Sporting Gijon
- Sporting Gijon sit 9th in LaLiga 2 on 45 points from 31 games, 10 fewer points than 2nd-placed Deportivo La Coruna on 55, and both clubs have had mixed form in recent weeks.
- Sporting have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 LaLiga 2 matches while Depor have won 4 of their last 5 and are currently on a 2-match winning streak.
- Deportivo have had a solid away record this season, winning 9 of their 16 away matches and scoring 25 goals, while Sporting have had a solid home record, winning 8 of their 16 matches at El Molinón.
Deportivo La Coruna
- Deportivo La Coruna has won 4 of their last 5 LaLiga 2 games, while Sporting Gijon has won only 1 of their last 5.
- Deportivo La Coruna’s last 2 away matches have resulted in 2 wins.
- Deportivo have conceded an average of 1.19 goals per game away from home.
- Depor have been excellent on the road this season and their confidence should carry them through what is an emotionally charged and crucial game in the promotion race.
Head-to-Head
There have been 1 win apiece and 1 draw in the 3 most recent meetings between these clubs, Depor winning the most recent game 1-0 at home.
Key Players
- Borja Jimenez has made Sporting a high-tempo, direct and aggressive side that can make life tough for any opponent on their day.
- Antonio Hidalgo’s Depor have been technically sound in their passing and patient build-up, using their creative wide players and forward to stretch and break down their opponents.
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Jonathan Dubasin has been Sporting’s main goal threat this season with 12 goals in 27 appearances.
- 12 goals in 27 appearances
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Juan Otero has found form in Sporting’s last 5 games scoring 3 goals.
- 3 goals in last 5 games
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Yeremay Hernandez has been Depor’s main attacking outlet this season with 10 LaLiga 2 goals in 28 matches this term.
- 10 goals in 28 matches
Betting Insights
- An away win is priced at 2.82.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.1.
- Both teams to score is priced at 1.8.
Prediction
Expect a close and exciting match with an away win looking likely at 2.82 , Over 2.5 goals at 2.1 and Both teams to score at 1.8 , all looking likely given the information above.
