Celta Vigo vs Real Oviedo: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
Celta Vigo return to La Liga action at home on Sunday after a heavy European defeat. The hosts must recover quickly ahead of a tricky test against Real Oviedo.
Standings and stakes
Celta sit sixth in the table. They hold a three-point cushion over seventh-placed Real Sociedad.
The Sky Blues are one point shy of fifth-placed Real Betis. Europa League qualification remains within reach.
Real Oviedo occupy the bottom spot. They have 24 points from 30 matches and lie seven points adrift of 17th-placed Sevilla.
Recent results and context
Celta were beaten 3-0 by Freiburg in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday. The return leg is scheduled in Spain next week.
In La Liga, Celta edged Valencia 3-2 in their last league outing. Their home form this season, however, has produced only 17 points from 15 matches.
Oviedo have two wins in their last three league games. Those victories came against Valencia and Sevilla at home, sandwiched around a 4-2 loss to Levante.
Historical notes
The reverse fixture this season ended goalless. Oviedo have not played in Vigo since March 2001, when Celta won 1-0.
The clubs have met 83 times in all competitions. Each side has 32 wins and there have been 19 draws.
Celta Vigo vs Real Oviedo: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
This section covers the latest team news, likely lineups and a short prediction. Filmogaz.com bases the view on form and fitness updates.
Team News
- Celta must assess Hugo Álvarez for fitness. Mihailo Ristić, Miguel Román and Carl Starfelt are ruled out.
- Borja Iglesias has scored 11 league goals this season. He struggled in midweek but is expected to lead the attack.
- Oviedo will check Leander Dendoncker, Ovie Ejaria, Luka Ilić and Lucas Ahijado before the game.
- Federico Viñas returned from injury to score last time. The 27-year-old provides attacking threat.
Likely lineups
- Celta Vigo possible starting lineup: Radu; Rodríguez, Aidoo, Alonso; Mingueza, Sotelo, Moriba, Carreira; Jutglà, Iglesias, Swedberg.
- Real Oviedo possible starting lineup: Escandell; Vidal, Bailly, Calvo, López; Sibo, Fonsesca; Chaira, Reina, Fernández; Viñas.
Preview and prediction
Celta must respond after the European reverse. Home inconsistency makes the match open.
Oviedo have improved with recent home wins. Their away form, though, has yielded just one victory this season.
Filmogaz.com predicts a 1-1 draw. Both sides have arguments for a point in this fixture.
