Zaragoza vs Sevilla: prediction for the Copa del Rey

Six-time Spanish Cup holder started the new edition of the tournament with a victory over Mensajero (1:0), then easily eliminated Burgos (2:0) out of the tournament. So far the Zaragozans are unsuccessful in Segunda and they are unlikely to get to the play-off zone. 

In 22 rounds Zaragoza recorded five victories and 11 draws, which brought 26 points and a 16th spot in the standings. On December 6, hosts beat Eibar (1:0) and then suffered three consecutive defeats. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored less than one goal per game. 

Sevilla started the Spanish Cup with a narrow victory over Cordoba (1:0 a.e.t.) and then managed to beat Andratx only in the penalty shoot-out. Team failed to achieve in the group stage of the Champions League, a defeat to Salzburg (0:1) in the ultimate round sent the Nervionenses to the Europa League. 

In 19 rounds of La Liga Julen Lopetegui's men recorded 12 victories and five draws, which brought 41 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. After a draw against Barcelona (1:1) visitors beat Cadiz (1:0).