Bitesize Prediction: Zaragoza vs Mirandes – 01/10/23

Competition: Spanish Segunda

Market: Zaragoza win

Odds: 19/20 @ 1xBet

Hoping to make an immediate return to winning ways on Sunday afternoon, Zaragoza will welcome Mirandes to La Romareda.

Starting with the hosts, putting in a toothless performance last weekend and left disappointed as they slumped to a 1-0 loss away at Ferrol, Zaragoza will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite settling for a bottom-half finish last season, Fran Escriba’s side have made plenty of improvements since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. Battling it out at the top of the Segunda standings and with their sights set on mounting a genuine promotion charge this time around, Los Manos will be excited to make a return to home soil on Sunday afternoon. Still mustering 16 points from their first seven second-tier showdowns, the former Elche boss has seen his squad gain a reputation for their continued success at La Romareda. Already collecting 10 points from their opening four appearances in front of their own supporters, Zaragoza are also unbeaten in each of their previous 12 Segunda battles in Aragon – a run that stems all the way back to February 11th.

As for the visitors, after spending large spells of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, it appears that Mirandes could be bracing themselves for another uphill battle this time around. Last seen putting in a nightmare performance on home soil as they slumped to a routine 3-1 loss at the hands of Leganes, Alessio Lisci’s side are already battling it out in the drop zone. Likewise, on a run that is highlighted by a downbeat 2-0 defeat against Amorebieta earlier in the month, the Reds are without a win from any of their previous six straight Segunda appearances – a run that stems back to August 14th. Showing some extended defensive issues and shipping eight goals in just their last three second-tier showdowns, Mirandes should be bracing themselves for a tough challenge here. Mustering just a single point from their last five Segunda contests on the road continuing on from last season, we are backing a home victory this weekend.

Bet: Zaragoza 19/20 to beat Mirandes in Sunday’s Segunda showdown @ 1xBet