2021-22 Spanish Copa del Rey – Third Round – Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal taking place? Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal will take place on Thursday 6th January, 2022 at 17:00 (UK)

Where is Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal taking place? Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal will take place at Estadio Municipal El Molinón in Gijón

Where can I get tickets for Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal? Ticket information for Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal can be found on each club’s official website

What TV channel is Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal on in the UK? Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal in the UK? Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal cannot be streamed live in the UK

THE PREDICTION

Sporting Gijon come into this on the back of a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Lugo at the weekend to kick off their 2022. The Asturians will be hoping for a top six finish and breaking into the playoff places but they have struggled in the last couple of months. They now come up against a Villarreal side that come into this on the back of a Valencian derby against struggling Levante at the weekend. Unai Emery’s conservative approach is beneficial in one off matches, if not in the league, and a Yellow Submarine cup run seems likely to start with a victory in this one.