Sporting Gijon – Valladolid

Sporting Gijón head into the clash as fourth‑placed side with 19 points, having secured six wins, a draw and three defeats while boasting a modest +2 goal difference (11‑9). Their opponents, Valladolid, sit mid‑table in 13th place on 12 points, their record three victories, three draws and four losses offset by a narrow –1 margin (15‑14). The gap of seven points and the contrasting goal‑difference records suggest a test of consistency for the home side, who will look to extend their push for the top spots. Meanwhile, Valladolid will aim to close the distance and prove that their slightly better scoring record can translate into points on the road.