Sporting Gijon – Eibar

Sporting Gijón host a daunting Eibar side that sit second in the table with 12 points from five games, having scored ten and conceded just three. The home team sit 15th with only seven points, their two wins and a draw offset by two defeats and a modest -1 goal difference. The gap in form is stark: Eibar remain unbeaten except for a single loss, while Sporting Gijón have struggled to find consistency. If the visitors can replicate their defensive solidity, they will look to extend their lead at the top, whereas the hosts must turn their fragile defence around if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone. The fixture also offers a chance for Sporting Gijón to close the gap in their head‑to‑head record, which has favored Eibar in recent meetings.