Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon
Liga BBVA 2016/17
26th November 2016, 15:15 pm BST
Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Real Madrid will resume their title hunt after their Champions League win against Sporting CP when they travel to Gijon on November 26.
Sporting Gijon, who are strangled on 18th place on the league table, will have to find a way to win against the Los Blancos if they are to uplift their miserable campaign this season.
Zinedine Zidane’s men are in incredible form prior to this fixture, as they lead the league table with 30 points to their credit. Their major title rival Barcelona is four points behind them.
The away side’s performances continue to worsen as the season progresses. They haven’t won any of their last five La Liga matches, drawing two and losing three in the process.
Real Madrid has completely dominated Gijon in previous meetings between them. The Whites have won five of their six matches against the bottom dwellers.
Team News: Sporting Gijon
Since only a few players are injured, there are no huge problems for Sporting’s fans to worry about.
Attacker Jean-Sylvain Babin will be sidelined from the game due to a calf injury.
Alberto Lora Ramos will miss the match due to a knock he picked a week ago. Daniel Arnaud N’Di also is unfit for the match against Real due to a knee injury.
Although injuries seem to trouble insignificantly, Sporting Gijon players’ performances have been below ordinary. Their attackers Cop and Viguera haven’t scored enough goals, much to the disappointment of their fans.
Abelardo Antuna’s men must start to play well if they are to change their misfortunes this season.
Sporting Gijon: Predicted Line-up (4-4-3)
Cuellar- Amorebieta, Canella, Mere, Pereira-Rodriquez, Alvarez, Gomez, Cases-Viguera, Cop
Team News: Real Madrid
Troubles seem to surmount for manager Zinedine Zidane as injuries rules out the selection of many key players.
Gareth Bale suffered an ankle injury in 2-1 win against Sporting CP on Wednesday’s Champions League game. According to BBC Sport, Bale is set to miss a few crucial matches including El Clasico. His absence from the team will heavily affect Real Madrid’s attacking strengths.
Alvaro Morata also is sidelined due to a knock he picked during the match against England.
Midfield star Casemiro’s absence from the lineup surely will imbalance Madrid’s midfield. Casemiro has been one of the key figures for Real Madrid’s success this year, and it will be tough for Zidane to replace a player of his caliber. Toni Kroos also will be unavailable for the selection due to a foot injury.
However, good news for Madrid’s fans is that star defender Sergio Ramos is back on the team after recovering from his knee injury. The Whites’ defense should be fortified with his inclusion in the team.
Real Madrid:Predicted Line-up (4-3-3)
Navas – Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo – Kovacic, Modric, Isco, Vasquez – Ronaldo, Benzema
Betting odds (Betfair)
Real Madrid win: 1/16
Draw: 16/1
Sporting Gijon win: 45/1
Team news
Real Madrid possible XI: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Kovacic, Isco; Vasquez, Benzema, Ronaldo
Sporting Gijon possible XI: Cuellar; Pereira, Mere, Amorebieta, Canella; Castro, Torres, Cases, Gomez; Viguera, Cop
Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon Key Stats
Real Madrid have won 16 of their last 19 home matches in La Liga.
Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in 21 of their last 24 matches in La Liga.
Sporting Gijon have failed to win their last 13 away matches in La Liga.
Real Madrid are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches against Sporting Gijon in all competitions.
Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon Betting Tips
Real Madrid have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches in La Liga. Bet on .
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 19 of Real Madrid’s last 22 home games in the league. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Sporting Gijon’s last 10 games in La Liga as well. seem likely here.
Real Madrid have an excellent record against Gijon. Bet on them to .
Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon Prediction
Gijon are in terrible form right now and have been atrocious away from home. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are the best team in the division right now. Los Blancos are in red hot form and should be able to extend their winning run here.
Unless Sporting Gijon improve dramatically, they are likely to get a thrashing from the league leaders this weekend.
