Real Oviedo vs Espanyol prediction 17.10.2025 | La Liga

Real Oviedo return to action at Carlos Tartiere Stadium two weeks on from a disappointing 2:0 home reversal against Levante. Etta Eyong´s late goal condemned Real to a sixth defeat of the season.

Since their return to the Spanish top flight, Luis Miguel Carrion's side have struggled to find much form. Oviedo picked up two wins while losing six of eight league games. 

A potentiallñy low-scoring encounter seems unlikely to see both teams get on the scoresheet. BTTS - No has occurred in six of Oviedo's eight league games this season while four of their last six games finished with under 2.5 goals scored.

Head coach Carrion is unable to call on Alvaro Lemos who remains a long-term absentee. Luka Ilic could earn a recall after completing a one-match ban.

Espanyol come into Friday's La Liga fixture now winless in four games after a 2:1 home reversal against Real Betis two weeks ago. Despite taking a first-half lead, two goals conceded in the second period condemned the Catalans to defeat.

Despite their recent indifferent form, Manolo Gonzalez´s men have made a decent start to the season, picking up three wins while losing only two of eight La Liga games played.

Recent results and past meetings with Oviedo suggest a strong chance of a low-scoring outcome this weekend. Espanyol have seen under 2.5 goals in three of their last four away matches and in five of their last six matches against Oviedo.

Head coach Gonzalez has a strong squad available for the trip to Oviedo. Javi Puado is the only confirmed absentee for the visitors.