Sporting Gijon - Eldense

Juan Otero remains the focal point for Sporting Gijon as they look to recover from a recent defeat to Girona on 5 September 2026. The expected XI, featuring a midfield trio of Cesar Gelabert Pina, Alex Corredera, and Nacho Martin, aims to restore the momentum established during their narrow victory over Burgos CF in late August. Playing at Estadio El Molinon for matchday 5, the hosts will look to lean on their defensive stability, anchored by Pablo Vazquez and Aimar Dunabeitia, to control the pace against a visiting side searching for their first win of the campaign.

Eldense arrive following a hard-fought draw against Mallorca on 5 September 2026, though they have struggled to find the net in their recent outings. With Mariano Carmona and Javi Martinez expected to lead the line, the visitors must overcome a difficult start that saw them fall to Almeria and Leganes. Having lost 1-2 in their most recent encounter on 13 April 2025, Eldense face a significant challenge to break down a Sporting Gijon side that has historically held the upper hand in this LaLiga2 fixture.