Sevilla vs Real Oviedo Prediction 14.12.2025 | LaLiga

Even after crafting a respectable opening to their LaLiga campaign — highlighted by a dazzling 4-1 dismantling of Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan — the Andalusian giants were swiftly dragged back into a harsh reality, leaving their loyal supporters increasingly disillusioned and frustrated.

Since that unforgettable toppling of the Catalan powerhouse in early October, Sevilla have plunged into a dramatic downturn, collecting a meagre four points from their last seven league outings and suffering five defeats along the way. At present, there appears to be no clear end to their mounting troubles.

A stronger return at home will be vital in their pursuit of rejoining the European conversation, and Los Nervionenses can still draw a thread of optimism from having secured two victories in their last four appearances before their own fans — a haul that surpasses what they managed in the previous nine matches at the Pizjuán.

Manager Matías Almeyda, however, faces a daunting selection puzzle, with no fewer than thirteen players sidelined ahead of the weekend showdown. With such a depleted squad, it remains to be seen what kind of lineup he can assemble to confront the league’s second-bottom side.

As many anticipated from the outset, Real Oviedo’s long-awaited return to LaLiga after two decades away has been anything but seamless. Yet, the Asturian outfit are far from sounding relegation alarms, sitting just four points adrift of Mallorca — the first team above the dreaded dotted line.

Ahead of a daunting trip to Andalusian soil, the newly promoted side carry little in the way of momentum, having now endured nine consecutive winless outings across all competitions. Still, last week’s hard-earned point in a goalless stalemate with Mallorca may offer a glimmer of solace, particularly given they secured it while enjoying a man advantage.

The Achilles’ heel of this rejuvenated Oviedo project has undeniably been their misfiring attacking unit, which has looked toothless in dangerous areas and produced a meagre return of just seven goals from their opening 15 matches. That glaring shortfall must be addressed swiftly if they are to inject any real life into their survival ambitions.

Their cause will be further tested on Sunday, as 40-year-old club icon Santi Cazorla is unavailable due to suspension following his red card in the Mallorca clash. Midfield deputy Alberto Reina is expected to step into the breach as Oviedo attempt to navigate another stern top-flight exam.