League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Elche rank11th
Sporting Gijon points62
Elche points56
Sporting Gijon: #7 · 62 pts · GD +8
10 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Elche: #11 · 56 pts · GD -4
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.