Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 24.08.2025
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Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 24.08.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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Real Oviedo vs Real MadridSunday, August 24, 2025, 3:30 PM EDT
Real Oviedo odds +860
Real Madrid odds -304
Draw+440
Both teams to scoreYes +120, No -148 

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Preview and Team News

Real Oviedo Team News

Real Oviedo suffered a disappointing defeat in their first match of the campaign. Despite having a golden chance to break the deadlock in the first half, they looked overmatched and ultimately fell 0-2 to Villarreal. 

Perhaps things would’ve been different had Salomón Rondón scored the first-half penalty. However, the reality showed that Los Carbayones didn’t have enough weapons to make an impact.

If their season-opening loss to Villarreal was anything to go by, don’t expect Oviedo to approach this game with an attacking mindset. 

Their 3-4-3 tactical scheme looked like a 5-4-1 most of the time against the Yellow Submarine. There’s no reason to believe the squad will take more risks against Real Madrid. Playing with three centre-backs against a wide front three could be a recipe for disaster for Los Carbayones.

As for team news, Oviedo shouldn’t make too many changes to the side that lost to Villarreal. One of the club’s latest signings, Leandro Dendoncker, could move straight into the starting lineup. Other than that, the core of the XI should be the same. Rondón is expected to lead the line again despite his missed penalty in the previous round.

Real Oviedo predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (5-4-1): Aarón; Vidal, Costas, Dendoncker, Calvo, Alhassane; Sibo, Ilic, Hassan, Chaira; Rondón.

Real Madrid Team News

Xabi Alonso’s league debut with Los Merengues couldn’t have gone any better. The team dominated in their season-opening win against Osasuna, and while the final score was 1-0, they showed promise and deserved to score at least one or two more goals. 

With Kylian Mbappé as the focal point of the attack, Real Madrid generated 18 shots, a 1.64 xG, and over 70% possession.

The Spanish giants should be able to demonstrate the same level of dominance in this matchup against Real Oviedo with little to no problems. 

Even though they’ll be playing away from home, there’s simply too much of a gap between the clubs from a talent perspective. Much like they did against Osasuna, Madrid should take advantage of a sizable edge in possession to create chances early and often.

Los Blancos shouldn’t make too many changes compared to the side that won in the 2025-26 campaign opener. Jude Bellingham and Endrick remain sidelined due to injuries, while David Alaba and Ferland Mendy aren’t fit to play yet. Real Madrid are likely to employ a 4-3-3 approach, with Arda Güler as the primary playmaker and Brahim Díaz flanking the star duo of Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior up front.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Oviedo (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Güler; Díaz, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Main Match Info

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Prediction, Odds

Given the gulf in quality between the two sides, Real Madrid look well-positioned to win by multiple goals – at least on paper. That should’ve been the case against Osasuna as well, but the squad couldn’t make the most of their chances. 

With another full week of training, Los Blancos should be sharper in front of goal. Oviedo’s defensive line will likely be extremely busy throughout the contest.

Real Madrid should generate several clear-cut chances against a team expected to sit deep and defend. The hosts’ best-case scenario might be holding on for a draw. Still, the more realistic outcome points to the visitors cruising their way to an easy victory at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere to keep their perfect start to the 2025-26 Liga season alive.

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Betting Tip

Even though Vinícius Júnior didn’t find the back of the net in the 1-0 win over Osasuna, the Brazilian remained a constant threat on the left wing. While Mbappé will probably be the team’s go-to scoring option once again, expect the Brazilian to have a field day against a porous Oviedo defensive line. 

The hosts’ tactical choices could boost Vinicius’ chances of scoring his first goal of the campaign.

Los Carbayones will likely operate with an escalated defensive approach, meaning some of Madrid’s stars are going to be closed down by two or more players almost at all times. 

However, Vinícius is just far too good in one-on-one duels to be confined solely to the left wing. He can use his speed and growing chemistry with Mbappé to exploit spaces in the final metres, as he often did last season. 

If the opposing defenders don’t get a quick hang of him, the Brazilian could generate chances early and often. His numbers against Osasuna weren’t the best, with only one shot off target and going 1-for-6 on successful dribbles, but he’s too good to struggle like this regularly. Vinícius notched only one goal against promoted sides in 2024-25, but should wreak havoc against Oviedo this weekend.

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