In the penultimate round of the Segunda Division, Las Palmas hosts Zaragoza in a battle of the poles of the table. The hosts are in fifth place and fighting for a spot in the playoffs for promotion to the Primera Division, while the visitors are in 22nd place, desperately trying to avoid relegation. Las Palmas enters the match in excellent form, having won four of their five matches.
The key factor will be the Islanders' incredibly strong home form. Luis García's side have won their last six matches at the Estadio de Gran Canaria and have remained unbeaten in front of their home fans for the entire second half of the season. Meanwhile, Zaragoza is in a complete meltdown: they have lost four matches in a row and have not won away from home for several months. Visiting coach David Navarro admits his team is hanging on by a thread, as they're five points behind 18th place, with the mathematical chances of staying in the table less than 1%.
Given Las Palmas' attacking prowess (85 goals scored) and Zaragoza's catastrophic defensive performance (56 conceded), a home win seems like a safe bet. The teams are in very different mental and physical condition. Although Zaragoza will be fighting for survival, the Islanders' quality and form, as well as the support from the crowd, should play a decisive role in this crucial match.
