League-position context
Elche rank2nd
Sporting Gijon rank11th
Elche points77
Sporting Gijon points56
Elche: #2 Β· 77 pts Β· GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sporting Gijon: #11 Β· 56 pts Β· GD +3
21 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.