Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Spanish Segunda División match.
This match pits a team fighting to stay in the Segunda División against another aiming for promotion to La Liga. Will Sporting Gijón secure important points, or will Real Zaragoza live up to their status as favourites in this clash?
Sporting Gijón
The team is positioned in the lower part of the standings, and statistically, they have been very consistent. In six matches, they have scored only six goals and conceded six as well. Head coach Rubén Albés strives to implement a simple defensive football strategy without much ball possession but with sharp counter-attacks. For instance, in the last round against Tenerife, Gijón had only 41% possession and managed just 7 shots on target, while allowing 14. The quality of their forwards does not consistently allow them to make the most of these opportunities and achieve results. Sporting Gijón appear to be a solid mid-table team that is unlikely to be relegated but also won't contend for the upper part of the table.
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are one of the favourites not only in the race for promotion to La Liga but even for the Segunda División title. The team has showcased an excellent level of defensive play, conceding only three goals in the first six rounds. At the same time, they average nearly two goals per game.
Sporting Gijón vs Real Zaragoza Prediction
The last time these teams faced each other was in February when Real Zaragoza easily defeated their opponents (3:0). Yes, it was a home game for Zaragoza, but looking at last season's statistics, they finished 15th in the overall table and seventh in away games. The current form of both teams also favours the visitors.
