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Real Oviedo vs Espanyol: Battle for Revival in La Liga
Spanish La Liga - Real Oviedo VS RCD Espanyol
Match Time:18-10-2025 03:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Real Oviedo and Espanyol meet in gameweek eight, both seeking a return to winning form in La Liga. Oviedo sit 17th with just six points from eight matches, struggling to find momentum. Espanyol, in ninth with 12 points, aim to build consistency despite recent setbacks.
Team Analysis:
Real Oviedo sit just above the relegation zone after two wins and six losses, returning to La Liga for the first time since 2001 with survival as their main goal. Following a poor start, Veljko Paunovic was dismissed, bringing Luis Carrion back to the dugout. Espanyol, ninth in the table, began strongly but have faltered recently, earning just two points from their last four matches and now seeking a much-needed win.
Player Situation:
Oviedo regain Luka Ilic from suspension, though Alvaro Lemos is still out and Nacho Vidal remains a fitness concern. Salomon Rondon, fresh off his first goal of the season, is expected to lead their attack. Espanyol are mostly fit aside from Javi Puado, with Urko Gonzalez likely stepping in and Pere Milla maintaining his strong form.
Result Prediction:
Carrion will be eager to mark his return to Oviedo with a strong result, though Espanyol’s steady form makes this a balanced contest. Both sides have enough quality to edge it, but neither holds a clear advantage. A tightly contested draw seems the most likely outcome.
Predicted Result: Real Oviedo 1-1 Espanyol.
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