In the Segunda on January 17, Real Zaragoza will face Real Sociedad II. According to the 1X2 odds, Real Zaragoza is the favorite with odds of 1.83, which corresponds to a 52.41% probability. The odds for a draw are set at 3.54 (27.09%), and a win for Real Sociedad II is priced at 4.68 (20.49%). This setup reflects the bookmakers' expectation of Real Zaragoza having the upper hand, although a draw is not ruled out. The goal total options appear moderate: over 2.0 goals is at 1.53, and over 2.5 goals is at 2.12, indicating a not very high expected goal count.
Let's examine how the teams have approached this match based on recent results and secondary statistics. Real Zaragoza, in their last five matches, averaged 1.4 goals scored per game while conceding 1.6, with an average possession of 51.2%. They recorded 3.4 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 3.2 offsides per match. Real Sociedad II, in the same period, scored and conceded 1 goal per game, with 44.6% possession, 4 yellow cards, 16.4 fouls, and 3.4 offsides. In their last three matches, Real Zaragoza played as follows: January 10 - Racing Santander vs. Real Zaragoza 2-3, January 4 - Real Zaragoza vs. Las Palmas 1-2, December 21 - Burgos vs. Real Zaragoza 1-1. For Real Sociedad II: January 10 - Real Sociedad II vs. Albacete 0-0, January 3 - Cultural Leonesa vs. Real Sociedad II 1-1, December 21 - Real Sociedad II vs. AD Ceuta 1-3. In their last head-to-head encounter on August 17, 2025, Real Sociedad II defeated Real Zaragoza 1-0.
The goal profiles of the teams allow conclusions on totals. For Real Zaragoza, in a five-match series, the total over 2.5 was achieved 3 times, under 2.5 twice. The average number of goals in their matches is 3, with 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded. By halves, Real Zaragoza had over 1.5 goals in the first half only once, but in the second half 3 times. For Real Sociedad II, the total over 2.5 occurred 2 times out of 5, under 2.5 three times. The average total goals are 2, with 1 scored and 1 conceded. By halves, Real Sociedad II had over 1.5 goals in the first half once, in the second half 3 times. Real Zaragoza most frequently scores in the 76-90 minute interval (50%), and concedes in the same segment (40%). Real Sociedad II has two most frequent scoring intervals: 0-15 and 76-90 minutes (50% each), and they concede most often from the 46th to the 60th minute (38%). These indicators suggest both teams' tendency for second-half activity and the possibility of seeing goals after the break. Against the backdrop of average scoring, but with clear movement in the second half, a bet on over 2.0 goals at 1.53 looks logical: Real Zaragoza had over 2.5 in 3 out of 5, Real Sociedad II in 2 out of 5, and the average totals are not low.
Regarding corners, Real Zaragoza's average over 5 matches is 4.6, and Real Sociedad II's is 3.8. The frequency of over 9.5 corners for Real Zaragoza is 4 times out of 5, and for Real Sociedad II, 2 out of 5. Looking at the odds, the total corners over 8.5 is at 1.50, under 8.5 at 2.31. For the outcome on corners, Real Zaragoza is the favorite with odds of 1.44. The emphasis on activity in corners for Real Zaragoza and the frequent occurrence of over 9.5 corners makes a bet on total corners over 8.5 justified. It is also worth noting that both teams regularly earn corners, which could lead to a high total by the end of the match.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Real Zaragoza vs Real Sociedad II, 2026-01-17 - Over 2.0 goals, odds 1.53. Correct score: 1-1, odds 5.50.


