Real Sociedad II – Sporting Gijon

Real Sociedad II host Sporting Gijón in a clash that could see the home side cement their spot in the top half of the table. Sitting eighth with eight points from five games – two wins, two draws and a loss, and a modest +2 goal difference (8‑6) – the Basque reserves will be looking to extend their recent unbeaten run. Sporting Gijón sit just above the relegation zone in fifteenth, having gathered seven points from the same number of matches, with two victories, one draw and two defeats and a -1 goal margin (2‑3). The two teams have met only sparingly this season, making the encounter a fresh opportunity for each side to improve their standing. A win for Sociedad would push them within striking distance of the playoff places, while Gijón will need three points to climb out of the danger zone.