Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Erik Gibbs | in LaLiga Picks
Espanyol and Real Oviedo meet at RCDE Stadium on Monday for a match that carries heavy implications for both ends of the La Liga standings. The hosts, currently sitting seventh, find themselves in a baffling slump; despite their top-half position, they are remarkably seeking their first league win of 2026. This winless streak has stretched across nine matches, including six losses and three draws, representing a massive decline from their dominant form at the end of last year.
Their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw with Elche, epitomized their current state—capable of scoring but vulnerable to defensive errors. Manager Manolo González knows that while his side remains just four points adrift of the European places, another failure here could see their season unravel entirely.
Real Oviedo travels to Catalonia firmly rooted to the bottom of the table with a mere 17 points from 26 fixtures. The Asturian club is currently ten points from safety and facing a grim statistical reality; no team in this position at this stage has managed to avoid relegation in nearly two decades. While they did snatch a gritty victory against Real Sociedad in February, their overall form remains dire, characterized by a lack of goals and a defense that concedes far too easily on the road. Oviedo has managed only one away win all season, and their confidence has been further eroded by back-to-back defeats in their most recent league outings.
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Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11
|
46 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 |
|
20
|
29 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -34 |
Espanyol and Real Oviedo Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 30, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 30, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 3, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 24, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 10, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 5, 2025 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 17, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 14, 2025 - LaLiga
Espanyol against Real Oviedo : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jun 23, 2024 - LaLiga 2
Jun 16, 2024 - LaLiga 2
May 20, 2024 - LaLiga 2
Dec 1, 2023 - LaLiga 2
Mar 5, 2021 - LaLiga 2
Espanyol against Real Oviedo Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
A. Fortuno
P. Tristan
DefenderF. Calero
M. Rubio
J. Salinas
MidfielderF. Gomez Gomez
R. Sanchez
P. Milla
J. Carreras
R. Fernandez
H. Moldovan
DefenderA. Alhassane Bonkano
E. Bailly
MidfielderS. Cazorla
Agudin
S. Colombatto
I. Chaira
H. Hassan
A. Fores
O. Ejaria
Missing players
C. Pickel
E. Exposito
J. Puado
ForwardA. Roca
D. Costas
MidfielderL. Dendoncker
ForwardT. Borbas
Most goals and assists
Espanyol
Real Oviedo
K. Garcia
(8 Goals)
F. Vinas
(9 Goals)
E. Exposito
(6 Assists)
T. Fernandez
(4 Assists)
Espanyol - Real Oviedo Key Points
- The Over is 5-0 in Espanyol's last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in Real Oviedo's last 5 games
- Espanyol are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- Real Oviedo are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Prediction
Regarding individual form over the past fortnight, Espanyol has relied on Pere Milla to lead the line, with the forward showing glimpses of the clinical finishing that defined his early-season success. In the middle of the park, Edu Expósito has been a creative workhorse, though the squad remains hampered by the absence of star man Javi Puado.
Real Oviedo's hopes of an upset largely rest on the gloves of Aarón Escandell, who has recorded more saves than any other goalkeeper in the league this term. The visitors' task is made harder by injury concerns, with both Eric Bailly and Leander Dendoncker currently sidelined, stripping the squad of much-needed experience.
Espanyol holds a significant advantage despite their winless run. The historical head-to-head records are overwhelmingly in their favor, as they haven't lost a home league match to Oviedo in over three decades. Given Oviedo's struggle to score, netting only 16 times all season, the hosts have the upper hand to finally break their 2026 curse. While a low-scoring affair is possible, the depth of talent in the Catalan ranks should be enough to overcome a desperate but limited visiting side. Our prediction for Espanyol vs. Real Oviedo: Over 2.5 goals.
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