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Eibar will play host to Sporting Gijon at Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa in the Segunda División on Saturday. The hosts are aiming to make up lost ground while the visitors will be looking to build on their momentum.
Eibar vs Sporting Gijon Preview
Eibar dropped four points in their last two matches, after drawing against Almeria and losing to Real Oviedo. However, they played those matches on the road. They will hope to make the most of their home advantage as they return to base for their next two league contests, starting with Gijon.
Armagiñak finished third in the Segunda División last season, narrowly missing promotion to La Liga, where they last competed in 2020-21. They are expected to give it another shot this term. The hosts could leap to the top spot if they snatch maximum points against the visitors. However, Eibar last defeated Sporting Gijon in 2022.
Sporting Gijon got back to winning ways following a 1-0 home win against Real Zaragoza in their last league game. The visitors had dropped four points in their previous two matches. They have won twice, drawn thrice and lost twice in seven matches, and sit 13th on nine points while Eibar are placed seventh on 12 points.
Rojiblancos have been struggling to launch a return to the top flight since their last appearance in 2016-17. Last season, they came close, finishing fifth in the Segunda División – an impressive improvement from their previous two seasons when they finished 17th each. Their last three visits to Gijon ended in one win and two draws.
Eibar vs Sporting Gijon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Eibar have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Sporting Gijon in all competitions.
- Eibar have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches at home against Sporting Gijon.
- Eibar have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Sporting Gijon have drawn four times and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Eibar have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches. The same goes for Sporting Gijon in their last five outings. Form Guide: Eibar – L-D-W-W-D, Sporting Gijon – W-D-L-W-D.
Eibar vs Sporting Gijon Prediction
Eibar, who are tied on 12 points with two other teams, will be looking to earn maximum points at home to break away from the others.
Sporting Gijon are yet to win on the road in this campaign. They have succeeded in Gijon before and could do it again.
Eibar are expected to prevail based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Eibar 3-1 Sporting Gijon
Eibar vs Sporting Gijon Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Eibar to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Eibar to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Sporting Gijon to score - Yes
