Real Sporting de Gijon vs Albacete Balompie, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sporting de Gijon vs Albacete Balompie — Segunda Division at Estadio El Molinon.
- Real Sporting de Gijon 42 games · 61 pts (2026/27)
- Albacete Balompie 42 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sergiu Claudiu Muresan (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Christian Garcia Andreu (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Josep Bordoy Homar (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 42 | 74 |
| 4 | Malaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 5 | UD Las Palmas | 42 | 73 |
| 6 | CD Castellon | 42 | 72 |
| 7 | Burgos CF | 42 | 72 |
| 8 | SD Eibar | 42 | 67 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 42 | 61 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 42 | 61 |
| 11 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 61 |
| 12 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 13 | Andorra CF | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 42 | 48 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 42 | 47 |
| 16 | CD Leganes | 42 | 46 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid CF | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 42 | 43 |
| 19 | CD Mirandes | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Albacete Balompie | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Cordoba CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Real Racing Club de Santander | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Real Zaragoza | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | UD Almeria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Levante UD | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Real Sporting de Gijon | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Malaga CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Burgos CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Cadiz CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | CD Eldense | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Real Oviedo | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Real Sporting de Gijon | Albacete Balompie | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #12 |
| 61 | Points | 59 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 18 / 7 / 17 | W / D / L | 16 / 11 / 15 |
| 60 | Scored | 56 |
| 54 | Conceded | 55 |
| +6 | GD | +1 |
| 1.45 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 43% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Sporting de Gijon are 9th (61 pts). Albacete Balompie are 12th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio El Molinon. Real Sporting de Gijon are looking to make home advantage count against Albacete Balompie.
- 5' Agus Medina has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' That is a card for Real Sporting de Gijon. Rober Pier will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' Pablo Garcia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nico Serrano at the 22 minute mark.
- 27' Real Sporting de Gijon is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alberto González might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' Real Sporting de Gijon currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Cesar Gelabert Pina is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nacho Mendez at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Albacete Balompie is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jon Morcillo on 45.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lander Olaetxea Ibaibarriaga.
- 57' The crowd applauds Jordy Caicedo as he leaves the pitch. Juan Ferney Otero steps in for Real Sporting de Gijon.
- 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
- 67' Real Sporting de Gijon is showing some good football. However, Real Sporting de Gijon are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 68' Alex Melendez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fidel at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 74' The crowd applauds Carlos Dotor as he leaves the pitch. Campuzano steps in for Real Sporting de Gijon.
- 79' Albacete Balompie fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' Albacete Balompie make a change. Javi Marton trudges off to be replaced by Higinio Marin on 82 minutes.
- 85' Alex Melendez was booked on 85.
- 86' The Albacete Balompie manager makes a substitution. Jon Morcillo departs to be replaced by Rai Marchan.
- 90' It’s a booking for Real Sporting de Gijon player. Ruben Yanez gets a card.
- Real Sporting de Gijon will have plenty to reflect on. Albacete Balompie were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Real Sporting de Gijon Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 15
- 16
- 21
- 12
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 22
- 2
Bench
- 19
- 20
- 13
- 11
- 29
- 18
- 5
- 14
- 27
- 28
Coach
Ruben Albes
Albacete Balompie Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Fidel ↓ Alex Melendez 68'
- 13
- 4
-
22
Jon Morcillo ↓ Rai Marchan 86'
- 23
-
19
Javi Marton ↓ Higinio Marin 82'
- 27
-
2
Alvaro Rodriguez ↓ Javi Moreno 68'
-
7
Juanma Garcia ↓ Pablo Saenz 46'
- 8
- 18
Bench
- 24
-
9
Higinio Marin ↑ 82'
- 14
-
6
Rai Marchan ↑ 86'
-
21
Pablo Saenz ↑ 46'
- 15
- 3
- 30
-
17
Alex Melendez ↑ 68'
-
5
Javi Moreno ↑ 68'
Coach
Alberto González
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riki Rodriguez | 2 |
| Campuzano | 2 |
| Juan Ferney Otero | 2 |
| Haissem Hassan | 1 |
| Jon Morcillo | 1 |
| Gaspar Campos | 1 |
| Jonathan Silva | 1 |
| Cote | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Sporting de Gijon Form
2025-03-23
Real Sporting de Gijon
0–2
Albacete Balompie
L
2025-03-15
Cordoba CF
1–1
Real Sporting de Gijon
D
2025-03-08
Real Sporting de Gijon
1–1
Real Racing Club de Santander
D
2025-03-01
Real Zaragoza
1–1
Real Sporting de Gijon
D
2025-02-22
Real Sporting de Gijon
1–1
UD Almeria
D
2025-02-16
Levante UD
0–0
Real Sporting de Gijon
D
Albacete Balompie Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.4
Real Sporting de Gijon xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Albacete Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Real Sporting de Gijon or Albacete Balompie 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Albacete Balompie win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Real Sporting de Gijon or Draw
66%
Draw or Albacete Balompie
62%
Real Sporting de Gijon or Albacete Balompie
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Albacete Balompie win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Real Sporting de Gijon
| Handicap | Real Sporting de Gijon covers | Push | Albacete Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sporting de Gijon keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Albacete Balompie keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

