Sporting Gijon vs Real Sociedad
Spanish La Liga 2016/17
Date: Sunday, 20th November 2016,
Kick-Off at 17:30 UK
Venue: Estadio El Molinon, Gijon.
Gijon's season started positively with a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. It was followed by a draw with Alaves and a victory over Leganes, but that is about as good as it got. Since that victory their form has dropped off alarmingly and they find themselves fighting a relegation battle.
It's all very congested down there and three points here could propel them as high as 13th if results go their way, but it's a worrying time for Gijon supporters.
Lillo misses out here through suspension, but there are likely to be few changes to the side which lost 3-2 at Malaga.
They've netted three times in the last couple of matches, which is a positive sign, but there are many improvements to be made at the back.
They have the joint second worst defence in the division. Only rock bottom Granada have conceded more.
Real Sociedad are going through a much happier spell and have embarked on four wins in the last five.
That sequence includes an excellent victory over Atletico Madrid and they rightly come here in tremendous spirits.
They've also kept three consecutive clean sheets which also include victories over Leganes and Alaves.
Away from home, they've been inconsistent, which should give Gijon hope. Sociedad have won two, but lost three games on their travels this season.
Gijon did beat this opposition in a club friendly during the October International Break, but they were much changes line-ups with players missing from both sides.
Sporting Gijon vs Real Sociedad: Head to Head Statistics
The two teams have met 19 times in the past, Sporting Gijon Have won 6 times while Real Sociedad have won 8 games. At Estadio Municipal El Molinon, the two teams have been fair to each other with 4 wins each and 2 draws. Their last 2 games have ended in favour of Sporting Gijon, they have also scored at least 2 goals in the games.
Sporting Gijon vs Real Sociedad: Prediction
With their current mood and form, Real Sociedad will have no problem winning this one. They have been flying high recently and are ready to keep the motion.
Sporting Gijon have been on a winless streak in recent weeks. If they can put more determination and guard their defense line, they will surely avoid a defeat in this fixture.
With Sociedad’s current form, we expect a win from them and also a clean sheet too.
Sporting Gijon vs Real Sociedad: Betting Tips
Real Sociedad to win at 2.20
Both teams to score – No at 1.90.