Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Segunda División match.
Cartagena continue to face significant challenges this season, languishing at the bottom of the Segunda División. They are in desperate need of points to climb the table, but their chances against one of the league's frontrunners seem slim. Sporting Gijón, on the other hand, are situated near the top of the standings and are fighting for promotion. Every point is vital for the visitors given the tight competition among the leaders.
Cartagena
Cartagena display weakness in nearly all facets of the game. They possess the league's poorest attack, averaging just 0.7 goals per match, and have a fragile defence, with 28 goals conceded in 17 rounds. In their last 10 matches, they have managed just one victory, narrowly defeating Huesca (1:0). Their home record is similarly poor, with only 4 points collected from a possible 24.
Sporting Gijón
Sporting Gijón have shown more stability this season, suffering only one defeat in their last seven matches. Importantly, their setbacks have all come against teams from the upper part of the table. The team averages 1.6 goals per match and rarely leave the pitch without scoring—having failed to find the net in just 2 of their 17 games.
Cartagena vs Sporting Gijón Prediction
At this stage, Cartagena appear to be clear underdogs. They are weak in attack, unstable defensively, and show no signs of improvement. Sporting Gijón, in contrast, consistently collect points and have an effective attack. Therefore, we predict a victory for the visitors in the upcoming match.
