Preview: Ekke Visits Siroko Gijon in Spain LF Women’s Basketball

GIJON, Spain (Interstat) — A struggling Ekke squad visits Siroko Gijon on Sunday in a Spain LF women’s professional basketball matchup, with the home side heavily favored to improve its playoff positioning.

The game tips off Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Gijon.

Siroko Gijon (10-14) enters with a four-game advantage over last-place Ekke (6-18) in the standings and is projected as a strong favorite. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Siroko Gijon holds an 82.80 percent probability to win.

The teams last met on Dec. 21, 2025, with Siroko Gijon securing a 77-63 road victory.

Ekke seeks to snap a two-game skid, most recently a 76-61 home loss to Sanfer on April 2. Forward Clara Mertz, a key player to watch for the visitors, posted 12 points and six rebounds in that defeat. Over her last three games, Mertz is averaging 11.0 points and 5.7 rebounds. She will need support from Laura Biczo, who scored 13 points against Sanfer.

Siroko Gijon is coming off a dominant 75-50 road win against Ausarta on April 2. Guard Merissah Russell led the way with 22 points and nine rebounds, showcasing the form that saw her drop 27 points in a loss to Mariscos on March 28. Russell’s high-volume scoring will be central to the home team’s attack, alongside contributions from Anna Denes (14 points, six rebounds, four assists vs. Ausarta).

While Ekke’s season has been defined by inconsistency, its lone victory in the last five games was a convincing 70-52 win over Mataro on March 28. Siroko Gijon has shown a higher ceiling, including a 93-point offensive outburst in a win over Leon in February, but has also suffered several lopsided defeats.

The matchup presents a clear opportunity for Siroko Gijon to solidify its record before a road game at Pontevedra on April 18. Ekke, looking to build momentum, hosts GDKO Bizkaia on the same date.