The match in Matchday 26 of the La Liga between Real Oviedo and Atletico Madrid will take place on 28 February at the Carlos Tartiere. Real Oviedo vs Atletico Madrid: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Real Oviedo
The last match in the Primera ended in a thrilling away draw with Real Sociedad (3:3). During the game, the team held a two-goal lead, but then had to rescue a point right at the death. Real Oviedo now have just one win in their last 17 games in the Spanish league. The club still sit bottom of the standings, eight points adrift of 17th place with a game in hand. It is also worth noting that the hosts still have the worst attack in La Liga, scoring 16 goals in total this season.
- The team have avoided defeat in six of their last seven home matches in the Primera (one win, five draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in six of Real Oviedo's previous seven matches in this tournament.
- The home side have kept a clean sheet in five of their previous seven league games on their own ground.
Potential Real Oviedo Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Aaron Escandell – Javi Lopez, Eric Bailly, David Carmo, Nacho Vidal – Nicolas Fonseca, Kwasi Sibo – Hassem Hassan, Ilyas Chaira, Alberto Reina – Federico Vinas.
Defender David Costas and midfielder Ovie Ejaria are unavailable due to injuries. Midfielder Santiago Colombatto has served his suspension.
Atletico Madrid
Last Saturday, Atletico Madrid claimed a comeback, yet comfortable home win over Espanyol (4:2). That result ended a three-match winless run in La Liga, with the hosts scoring more than they had in the previous four rounds combined (three goals). Just as importantly, the club did not allow Villarreal to close the gap, and their advantage over fifth place has grown to six points. The away side have failed to keep a clean sheet in three consecutive league matches, but overall, since the start of the season they have conceded 23 goals – only Real Madrid have a better record (21).
- The visitors have not won five of their last six away matches in the Primera (two draws, three defeats).
- The team have scored more than one goal in just one of their previous seven away games in this tournament.
- Eight of Atletico Madrid's last 11 away matches in La Liga have gone under the total.
Potential Atletico Madrid Lineup (4-4-2)*
Jan Oblak – Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri – Johnny Cardoso, Giuliano Simeone, Alex Baena, Ademola Lookman – Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth.
Midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza has served his suspension. Midfielders Pablo Barrios and Nicolas Gonzalez are unavailable due to injuries.
Real Oviedo vs Atletico Madrid: Match Prediction
Real Oviedo still have plenty of unresolved issues, but at least their scoring output is gradually improving. A week ago, the team struck three times away at Real Sociedad, and overall the home side have found the net in six of their previous seven matches in the Spanish league. The club's current scoring run at home in the Primera stands at three matches, although before that Real Oviedo had failed to score in six straight games.
Atletico Madrid remain one of the most reliable teams in La Liga, but the number of defensive mistakes has been rising lately. After a three-match run of clean sheets in the league, the visitors have now gone just as long without one, and across their three February matches in this tournament the club have conceded six goals in total. Away from home it is usually harder to cope with opponents' pressure than it is on home soil, so in their last six away matches in the Primera, Atletico Madrid have kept a clean sheet only twice.
Prediction: Real Oviedo to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting XI from their last match in this tournament is listed.
