Sporting Gijon are in relegation trouble, but they took five points from their last three fixtures, and fans feel that survival is possible with momentum on their side. Sporting Gijon are more compact defensively under the new coach Rubi, while Malaga are struggling in attack, having scored just one goal in the last four matches. Malaga's last two visits to Sporting Gijon's ground ended in defeats, and they could be expected to struggle there again.
The odds show no favourites, but they don't seem to take into account the recent form of both teams. Sporting Gijon are traditionally underrated, and this could be the right moment to use that. Malaga are still winless in 15 away fixtures, and it seems rather unlikely that they will change that unfortunate record at Sporting Gijon.
With the odds so generous, it is quite tempting to bet on Sporting Gijon at 2.62. Taking into account Malaga's desperate away record, it is even safer to take the Draw No Bet on Sporting Gijon at 1.83. You will get your money back if Malaga manage to take a point.