On October 17, 2025, in the 9th round of La Liga, Real Oviedo will host Espanyol at the Nuevo Carlos Tartiere Stadium. The league newcomer looks to defend its home turf, while Espanyol aims to return to winning ways after a winless streak.
Real Oviedo
Oviedo could have earned promotion to La Liga a year earlier after a long spell in the Segunda, but failed in the playoffs. In 2025, their second attempt succeeded, and they won the playoffs to secure top-flight football. The newcomer impressed by defeating Real Sociedad at home and Valencia away but lost most other matches. They average 0.5 goals scored per game and concede 1.75 goals, reflecting a team struggling offensively while vulnerable at the back.
Espanyol
Espanyol returned to La Liga in 2024, finishing 14th with 42 points. This season, they started strong with 10 points in the first four rounds, including a respectable 0–2 loss to Real Madrid. However, they have since dropped points, drawing against Valencia and Girona and losing to Betis before the break. Espanyol averages 1.38 goals scored and conceded per game, showing balanced but inconsistent performances.
Key Stats and Trends
Oviedo have lost 6 of 8 matches this season.
Only 25% of Oviedo matches see both teams score; average total goals 2.25 per game.
Espanyol are winless in four consecutive rounds.
63% of Espanyol matches see both teams score; average total goals 2.75 per game.
In the last four head-to-head meetings, home wins have alternated strictly between the clubs.
Probable Starting Lineups
Oviedo (4-3-3):
Escandel – Alhassan, Carmo, Calvo, Lucas Aijado – Colombatto, Dendoncker, Reina – Brekalo, Viñas, Hassan
Espanyol (4-4-2):
Dmitrovic – Romero, Riedel, Calero, El-Hilali – Milla, U. Gonzalez, Lozano, Dolan – Fernandez, Puado
Prediction
Espanyol have a slight edge due to experience and squad quality. Despite Oviedo’s home advantage, the visitors’ consistency and attacking potential make an away win with a “0” handicap a reasonable bet.
Recommended Bet: Espanyol (0 handicap) ✅
Odds: 1.75
Score Prediction: Oviedo 0–1 Espanyol
