Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Segunda División match.
Castellón have opened up a six-point gap above the relegation zone, while Sporting Gijón remain relatively safe with a seven-point buffer. For the hosts, facing a tough run-in, securing three points in this fixture is crucial in their fight for Segunda División survival. The visitors also need results, but their recent form has left much to be desired.
Castellón
Castellón are unbeaten in their last five home fixtures, taking 11 points from a possible 15. They rank among the league’s top six for attacking output, having netted 53 goals. Their recent 4:1 win over seventh-placed Almería underlines their potency in the final third. However, defensive frailties persist — they have also conceded 53 times, which ranks as the 19th worst defensive record in the division. Matches involving this squad frequently see goals at both ends, with the “both teams to score” outcome landing in eight of their last nine games.
Sporting Gijón
Sporting Gijón have been poor travellers, managing just one win from their last 11 away matches. They have kept only one clean sheet during this stretch. Sporting Gijón are also dealing with a lengthy injury list, with six players currently unavailable. Despite these setbacks, they have shown some attacking consistency, scoring in eight of their last ten matches. Jonathan Dubasin and Juan Otero have both found the net eight times and remain key attacking threats.
Castellón vs Sporting Gijón Prediction
Castellón have been strong at home and will back themselves to take something from a struggling Sporting Gijón. However, with both teams enduring defensive issues and the pressure of relegation looming, an open and high-scoring encounter is a real possibility. The reverse fixture ended 2:1 in favour of Sporting Gijón, with both sides getting on the scoresheet — a scenario that could easily repeat itself.
