Sunday 15/06/2014, 19:00, Spain Segunda Division playoffs, Sporting Gijon vs Las Palmas
Sporting Gijon vs Las Palmas Betting Preview
Las Palmas has a reputation of being a great home team but mediocre on the road and this season they met most of the expectations. They scored early against Sporting Gijon in the first leg and they now leave their home in Gran Canaria trying to defend that narrow advantage. This match is going to be very different from what we saw less than one week ago, because Gijon will try to tip the scales as soon as possible and won't settle for overtime either.
Sporting Gijon vs Las Palmas Betting Odds
Sporting Gijon 2.00, Draw 3.30, Las Palmas 4.30
Sporting Gijon vs Las Palmas Betting Tips
Sporting Gijon were one of the most consistent teams throughout the regular season and had the best home record, which explains why they made the playoffs with relative ease. In the last couple of rounds, they had their fair share of emotions but didn't crumble under pressure and now start with the first chance to make the finals.
Prior to losing to Las Palmas on the road, they enjoyed an invincible run of five games and the best thing is that they scored in each of them. They have a somewhat different style from their counterparts in Liga Adelante, playing overly aggressive before they score and then shift into more defensive gear.
The strategy works like a charm against teams with a mediocre defensive and this is exactly the problem that has been plaguing Las Palmas for a while. It is downright surprising that they managed to keep a clean sheet in the first leg, after allowing a massive 10 goals in the previous four games.
Gijon needs to exercise constant pressure on the visiting team, because sooner or later they will crack and scoring more than two goals is possible. Chrisantus and Aranda have scored a combined 15 goals this season and they will be used once again for better or worse. Coach Josico doesn't have too many options upfront and his goal is to avoid defeat.
Key Facts
- Las Palmas allowed at least two goals in the last four games and three times the matches ended with a 3-2 score.
- Las Palmas won the last four games against Gijon and has a better overall head to head record.
Sporting Gijon vs Las Palmas Betting Prediction
Sporting Gijon will be fighting an uphill battle, in an attempt of offsetting the narrow margin defeat suffered a couple of days ago. The good news is that they have a great home record and will be playing against a weak traveling team, not to mention that Las Palmas has serious defensive problems. Overall, they are in a good position to win the second leg and gear up for what is very likely to be a match against Murcia in the playoffs final.
Bet: Sporting Gijon @ 2.10 with Winner Sports
