REF’s picks

Sporting Gijon enter this fixture in solid form and should have too much for a struggling Albacete side rooted to the bottom of the table. Backing the hosts on the -0.5 handicap is a sound play given their superior league position and home advantage at El Molinón.

1. 1Sporting sit sixth in the standings with three wins from their last five outings, showing strong defensive resolve.
2. 2Albacete are enduring a wretched run with four defeats in five and heavy defensive frailties, shipping five against Valladolid.
3. 3An unexpected defensive lapse or fatigue could halt the hosts, and Albacete have shown occasional resilience on the road.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.