Real Valladolid
- Real Valladolid have been in solid form so far with 15 points from 9 games, putting them in fourth place.
- Guillermo Almada has instilled his attacking, possession-based philosophy on the team in his short time at the club, with a heavy emphasis on pressing high and building up play through the midfield, with full backs to overlap and allow the attacking players to operate in advanced positions, which is important to consider for the Real Valladolid vs Sporting Gijon betting tips.
- In LaLiga 2, Valladolid have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1 at home this season, scoring 1.40 goals and conceding just 0.60.
Sporting Gijon
- Sporting Gijon have been in poor form recently, losing 4 of their last 5 LaLiga 2 matches and winning just once in that time.
- Sporting Gijon occupy 12th place in the LaLiga 2 table after taking 12 points from their first 9 games.
- New manager Borja Jimenez has brought a bit more tactical flexibility to the side, allowing them to lock up in a compact defensive shape when necessary, before rapidly switching to more vertical and fast counter-attacking football to exploit space in behind the opposition - a style shift that could influence the Real Valladolid vs Sporting Gijon betting tips provided for punters.
- Cesar Gelabert Pina leads Sporting's scoring with 4 goals in 9 LaLiga 2 appearances, while Jonathan Dubasin has scored 3 times in their last 5.
Head-to-Head
In their head-to-head meetings, Valladolid have 1 win and 1 draw from their last 2 in LaLiga 2, with Sporting winning none of their recent trips to Valladolid. The Real Valladolid vs Sporting Gijon prediction will take into account these results.
Valladolid
- Stipe Biuk has provided 4 assists in 9 appearances from a wide position.
- Amath Ndiaye leads the line with 2 goals in 7 LaLiga 2 outings, providing pace and directness.
Sporting Gijon
- Cesar Gelabert Pina leads Sporting's scoring with 4 goals in 9 LaLiga 2 appearances.
- Jonathan Dubasin has scored 3 times in their last 5, adding a clinical edge.
Betting Insights
- Valladolid to win at 1.9; Sporting at 4.0; Draw at 3.35.
- Under 2.5 goals line is at 1.67.
Prediction
- Both teams will be chasing promotion, but Valladolid have had the better start and are at home on Sunday.
- Almada has given them a clear identity, and with Sporting’s poor away form this term - 2 straight losses on the road - it’s hard to see Jimenez’s men making an immediate impact.
- Sporting can hold their own and threaten on the break, but Valladolid should control the pace and are likely to edge a close contest.
