive home games against Athletic Bilbao,
Levante and Racing Santander.
However, Jimenez will have to make a few alterations to the side as Ruben Micael and Pablo Alvarez are both suspended. Apoño is expected to come into midfield, whilst Maurizio Lanzaro may move across to play at right-back.
Probable lineups : Roberto, Lanzero, Mateos, Paredes, Abraham, Pintér, Dujmovic, García, Apoño, Lafita, Postiga. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Mallorca have won their last 5 home matches against Zaragoza in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Zaragoza's last 5 away games in La Liga.
Head to Head
Mallorca | Apr 15, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Mallorca 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Racing 0 - Mallorca 3 | LIGA |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Mallorca 0 - Granada 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 2, 2012 | Sevilla 3 - Mallorca 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Mallorca 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
Zaragoza| Apr 15, 2012 | Zaragoza 1 - Granada 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Sevilla 3 - Zaragoza 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Zaragoza 1 - FC Barcelona 4 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Sporting de Gijon 1 - Zaragoza 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Zaragoza 1 - Atletico Madrid 0 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 11, 2011 | Zaragoza 0 - Mallorca 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 19, 2011 | Mallorca 1 - Zaragoza 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 7, 2010 | Zaragoza 3 - Mallorca 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 14, 2010 | Zaragoza 1 - Mallorca 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 6, 2009 | Mallorca 4 - Zaragoza 1 |
Mallorca are already pretty much safe, even if they are not
mathematically so, and played like a team in the comfort zone in the
Basque Country last weekend.
However, that performance could also be put down to tiredness after
three games in seven days and they remain a difficult side to beat at
home.
The consensus in the Zaragoza dressing room is that they need four wins
from their remaining five matches, but with three home games to come, a
point on the road wouldn't be the worst result for the visitors.
Mallorca 1 - 1 Zaragoza
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