Preview and betting odds for Real Oviedo vs Espanyol at 02:00 on October 18, La Liga 2025/26

Preview and betting odds for Real Oviedo vs Espanyol (02:00, October 18). Predictions, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the match between Real Oviedo and Espanyol in round 9 of La Liga 2025/26.

Match preview: Real Oviedo vs Espanyol

90-minute odds: 0 : 0

Total goals: 2.25

At the beginning of the 2025/26 season, Real Oviedo has faced significant challenges. After 8 rounds, the Asturias team has only accumulated 6 points with 2 wins and 6 losses, sitting 17th on the standings, just one point ahead of bottom-ranked Mallorca. Following a 0-2 loss to Levante, coach Veljko Paunovic was dismissed, and Luis Carrion returned to help the team navigate difficulties.

Meanwhile, Espanyol has started the season relatively well with 12 points from 8 matches (3 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses), currently in 9th place. However, their recent form has shown signs of decline with no victories in the last 4 games. Nevertheless, Espanyol is still rated higher due to their La Liga experience and a more stable squad.

Regarding head-to-head records, Real Oviedo defeated Espanyol 1-0 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere in June 2024 in the second division. But in La Liga, they have only won 1 out of their last 9 encounters with Espanyol. The most recent La Liga meeting between the two teams was in March 2001, ending in a 2-2 draw. It is likely the match will favor the away side, with Manolo Gonzalez’s team expected to secure the win.