Espanyol vs Gijon tips and predictions

Espanyol have upper hand over Gijon

There are 5 points between the two LaLiga2 clubs as fourth place Espanyol get set to host ninth place Gijon.

On this occasion it's not a great strategy to back the heavy favourites but there's not a huge chance of an upset.

From the off Espanyol will pressure Gijon. The visitors come into the match with 5 losses from their last 6 away matches. They're likely to taste defeat again here.

These home players have enjoyed a purple patch on their own paddock. Los Periquitos have scored two or more goals in 14 of their recent 20 home matches and that quality has been shown all over the field. In defence they have conceded no more than once in all of their last 8 home games.

At certain times Gijon have lacked the fundamentals at the back. They have conceded three or more goals in 3 of their last 6 matches. Their critics might be more concerned about the slump at the other end of the pitch though. The visitors haven't been able to rely on their strikers in some of their recent engagements. They've scored one or less goals in 16 of their last 20 matches.

Espanyol are the clear favourites but things could get exciting if Gijon can grab a consolation. It isn't the best bet in today's schedule but the Yes BTTS bet is the speculative side bet.