Espanyol and Gijon will face off in the second leg of the La Liga 2 Promotion Playoffs Semi-Finals, following a 1:0 win in the first leg. Espanyol, relegated from La Liga last year, is seeking a return to the Spanish top-flight division. They were a favorite to return but missed a direct promotion by three points. Gijon, on the other hand, is aiming for promotion after seven consecutive seasons in La Liga 2. The Rojiblancos finished 5th and qualified for the Playoffs, but are determined to overturn their one-goal deficit. The Catalonian team started well in the playoffs, winning the first leg 1:0 away from home.

Espanyol has been on a 17-game unbeaten run, with a dominant home record. They have only lost once in 21 La Liga 2 rounds. Sporting Gijon has been poor away from home, losing six of the last nine games. In the first leg at Gijón, Espanyol won 1:0, with only one goal. They had a better performance with 2.24 xG, more ball possession (55%), and more goal attempts. Based on the first leg’s performance and home-pitch advantage, it is highly likely that Espanyol will secure another win and advance to the finals.

Sergi Gómez, the team’s captain, has been red-carded in the first leg and will be unavailable for the upcoming game. Fortunately, Gomez has been the backup for Calero and Cabrera, so his absence shouldn’t significantly impact the team. Edu Exposito and Omar Sadik, who missed previous games with injuries, will also be sidelined.

Sporting Gijon coach Miguel Angel Ramirez expressed his team’s determination to fight to the last minute after a 1:0 loss in the first leg. He acknowledged the team’s excellent opportunities but not their clinical performance. Ramirez emphasized that Sporting Gijon will aim for a second win in Barcelona and suggested that the entire squad should be available for the upcoming game.

Predicted lineups:

RCD Espanyol

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
Defenders: Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Pere MIlla, Omar El Hilal
Midfielders: Keidi Bare, Jose Gargera, Jofe Carreras, Nico Ribaudo
Forwards: Javi Paudo, Martin Braithwaite

Sporting Gijon

Goalkeeper: Ruben Yanez
Defenders: Guille Rosas, Cote, Pablo Insua, Diego Sanchez
Midfielders: Gaspar Campos, Roque Mesa, Rober Pier, Haissem Hassan
Forwards: Juan Otero, Mario Gonzalez

• RCD Espanyol – 2 wins
• Sporting Gijon – 1 win
• Draws – 3

Over all competition record

Segunda – Table

Sporting Gijón faces Espanyol, who are expected to score a goal and secure a 1-0 advantage at the end of the 90 minutes.

Winning probability:

RCD Espanyol – 48%

Draw – 31%

Sporting Gijon – 21%

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