Laura Rozo
Sporting Gijón vs Cartagena will be one of the best games of the matchday in the Spanish tournament. In the middle of a weekend full of soccer, Sporting, which has had a decent but not surprising campaign, receives a wounded Cartagena after losing in the last minutes of the previous match against Villarreal B. If emotions and passion are what it’s all about, this clash will be the one.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the match between these two LaLiga 2 clubs, Sporting Gijón vs Cartagena, a clash full of emotions in the Spanish Second Division.
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Predictions, Odds and Betting Preview for the Sporting Gijon vs Cartagena LaLiga 2 Matchday 20 on December 11, 2022
- Where: El Molinón Stadium, Gijón, Spain
- When: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 10:15 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Sporting Gijón (+110) / Tie (+210) / Cartagena (+240)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Sporting Gijon (AH -0.5, +104) / Cartagena (AH +0.5, -134)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130), Under (-190)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (+105) / No (-145).
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Sporting Gijón Preview
The team from Gijón currently occupies the 11th position in the La Liga 2 standings. So far this season, Abelardo Fernández’s team has achieved 6 wins, 8 draws and 5 defeats. In the last five matchdays, Sporting Gijón has achieved only one victory, so they will come into this Sporting Gijón vs Cartagena match with the need to win if they don’t want to lose the ground already gained this season.
In their last match against CD Lugo, the team from Gijón won a fantastic match by a score of 1-0. Giovanni Zarfino scored for the Sportinguistas in the 82nd minute. If there is something to be highlighted is Sporting’s effectiveness after holding the opposing team, who registered most possession.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Pichu; Guille Rosas, Carlos Izquierdoz, Carlos Izquierdoz, Jordi Pola, José Ángel; Aitor García, Jorge Zarfino, José Gragera, Dani Queipo; Cristo González, Djurdevic.
Cartagena Preview
In their last match against Villarreal B, Cartagena lost 1-0. Villarreal midfielder Antonio Pacheco Ruiz scored in the 55th minute to put an end to Cartagena’s hopes in a match where possession and shots on goal were extremely even. Despite this, the lack of effectiveness was crucial at the end of the game.
The Cartagena team is currently in sixth place in LaLiga 2 standings. Luis Carrión’s team has registered 9 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses so far this season. In the last five matchdays, Cartagena has registered two wins, and in this match Sporting Gijón vs Cartagena hopes to take the three points to keep their good run and continue escalating in the standings.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Escandell; Julián Delmás, Pedro Alcalá, Kiko Olivas, Toni Datkovic; Borja Valle, Mikel Rico, D. Musto; Jairo Izquierdo, Pablo de Blasis, Alfredo Ortuño.
JefeBet Prediction
This Sporting Gijon vs Cartagena is likely to be one of the best games of this matchday, and it may be a close one, as it has been in general throughout Liga 2 this season. However, taking into account their recent results, we believe that Cartagena will be the winner of this match. By improving their defensive lines and making the necessary adjustments, Carrión’s team could achieve a surprising victory in Gijón.
Prediction: Cartagena wins 2-1.
