Racing Santander vs Sporting Gijon Tips & Preview – Hosts to make fast start

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Racing Santander seeking to maintain top spot in La Liga 2 after recent setbacks.
Andres Martin is crucial for Santander, scoring frequently at home.
Sporting Gijon aiming for play-off position amidst road struggles.

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Racing Santander vs Sporting Gijon

Racing Santander continue their title pursuit on Wednesday night when they welcome Sporting Gijon to the Estadio El Sardinero in a Spanish La Liga 2 encounter.

The hosts have seen their lead at the top of the table reduced in recent weeks and are looking to return to winning ways. Gijon, meanwhile, are hoping to squeeze their way into the play-off spots.

Racing Santander News

Racing Santander have statistically been the best team in La Liga 2 this campaign and lead the way in the division. However, back-to-back defeats, including a 2-0 loss at Zaragoza in their last game, have raised some concerns within the team.

Nonetheless, they hold a one-point lead at the top of the table. They must quickly put an end to their slump if they are to win the title and gain automatic promotion to the top flight. However, six wins in their previous eight league games could give them some confidence ahead of this clash.

Jose Lopez's men have scored in seven of their last 10 matches and managed just three clean sheets. They can also draw strength from their home form, having won four of the last five on their own turf. Goals are not scarce in their games, with over 2.5 goals produced in five of their last seven fixtures. Andres Martin played a big part in that, having scored seven goals in as many league games, including netting in three of his last four home matches.

Sporting Gijon News

Sporting Gijon have had a mixed campaign, with 13 wins and 12 losses after 32 league games. They are winless in their last two matches and were held to a 1-1 draw by Deportivo La Coruna in their most recent outing.

Gijon are 10th in the table but have an outside chance of securing promotion, as they sit five points behind the play-off spots. The Asturian team have secured just three wins in their last 10 league matches, keeping only two clean sheets in that run.

Borja Jimenez's side have struggled on their travels, with only one win in their last six away games. Los Rojiblancos are currently on a four-game winless streak on the road, but they have found the net in six of their last 10 away games. Their games aren't particularly open, with over 2.5 goals recorded in four of their last 10 matches.

Head to Head

Racing Santander have dominated this fixture over the years, losing just once and winning seven of the last 10 meetings. Their only defeat came in the reverse fixture, which Gijon won 2-1 in October.

Verdict

Racing Santander v Sporting Gijon

Racing Santander have been the better side in this matchup, scoring first in four of their last six meetings. They could take a goal lead with a fast start, and backing them on the 1UP market is a smart play.

The hosts have seen more than two goals scored in five of their last seven games, making over 2.5 goals likely. Martin has scored in three of his last four home games and could influence this clash by scoring at any time.

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