Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid prediction 24.08.2025 | La Liga

Real Oviedo come into their first home fixture of the season after falling to a 2:0 opening weekend reversal against Villarreal. Despite a spirited performance, a lack of attacking quality proved an issue for the recently promoted side.

Competing in La Liga for the first time since 2001, Oviedo endured a tough pre-season campaign, with only one win recorded in six friendly fixtures before their defeat against Villarreal. 

Since their promotion, the hosts have scored just three goals in seven matches played, and they could struggle to unlock a Real defence that has kept several clean sheets this year.

Head coach Veljko Paunovic is unlikely to make too many alterations to his first XI this weekend. Álvaro Lemos misses out through injury, while Santiago Colombatto, Jaime Seoane and Lucas Ahijado remain fitness doubts.

David Costas returns from suspension, but defender Alberto Reina is banned after his red card in last weekend’s two-goal defeat to Villarreal.

Real Madrid face their first away fixture of the season after a somewhat uninspiring 1:0 win against Osasuna earlier this week. Kylian Mbappe´s second-half penalty secured the points for Xabi Alonso´s men.

Low-scoring outcomes have been surprisingly frequent for Los Merengues this year. All but three of their last nine league games finished with under 2.5 goals scored. 

Now set for their first road game of the season, Alonso´s men will need to find their shooting boots if they are to make a genuine title assault this season. Low-scoring victories have been frequent though, with Real edging to 1:0 wins in five of their last 13 victories.

Real Madrid are expected to remain without Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Endrick and Eduardo Camavinga due to injury. Antonio Rüdiger returns to the squad after serving his suspension against Osasuna.