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Sporting Gijon host Real Oviedo at the El Molinon on Saturday in the Segunda Division, looking for their first win of the season. It's been a sluggish start for Rojiblancos so far, who've drawn twice and lost once.
In their opening game, Levante inflicted a 2-1 home loss upon them, before Eldense (0-0) and Almeria (1-1) held them to consecutive draws. With just two points in three games, Gijon are down in 18th position in the league table.
It's a far cry from their respectable fifth-place finish last season, as the Asturias outfit came agonizingly close to securing promotion to La Liga. Espanyol ended their hopes in the final round of the playoffs with a 2-1 aggregate win.
On the other hand, Real Oviedo are five places above them in the standings, having accrued two points more. In their opener, Los Azules beat Deportivo La Coruna away from home, before a goalless stalemate with Castellon.
Last weekend, Racing Santander finally ended their unbeaten start with a 3-1 comeback win. Ilyas Chaira put Oviedo in front after only 12 minutes, but a quickfire brace from Andres Martin had turned the match around just 15 minutes later. Clement Michelin then put the final nail in Oviedo's coffin with a third goal in the 75th minute.
Sporting Gijon vs Oviedo Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 85 clashes between the sides in the past, with Real Oviedo winning 36 times over Sporting Gijon and losing 26 games.
- Sporting Gijon beat Real Oviedo 1-0 in their last game, ending a run of nine-winless games in the fixture.
- Real Oviedo have failed to score against Sporting Gijon in their last two games: a 0-0 draw in September 2023 and a 1-0 loss in February 2024.
- There have been 23 draws between the sides in history, including two in their last three, and three in their last six.
- Real Oviedo and Sporting Gijon have both scored two goals in the new season thus far, the joint-lowest in the Segunda Division right now, along with Mirandes, Castellon, Deportivo La Coruna and Racing Ferrol.
Sporting Gijon vs Oviedo Prediction
Sporting Gijon have struggled to find their feet in the new season, failing to win any of their three games. Their good record to Real Oviedo means they've got a chance, although Oviedo's defense has been great, and Gijon will have to bring their A-game in this match.
Prediction: Sporting Gijon 1-1 Oviedo
Sporting Gijon vs Oviedo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
