April 15, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Estadio de la Romareda — Zaragoza
Team News
Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza suffered their second defeat of the week at Sevilla on
Thursday night and now face a real uphill task if they are to escape
relegation as they are seven points adrift of Villarreal.
Abraham was suspended for the game at the Sánchez Pizjuán but he should
return at left-back with Pablo Álvarez switching back over to his more
natural side at right-back.
Manolo Jimenez is also expected to rotate some of his midfield to freshen it up for their third game in seven days.
probable lineups : Roberto, Abraham, Parades, Mateos, Álvarez, Zuculini, Pintér, Lafita, Micael, García, Postiga. (4-2-3-1).
Granada
Granada let a two-goal lead slip away as they drew 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
However, the Andalusians won't have been too disappointed with the point
after playing the majority of the game with 10 men following Jaime
Romero's red card seven minutes before half-time.
Abel Resino was particularly pleased with the contribution of Alexandre
Geijo after he came on to score Granada's second and he may be rewarded
with a start.
Dani Benitez and Diego Mainz should also return to the first XI after being rested from the start against Athletic.
probable lineups : César, Nyom, Gomez, Mainz, Siqeuira, Moisés, Rico, Uche, Martins, Benítez, Geijo. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Zaragoza's last 3 games in La Liga.
Granada will score from a direct freekick.
Head to Head
Zaragoza| 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 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Valencia CF 1 - Zaragoza 2 | LIGA |
Granada| Apr 11, 2012 | Granada 2 - Athletic Bilbao 2 | LIGA |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Mallorca 0 - Granada 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Racing 0 - Granada 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Granada 0 - Sevilla 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 20, 2012 | FC Barcelona 5 - Granada 3 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 4, 2011 | Granada 1 - Zaragoza 0 |
Prediction
It will be interesting to see if Zaragoza's defiance in recent weeks has
now wilted completely after back-to-back defeats, but if they are to
have any chance of survival they must win this match.
Granada's own mini unbeaten run has seen them move eight points clear of
the Aragonese side, but they are still struggling the score goals away
from home with just 12 in 16 matches on the road this season.
Therefore, Zaragoza might just produce one final twist in the battle for survival.
Zaragoza 1 - 0 Granada
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