The Matchday 3 clash in La Liga between Oviedo and Real Sociedad will take place on August 30 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Oviedo vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Oviedo
Veljko Paunović's side is yet to earn points or score goals. Their return to La Liga has been challenging, especially with opponents who qualified for the Champions League this year. In the first round, the team lost away to Villarreal (0-2), followed by a heavy home defeat to Real Madrid (0-3).
- In their last 16 matches in La Liga and Segunda, the club has suffered only 3 defeats (8 wins and 5 draws).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of Oviedo's last 7 games in Spain's top two divisions.
- Before their loss to Real Madrid, the team had an 8-match unbeaten streak at home in Segunda (6 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Oviedo (5-3-2)
Aaron Escandell – Rahim Alhassan, Dani Calvo, Oier Luengo, Nacho Vidal, David Costas – Leander Dendoncker, Kwasi Sibo, Luka Ilić – Salomón Rondón, Ilyas Chaira.
Real Sociedad
The San Sebastián team has not been impressive at the start of the championship. Sergio Francisco's side has drawn both matches: away against Valencia (1-1) and at home against Espanyol (2-2). It's worth noting the Basques' poor current form in La Liga – in their last 10 matches, they have secured only one victory (4 draws and 5 losses).
- The club has not scored more than 1 goal in 6 of their last 8 games in La Liga.
- The club conceded first in 5 of their last 6 league matches.
- Real Sociedad is on a 5-match winless streak away in La Liga (2 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Martin, Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia – Beñat Turrientes, Pablo Marín Tejada, Luka Sučić, Sergio Gómez – Ander Barrenetxea, Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Referee
Adrián Cordero (Spain)
Matches – 20 (La Liga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 92;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 35%.
Oviedo vs. Real Sociedad: Match Prediction
Last season, Oviedo rarely left their home ground without scoring. Although these were Segunda matches, it is worth noting that before facing Real Madrid, the club scored in 10 consecutive home games. However, they conceded in their last 4 home games in both championships.
Real Sociedad is very weak away and has secured only 1 victory in their last 12 matches in La Liga (against relegated Las Palmas). Moreover, the team conceded in all these away matches. I believe the hosts have a good chance to please their fans with at least their first goal since returning to the elite, but it is unlikely Oviedo will keep a clean sheet. I think the Basques will extend their scoring streak to three matches in the new season.
My prediction – Both Teams to Score – Yes