Real Oviedo vs Athletic Bilbao prediction 15.02.2026 | La Liga

Real Oviedo returned to the Spanish top flight after more than two decades. However, they are currently at the bottom of the standings with seven points fewer than safety, and it will not be surprising if Real Oviedo returns to La Liga 2. The team from Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere was on a run of 15 games without a victory before winning 1-0 at home against Girona in their most recent outing. The hosts were significantly better and deserved all three points. That performance could prove crucial, not just for the standings but also for restoring belief and momentum during a decisive phase of the season.

Real Oviedo didn't play last week because their game against Rayo Vallecano was postponed due to heavy rain. That gave the head coach, Guillhermo Almada, more than enough time to prepare for the game against Athletic Bilbao. 

Real Oviedo will have almost the full squad available for Sunday's game against Athletic Bilbao. David Costas is the only one unavailable, while Rahim Alhassane and Oviemuno Ejaria are questionable. 

Athletic Bilbao are far from last season's level when they ended fourth in La Liga and secured one of the rare Champions League appearances. In the current campaign, Athletic Bilbao seems more like a mid-table team. However, they are only six points above the relegation zone, and any bad run could place Ernesto Valverde's team in trouble. Athletic Bilbao won only two of the last six matches. In the previous game, they lost 1-0 at home in the cup against Real Sociedad. The visitors dominated throughout the game, and the hosts should feel fortunate to have conceded only once. 

Athletic Bilbao have big problems with missing players. They will be without Yeray Alvarez, Unai Egiluz, Benat Prados Diaz, Ohian Sancet, Maroan Sannadi, and Daniel Vivian, while Yuri Berchiche and Alejandro Berenguer are questionable, and their status will be clearer closer to the kickoff. Also, Nico Williams is still recovering from a groin injury, and although he should be available, he may not start on Sunday afternoon.