Osasuna vs Real Oviedo Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups
Real Oviedo will look to extend their unbeaten streak in La Liga to four matches as they face Osasuna at El Sadar Stadium. Despite recent performances, Oviedo remains at the bottom of the league table. They are currently five points shy of safety. Meanwhile, Osasuna has also struggled this season, sitting in 15th place.
Match Overview: Osasuna vs Real Oviedo
In the previous season, Osasuna finished ninth in La Liga, narrowly missing out on European qualification. This season, however, they have recorded five wins, four draws, and ten losses out of 19 matches. This unsettling performance has left them only two points above the relegation zone.
Osasuna began the year with a home draw against Athletic Bilbao but succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Girona last weekend. On top of that, they faced elimination in the Copa del Rey after a penalty shootout loss to Real Sociedad.
Previous Encounters
Historically, Oviedo has had the upper hand in their meetings with Osasuna. They have registered 25 wins against Osasuna’s 19, with 12 matches ending in draws across 56 encounters. In their last matchup this season, the teams played to a 0-0 stalemate. In contrast, during the 2018-19 Segunda Division campaign, Oviedo clinched a 1-0 home victory.
Current Form and Team News
- Osasuna’s Recent Form: DWLWDL
- Real Oviedo’s Recent Form: LDLDDD
Osasuna is facing a few setbacks due to injuries. Iker Benito remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury. Additionally, Jon Moncayola is suspended after receiving a yellow card in a previous match. Head coach Alessio Lisci will likely reintegrate Ante Budimir, who has scored six goals this season, back into the lineup.
Real Oviedo welcomes back Federico Vinas, who has completed a suspension and will bolster their attack. Nonetheless, they will be without several key players, including Eric Bailly and Ovie Ejaria, due to injuries. Haissem Hassan, who impressed in the last match, is expected to remain in the starting squad.
Probable Lineups
| Osasuna | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|
| Herrera | Escandell |
| Rosier | Ahijado |
| Catena | Costas |
| Herrando | Carmo |
| Galan | Alhassane |
| Gomez | Sibo |
| Torro | Colombatto |
| Ruben Garcia | Hassan |
| Oroz | Reina |
| Munoz | Chaira |
| Budimir | Vinas |
Match Prediction
Given Osasuna’s struggles and Oviedo’s recent resilience, this clash might end in a close draw. The prediction is a 1-1 outcome, reflecting both teams’ current form.
This match promises to be an intriguing battle as both sides strive to improve their positions in La Liga. For more insights and data analysis on the match, visit Filmogaz.com.
