Sporting had a solid start to La Liga. Gijon had one of the worst defences last season in Primera Division, but this season it is different and they have conceded 44 goals. It is the main reason why they are in 14th place with 37 points. The hosts need to be more conservative but their insistence to win a match is refreshing when compared to other teams at their level.

Valladolid will be hoping to break out of the relegation zone. The visitors drew 0-0 with Malaga away from home in the previous round. They will try to come out with more aggression but it will be a hard task to take some points from El Molinon. Ever since Valladolid returned to La Liga in the 2007/2008 season, they have narrowly escaped relegation in both seasons. They are fighting relegation once again.
I believe that Sporting will narrowly win this game