Sporting Gijon – Albacete

Sporting Gijón head into the clash with Albacete perched in 15th place, having amassed seven points from two wins, a draw and two defeats, and a modest -1 goal difference (2‑3). Their opponents sit near the bottom in 21st, with just a single point earned from a solitary draw and four losses, while their defensive frailties are evident in a -5 margin (3‑8). Sporting will be keen to capitalize on home advantage to claw away from the relegation zone, whereas Albacete will be desperate for a point to keep any lingering hopes of survival alive. The encounter promises a battle of contrasting fortunes, with Gijón looking to tighten their grip on mid‑table safety and the visitors fighting to avoid a further slide.