Castellón – Sporting Gijon

A clash awaits at Estadio Municipal de Castalia as second‑placed Castellón host fourth‑ranked Sporting Gijón. With 23 points from seven wins, two draws and a single loss, the hosts enjoy a solid +14 goal difference (18‑4), while Sporting Gijón sit on 19 points after six victories, one draw and three defeats, boasting a slimmer +2 margin (11‑9). The table gap of four points makes the encounter a potential stepping stone for Castellón to cement a top‑three finish, whereas a win could see Sporting Gijón close the distance and pressurise the leaders. Both sides will be keen to improve their head‑to‑head record this season, turning the fixture into a pivotal test of consistency and ambition.