Estadio Municipal El Molinon in Gijon for this Spain Segunda promotion semifinal first leg.
Gijon finished season in 5th with 65 points from 42 games. Overall form was 18 wins, 11 draws and 13 losses. Home form of 12 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses. Recent form of 4 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Espanyol ended season 1 place above but with 4 more points. There form was 17 wins, 18 draws and 7 losses. Away form of 5 wins, 10 draws and 6 losses. Recent form a remarkable run of 16 games without defeat with 6 wins and 10 draws!
Team news: Home side are without Nacho Mendez while Espanyol are without Exposito and Sadik.
Head-to-head statistics: 20 games – 9 wins Gijon, 5 draws and 6 wins Espanyol.
Betting selection – No defeat for Espanyol since February but too many draws cost them automatic promotion. Another draw on the cards here for me as too much on the line. Take draw at 3.10 or 21-10 bet365.