Sporting Gijon – Almeria

Sporting Gijón head into the clash on the back of a modest return to the table, sitting 15th with seven points from five games – two wins, a draw and two defeats, and a goal difference of minus one after scoring two and conceding three. Their visitors, Almería, sit comfortably in sixth place, having amassed nine points from five outings thanks to three victories and two losses, and they enjoy a healthy +4 goal difference, having netted eight while allowing four. The gap between the two sides is narrow, with only two points separating them, but Almería’s superior firepower and unbeaten record in their last three matches give them a clear edge. Historically, the encounter promises to be a test for the struggling hosts, who will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to dent the ambitions of a side already eyeing a top‑half finish.