Eibar vs Gijon: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Eibar prepare to host Sporting Gijon on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15 under referee Cid Camacho, this SPAIN: La Liga2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Eibar, currently 11th in the standings with 35 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 30 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Sporting Gijon, sitting 9th with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Eibar and Sporting Gijon have been competitive, with Eibar claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Racing Santander, Eibar recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Magunagoitia, Arbilla, Amador, Moreno, Cubero, Olaetxea, Alvarez, Guruzeta, Madariaga, Corpas, Bautista. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Sporting Gijon's last outing came against Albacete, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Yanez, Olivan, Sanchez, Vazquez, Rosas, Martin, Rodriguez, Gelabert, Corredera, Dubasin, Ferrari. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Eibar are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Sporting Gijon are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Eibar's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Sporting Gijon's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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