Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán — Sevilla
Team News
Sevilla
Sevilla's recent good run came to a halt as they were defeated for the first time in four games by Athletic Bilbao at the weekend. Michel will be able to welcome back Coke and Piotr Trochowski from suspension from that game, but elsewhere his options are limited as Jose Antonio Reyes and Freddie Kanoute are set to be out for the next few weeks. Indeed after seven years with the club, Kanoute may have played his last game for Sevilla as he is expected to leave in the summer.
Sevilla could, though, have got something out of the game had Álvaro Negredo been on form. The Spanish international had five efforts on goal but failed to hit the target once and he will be looking to get back to scoring form immediately to make his case for inclusion for the European Championships.
probable lineups : Palop, Navarro, Fazio, Escudé, Coke, Medel, Rakitic, Moral, Trochowski, Navas, Negredo. (4-2-3-1).
Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza's winning streak also came to an end at the weekend as Barcelona came away from La Romareda with a 4-1 win. The final scoreline was harsh on Manolo Jimenez's side who battled hard
throughout the 90 minutes and even took the lead at one stage through
Carlos Aranda.
However they tired with 10-men in the second-half after Abraham had been
sent-off just before the break and he will miss out through suspension.
Ivan Obradovic and Ángel Lafita are also doubts, but David Mateos, Apoño and Luis García all return from suspension.
probable lineups : Roberto, Álvarez, Mateos, Paredes, Obradovic, Dujmovic, Pintér, García, Apoño, Lafita, Postiga. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Sevilla have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 home matches against Zaragoza in all competitions.
Sevilla have won their last 4 home matches against Zaragoza in all competitions.
Sevilla have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Zaragoza in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Zaragoza's last 4 away games in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Apr 8, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Sevilla 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 2, 2012 | Sevilla 3 - Mallorca 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Granada 0 - Sevilla 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Racing 0 - Sevilla 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Sevilla 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | 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 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Valencia CF 1 - Zaragoza 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Zaragoza 1 - Osasuna 1 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 27, 2011 | Zaragoza 0 - Sevilla 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 3, 2011 | Sevilla 3 - Zaragoza 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 14, 2010 | Zaragoza 1 - Sevilla 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 7, 2010 | Zaragoza 2 - Sevilla 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 12, 2009 | Sevilla 4 - Zaragoza 1 |
Prediction
Both sides are in desperate need of the points for different reasons as
Sevilla remain in the chasing pack for a European place, whilst Zaragoza
know they must keep winning to have any chance of survival.
Injuries have again come back to derail Sevilla just when they were
looking like hitting their best form, but against a jaded Zaragoza side
who had to chase the ball for long spells against Barcelona they should
still have enough of a threat through Negredo, Navas and top-scorer Manu
to cause problems.
Jimenez's men only have seven games left to save themselves, but
upcoming fixtures against Granada, Mallorca and Racing may be more
realistic opportunities to get the wins they need.
Sevilla 2- 1 Zaragoza
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