Sporting Gijon vs Valencia
Spanish La Liga
Date: Sunday, 16th October 2016,
Kick-Off at 17:30 UK.
Venue: Estadio El Molinon, Gijon.


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Sporting Gijon have so far managed 7 points from their 7 league matches so far. The lost in all of their last 4 matches with the latest coming away from home at Deportivo La Coruna. There is an interesting pattern for all the four previous defeats. They lost to two elite sides in the league – Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by 5-0 and Celta Vigo and Deportivo by a 2-1 score-line. Gijon started the season on an unbeaten run in their first three matches with 2 wins and a draw. And currently they are in danger of dropping down into the relegation zone as they sit 16th in the league table.

Valencia seem to have put their campaign back on track with back-to-back wins against newly promoted sides Alaves and Leganes. But as things were looking good, they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Atletico Madrid in a largely uninspiring performance. Valencia started the 2016/17 season with 4 consecutive defeats and are currently 17th in the table, a spot above the relegation zone.

Sporting Gijon vs Valencia: Head-to-Head Stats

Valencia earned a 1-0 win in the corresponding fixture of last season at the El Molinon. But lost the fixture at Mestalla to Gijon by the same margin.

Valencia were on a three match winning run against Gijon before the defeat at Mestalla at the end of last season. And were also undefeated in the last 8 La Liga fixtures.

Sporting Gijon vs Valencia: Prediction

Gijon are on a terrible run of form after losing in each of their last four La Liga fixtures. However, their home record is encouraging which reads 2 wins and a defeat from 3 matches so far. And the lone defeat have come against the defending Champions Barcelona.

Valencia have shown slight improvements lately after the sacking of Pako Ayestaran. But they will be facing a tough test when coming up against a side like Gijon away from home.

On the back of recent form, none of these sides are clear favourites to win this fixture. And we believe betting on full-time result for this match involves high amount of risk. At the same time both sides are leaking goals at the moment. Therefore, over 2.5 goals and both teams to score are perfect picks for this La Liga fixture.

Sporting Gijon vs Valencia: Betting Tips

  • Over 2.5 goals at 1.85 (6/7)
  • Both Teams to Score at 1.70 (7/10).