On September 25, at 21:30 Central European Time, Matchday 6 of La Liga begins with Real Oviedo hosting Barcelona. Below is the match preview, team news, and our prediction.
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Match preview
Real Oviedo, newly promoted to La Liga, has had a challenging start, earning only three points from five matches, scoring just one goal and conceding eight. They faced strong teams like Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Getafe, making it tough for coach Paunović’s squad to accumulate points.
Oviedo secured their first three points against Real Sociedad, showing solid defense and seizing their only significant scoring opportunity. However, they still struggle with defensive errors and often appear disorganized.
Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, are performing well this season, winning five out of six matches, with one draw against Rayo Vallecano (1-1). They have beat teams like Mallorca, Levante, Valencia, and Getafe with an impressive aggregate score of 17-3.
Flick’s team plays a fast-paced, attacking style, applying constant pressure and often dominating their opponents, leading to clear victories.
Probable lineups
Real Oviedo: Escandell; Bailly, Carmo, Calvo; Ahijado, Dendoncker, Reina, Alhassane; Colombatto; Chaira, Rondon
Barcelona: J. Garcia; Kounde, E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, De Jong, Casado; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Torres
Match facts and head-to-head
- The last encounter between these teams was in 2000, when Oviedo won 1-0.
- Barcelona has scored at least two goals in six of their seven matches this season.
- Oviedo has scored only once in the initial rounds of this campaign.
Prediction
Barcelona is expected to maintain their winning streak, as they usually handle teams like Oviedo with ease. Oviedo is still adjusting to the demands of La Liga, making this clash likely to be another tough match for them. My prediction: Asian handicap Barcelona (-1.5) at 1.73 odds.