Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón: match statistics
Sporting Gijón presents solid home form with a 47% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) at their own stadium, although their last five matches show a dip in form (1-3-1). CD Castellón sits high in 3rd place in the table but struggles away from home – only a 33% win rate and a staggering 40% of matches without scoring. Both teams have similar xG metrics (1.6 for the hosts vs 1.6 for the visitors), suggesting evenly matched offensive quality. Castellón has the edge in ball possession (55% vs 48%), but Sporting is more clinical in front of their home crowd. Considering the recent form of both sides (1.2 PPG for the hosts vs 1.4 PPG for the visitors in their last five matches) and Castellón's away difficulties, I expect a closely contested match ending in a draw.
Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting Gijón played against CD Castellón in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Sporting Gijón has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. CD Castellón has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting Gijón scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.28. CD Castellón scores 1.66 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Sporting Gijón's games and 52% of CD Castellón's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 48%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CD Castellón has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.37 per game. Sporting Gijón takes 11.6 shots per game, while CD Castellón takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting Gijón leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. CD Castellón leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting Gijón's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For CD Castellón, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Segunda División games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sporting Gijón presents solid home form with a 47% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) at their own stadium, although their last five matches show a dip in form (1-3-1). CD Castellón sits high in 3rd place in the table but struggles away from home – only a 33% win rate and a staggering 40% of matches without scoring. Both teams have similar xG metrics (1.6 for the hosts vs 1.6 for the visitors), suggesting evenly matched offensive quality. Castellón has the edge in ball possession (55% vs 48%), but Sporting is more clinical in front of their home crowd. Considering the recent form of both sides (1.2 PPG for the hosts vs 1.4 PPG for the visitors in their last five matches) and Castellón's away difficulties, I expect a closely contested match ending in a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sporting Gijón | CD Castellón | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CD Castellón is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sporting Gijón · 1.4 pts / game - CD Castellón
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CD Castellón is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Sporting Gijón · 1.66 goals / game - CD Castellón
CD Castellón is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.28 goals / game - Sporting Gijón · 1.14 goals / game - CD Castellón
Sporting Gijón scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while CD Castellón keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).
CD Castellón scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Sporting Gijón keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sporting Gijón
Over / Under - CD Castellón
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CD Castellón is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Sporting Gijón · 1.55 pts / game - CD Castellón
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Gijón - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CD Castellón - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sporting Gijón
CD Castellón
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Segunda División).
Teams vs league
| Sporting Gijón | Liga | CD Castellón | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.59 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 67% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting Gijón's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against CD Castellón. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón?
The Segunda División match finished Sporting Gijón 4:1 CD Castellón. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón?
Sporting Gijón score 1.31 goals per game on average and CD Castellón 1.66. The Segunda División average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Sporting Gijón's matches and 52% of CD Castellón's.
What form are Sporting Gijón and CD Castellón in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting Gijón have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and CD Castellón 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.