Oviedo vs Espanyol Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 17.10.2025

Oviedo vs Espanyol Preview and Team News

Oviedo vs Espanyol Team News

Oviedo’s dreadful start in LaLiga continued against Levante. Playing at home, the team had the advantage but still surrendered the game 0-2. The result led to head coach Veljko Paunović’s departure, with Luis Carrión replacing him. 

It was the Carbayones’ sixth defeat in eight outings so far. The recently promoted side lack consistency in defence, and on top of that, their offence has looked completely sluggish in every match.

Luka Ilic was suspended in the previous encounter and is set to return against Espanyol. As for absentees, Nacho Vidal and Álvaro Lemos are sidelined with injuries. 

Oviedo predicted lineup vs Espanyol (4-4-2): Escandell; Ahijado, Bailly, Carmo, Alhassane; Hassan, Dendoncker, Colombatto, Brekalo; Reina, Rondon.

Espanyol Team News

After a convincing start, Espanyol are now winless in their last four matches. In the previous round, the Parakeets came face to face against Betis at home, and despite a fabulous goal from Pol Lozano in the first half, Manuel Pellegrini’s men won the game 1-2.

It was a saddening defeat for the hosts, as Javi Puado also squandered a penalty in the 103rd minute. Following the result, Espanyol are still ninth with 12 points after eight rounds.

Luckily for the visitors, there are no injury worries in the squad. We expect the strongest lineup to feature in the upcoming fixture.

Espanyol predicted lineup vs Oviedo (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Riedel, Cabrera, Romero; Lozano, Exposito; Puado, Milla, Dolan; Fernández Jaén. 

Oviedo vs Espanyol Main Match Info

• Date and Kickoff Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 03:00 PM EDT
• Stadium: Estadio Carlos Tartiere
• Location: Oviedo, Spain
• Last match: Espanyol 2-0 Oviedo (June 23, 2024, LaLiga 2)

Oviedo vs Espanyol Prediction, Odds

• Pick: Espanyol to Win
• Odds: +147 (Tonybet)
• Correct score prediction: Oviedo 0-1 Espanyol

Both clubs have struggled with form lately. However, Espanyol are in a much better situation as they’re one of the most attacking teams, having scored 11 times already.

As for Oviedo, they look weak, and the recent managerial change is unlikely to do them any good in the short term. With four goals to their name, they’re also the lowest-scoring side in LaLiga and sit at the bottom of the xG charts (0.95).

The visitors have more experience in the Spanish top-tier. It’ll likely be a tough encounter, but Espanyol should be able to grab a decisive advantage and claim all three points. 

Oviedo vs Espanyol Betting Tip

• Pick: Both Teams to Score – No
• Odds: -121 (Tonybet)

Oviedo come into this fixture amid serious offensive struggles. Their attack is blunt and frequently fails to build enough chances to break down defences. 

Espanyol, for their part, have shown moderate scoring ability overall, but their away form is far from convincing. They’ve yet to win on the road this season and often struggle to find openings away from home.

Moreover, Oviedo’s recent managerial change may further decrease their attacking potential. While Espanyol do have the quality to score, we expect at least one of the clubs to struggle to find the net.

Oviedo vs Espanyol: Where to Watch (Canada) 

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