Real Oviedo vs Espanyol: Sportpesa Jackpot

Real Oviedo and Espanyol meet with differing expectations, as Oviedo battle to adjust to La Liga and Espanyol aim to push toward the upper half.

Oviedo most recently lost 0–2 away to Levante, a result that deepened their challenges in adapting to top-flight competition.
Espanyol, meanwhile, enter this fixture buoyed by improved performances in La Liga, showing more consistency in their recent outings.

Recent run

Real Oviedo: Oviedo’s start in La Liga has been difficult. According to form data, they have recorded multiple defeats and few wins, placing them near the bottom of the table. Their home form has been particularly poor, and they have struggled to score. Their form is described as “poor overall” with a home record featuring one win and several losses.
Espanyol: Espanyol’s form is more stable. In head-to-head data, they have more wins over Oviedo in recent times, and they seem to be more secure defensively in some stretches. Their away form, however, has exhibited inconsistency, meaning they must guard against being vulnerable on the road.

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Home and Away Form

Real Oviedo at home

Oviedo have had trouble at home in La Liga this season. Their performances at Estadio Carlos Tartiere have lacked confidence, with defensive lapses and difficulty in creating consistent attacking threat. Their home matches have often seen them under pressure and struggling to contain visiting attacks, exposing their inexperience at this level.

Espanyol on the road

Espanyol’s away form has had its ups and downs. While they have shown the capacity to grind out results on the road, they have also been exposed when opposition press high or dominate possession. Their away matches often require them to be efficient in attack and disciplined in defense, particularly in transitions.

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Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings

• In the last several matches between these sides, Espanyol have come out ahead more often, with Oviedo claiming occasional wins and draws.

• The most recent meeting ended in a 0–2 win for Espanyol.

• Overall, their meetings tend to average around 2.2 goals per match, and clean sheets are not frequent.

Overall head-to-head

Across all known contests, the two teams have met around 10 times. Espanyol have won 5 of those, Oviedo 3, and there have been 2 draws. On average, they combine for about 2.20 goals per match. Espanyol thus have a moderate edge historically, though the margin isn’t vast.

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Team News

Injuries, suspensions

• Real Oviedo: Oviedo will be missing several players: Brandon Domínguez, Jaime Vázquez, Santi Cazorla, and Álvaro Lemos are unavailable due to injuries. These absences weaken depth, particularly in midfield and attack.

• Espanyol: Espanyol also have some players unavailable — Charles Pickel and Javier Puado are listed as injured in recent match previews. Their absence may force tactical tweaks or alterations in forward deployment.

Tactical expectations

Oviedo are expected to try to assert control early at home, perhaps with greater attacking urgency to unsettle Espanyol. They may push their wings and midfield to break lines, though they’ll risk being stretched.
Espanyol will likely remain compact early on, absorb pressure, and aim to exploit transitions and set pieces. Their experience and historical edge against Oviedo suggest they may manage the game’s tempo and capitalize on mistakes.