Sporting Gijon welcome FC Barcelona to El Molinon on Saturday night as La Blaugrana hope to close the gap on table-toppers Real Madrid.
Sporting Gijon Betting News
Sporting Gijon will be hoping they can cause another big upset for FC Barcelona this Saturday when they host the La Liga champions. Last time out in league action Sporting travelled to Galicia to take on Celta Vigo away form home, losing the clash 2-1.
That loss means Abelardo Fernandez’ side have now lost twice in five La Liga games this season, with his side now sitting 10th in the table.
Sporting coach Fernandez will be without the services of Moi Gomez who is carrying a knock, but otherwise Sporting have no absentees. However, Douglas could get a start at right-back, with Alberto Lora rotated in at right-back.
FC Barcelona Betting News
FC Barcelona played part in the stand out fixture of gameweek five, wherein they took on Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
La Blaugrana were strolling to victory until Sergio Busquetts and Lionel Messi fell to injury, with Atleti storming back into the match to claim a creditable point following a 1-1 draw. Those dropped points will not hurt as much as they normally would for Barca however, due to Real Madrid’s draw earlier that evening.
Sitting three points behind Los Blancos at the top of the table FC Barcelona know they cannot afford to lose many more points in the near future. Luis Enrique will be without Samuel Umtiti who is sidelined due to ligament damage. That means Jeremy Mathieu and Javier Mascherano should get a chance for redemption in defence.
Lionel Messi will be out of action too, picking up a groin strain which could have him sidelined for up to three weeks.
Sporting Gijon vs FC Barcelona Match Prediction
Saturday’s clash is a great opportunity for FC Barcelona to get back into goal-scoring form following the undoubtedly tough task of finding a way through Atletico Madrid’s backline.
The triumvirate of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have enjoyed typically superlative form so far this season, but the Argentine will be missing for a couple weeks due to injury.
