May 13, 2012 7:00 PM BST
Estadio La Rosaleda — Málaga
Team News
Malaga
Malaga's 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid last weekend means they must beat
Sporting in order to guarantee Champions League football for the first
time in their history.
Manuel Pellegrini will be forced the reshuffle his backline as Weligton
is suspended so Sergio Sanchez should move into centre-back, with Jesus
Gamez returning at right-back.
Santi Cazorla started from a central position against Atleti and is
expected to do so again with Eliseu and Joaquin continuing in the wide
areas and Isco supporting Salomon Rondon in attack.
Prabable lineups : Kameni, Monreal, Demichelis, Sanchez, Gomez, Cazorla, Camacho, Eliseu, Isco, Joaquin, rondon. (4-2-3-1).
Gijon
Sporting's chances of avoiding the drop still hang by a thread after
they kept themselves alive for another week with a 2-1 win over Real
Betis last time out.
The Asturian side need to win and hope Rayo and Zaragoza lose if they are to maintain their Primera Division status.
Alberto Botia returns from suspension and is expected to once again
partner Gregory in defence, whilst Miguel de las Cuevas is fit again and
should replace Formose Mendy on the right.
Probable lineups : Pablo, Suarez, Botia, Gregory, Ayoze, Lora, Galvez, Cuevas, Trejo, Colunga, Sangoy. (4-2-3-1)
Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Gijon's last 6 games in La Liga.
Gijon have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 15, 2012 | Sporting de Gijon 2 - Malaga 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | May 10, 2011 | Malaga 2 - Sporting de Gijon 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 2, 2011 | Sporting de Gijon 1 - Malaga 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | May 1, 2010 | Malaga 1 - Sporting de Gijon 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 3, 2010 | Sporting de Gijon 2 - Malaga 2 |
Prediction
Malaga have produced almost all of their best performances at home this
season whilst only Racing have a worse record on the road than Sporting
this season.
The Andalusians have allowed a number of chances to seal fourth spot
slip by in recent weeks, but they ought to make sure of it in front of
an expectant crowd at La Rosaleda and could even have the bonus of
playing against a side with little to play for should results in the
other games go against Sporting in the early stages.
Malaga 3 - 1 Gijon
Pre Match
May 13, 2012 7:00 PM BST
Campos de Sport de El Sardinero — Santander
Team News
Santander
Racing could create history by going half of the season without a victory should they fail to beat Osasuna on Sunday. The Cantabrians last victory came over Los Rojillos in January, but they have since failed in 19 attempts in the league.
Alvaro Cervera has at least been able to give some Primera Division
experience to a number of youngsters in the past few weeks and will do
so again as Racing wave goodbye to the top tier after a 10-year stay.
Probable lineups : Fernandez, Fernandez, Bernardo, Gonzalez, Francis, Gullon, Diop, Adrian, Bedia, Samperio, Acosta. (4-2-3-1).
Osasuna
Osasuna meanwhile are still very much in the hunt for a European place
as Ibrahima Balde's goal was enough to give them a 1-0 win over Real
Sociedad last weekend.
Jose Luis Mendilibar will also be boosted by the return of Dejan Lekic, Robersio Rodrigues and Damia from suspension.
However, captain Patxi Puñal is banned and Lolo has been ruled out with a ligament injury.
Probable lineups : Andres, Bertran, Roversio, Flano, Damia, Nekounam, Loe, Lamah, Garcia, Ibrahima, Nino. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Santander have failed to win their last 19 matches in La Liga.
Santander have failed to score in their last 5 home matches in La Liga.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Osasuna's last 6 games in La Liga.
Osasuna have failed to win 10 of their last 11 away matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 15, 2012 | Osasuna 0 - Racing 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 13, 2011 | Osasuna 3 - Racing 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 31, 2010 | Racing 4 - Osasuna 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 21, 2010 | Osasuna 1 - Racing 3 | |
| Spain - Copa del Rey (ESPC) | Jan 27, 2010 | Osasuna 0 - Racing 3 |
Prediction
With the chance of European football on the line, Osasuna should exact
revenge for Racing's surprise 2-0 win at the Reyno de Navarra earlier in
the season.
Ibrahima was key to the Navarrans early season form and his return to
form and fitness after a difficult few months could just be the spur
they need to make it into the top six.
Santander 0 - 2 Osasuna
Getafe vs Zaragoza Preview : Getafe side clearly lacking in motivation
Pre Match
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Coliseum Alfonso Pérez — Getafe (Madrid)
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Coliseum Alfonso Pérez — Getafe (Madrid)
Team News
Getafe
Getafe's uninspiring end to the season continued as they could only
manage a 0-0 draw against an Athletic reserve side at San Mamés last
weekend.
Cata Díaz and Juan Rodriguez picked up yellow cards in that game that
mean they will miss the final day through suspension but Rafa and Juan
Valera return from their bans and should feature.
Pablo Sarabia made only his ninth start of the campaign last weekend and
he is expected to be handed another opportunity as Luis Garcia begins
to plan ahead for next season.
Probable lineups : Moya, Torres, Alexis, Rafa, Valera, Lacen, Casquero, Gavilan, Barrada, Sarabia, Miku. (4-2-3-1).
Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza's seventh win in 10 over Racing Santander last weekend
means that for the first time in weeks, they now have survival in their
own hands.
Should they make it in eight wins in 11 they will definitely survive as Rayo and Granada face each other on the final day. Carlos Aranada remains on the sidelines through injury and Maurizio Lanzaro is suspended.
Manolo Jimenez is expected to largely stick with the side that defeated
Racing but Franco Zuculini may come back into the side after missing
last weekend's game with a bruised kidney.
Probable lineups : Roberto, Alvarez, Silva, Paredes, Abraham, Zuculini, Micael, Oriol, Apono, Lafita, Postiga. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Zaragoza have won their last 3 matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 14, 2012 | Zaragoza 1 - Getafe 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 11, 2011 | Zaragoza 2 - Getafe 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 22, 2010 | Getafe 1 - Zaragoza 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 27, 2010 | Getafe 0 - Zaragoza 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 27, 2009 | Zaragoza 3 - Getafe 0 |
Predictipon
With thousands of Zaragoza fans making the journey to the capital this
will feel like a home game for the Aragonese side and they should seal a
remarkable escape again a Getafe side clearly lacking in motivation.
Helder Postiga, Edo Oriol and Angel Lafita have all scored important
goals in recent weeks and with Cata Diaz absent they should find enough
time and space to do the damage required.
Getafe 0 - 2 Zaragoza
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