Barcelona vs Real Oviedo: Preview, Predictions & Team Lineups
Defending La Liga champions FC Barcelona will host Real Oviedo, currently at the bottom of the league table, this Sunday. The match aims to help Barcelona recover from unexpected dropped points, following a recent defeat to Real Sociedad. Their lead at the top of the table has narrowed to just one point over rivals Real Madrid.
Match Details: Barcelona vs Real Oviedo
This crucial match is set to take place at Spotify Camp Nou, with the following details:
- Date: Sunday, January 25
- Kick-off Time: 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT / 8:15 a.m. GMT
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
Previous Meetings
In their last five encounters, Barcelona holds the advantage:
- Barcelona Wins: 3
- Real Oviedo Wins: 2
- Draws: 0
The most recent matchup ended with Barcelona defeating Real Oviedo 3-1 on September 25, 2025.
Current Form
Both teams have experienced varying levels of success in their recent fixtures:
| Barcelona | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|
| 2-4 vs Slavia Prague | 2-3 vs Osasuna |
| 1-2 vs Real Sociedad | 1-1 vs Real Betis |
| 0-2 vs Racing | 1-1 vs Alavés |
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona’s formidable attacking duo, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, will return to the starting lineup, aiming for a strong performance after recent games. Unfortunately, Pedri will miss the match due to a hamstring injury, sidelining him for approximately a month.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona in a 4-2-3-1 formation includes:
- García; Koundé, Cubarsí, García, Balde
- De Jong, Olmo
- Yamal, López, Raphinha
- Lewandowski
Real Oviedo Team News
Real Oviedo will enter the match with center back David Carmo returning from AFCON after serving a suspension. His partnership with captain David Costas is expected to solidify the defense.
The predicted lineup for Real Oviedo in a 4-4-2 formation includes:
- Escandell; Ahijado, Costas, Carmo, Alhassane
- Hassan, Sibo, Colombatto, Chaira
- Reina, Viñas
Match Prediction
Barcelona is significantly ahead of Real Oviedo, with a gap of over 35 points. Despite some defensive weaknesses and Pedri’s absence, Barcelona is expected to secure a win. The prediction for this match is a decisive 4-1 victory for Barcelona.
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