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Gijon vs Villarreal: prediction for the Copa del Rey fixture
On January 6, Gijon will host Villarreal in the Copa del Rey match. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Sporting Gijon
SpainThroughout the club's history, Gijon played 42 seasons in Spanish top-flight division, but so far they are unable to return to La Liga. In the previous season team was very close to promotion - they finished 7th. Start of the new tournament brought seven victories and the same number of draws, which earned 28 points and a 12th spot in the standings.
The offensive line of the Yellow-Reds is looking modest, they scored only one goal per game on average. After a victory over Ibiza (2:0) hosts drew to Lugo (1:1). At the start of Spanish Cup Sporting beat Union Ceares (1:0) and then narrowly eliminated Alcorcon (2:1 on pens).
Villarreal
SpainVillarreal managed to earn a spot in the playoffs of the Champions League - in the ultimate round team recorded a vital victory over Atalanta, which brought a 2nd spot in the league. At first stages of the Spanish Cup Yellow Submarine beat Victoria (8:0) and Sanluqueno (7:1).
Valencians are still gaining form in La Liga - after four consecutive victories team rose to the 8th spot in the standings. Unai Emery's team has seven victories and seven draws, which brought 28 points, only four points adrift from the 4th placed Atletico. In the most recent match visitors crushed Levante (5:0).
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Gijon
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 0:1
4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches were won by Villarreal
Tip and bets
Hosts will probably park the bus in this match in an attempt to contain the offense of La Liga side. In most recent rounds Villarreal showed an impressive display and scored many goals. Valencians are in the outstanding form and we are expecting another great performance from them today. We think that Unai Emery's men will motivate his players for a success.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Villarreal
We think that in their current condition Gijon won't be able to contain the La Liga side. In our opinion, teams should be able to put up a high-scoring performance, hosts also will have a chance to score.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
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