Barcelona vs Real Oviedo: can Real Oviedo pull off a shock away from home?
In the match of the 21st round of La Liga, we are set for a clash between Barcelona and Real Oviedo, which will take place on Sunday, January 25, kick off at 16:15 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this fixture.
Barcelona vs Real Oviedo: match facts and head-to-head
- From their last 13 matches, Barcelona have lost once and won 12.
- Barcelona have scored at least one goal in 13 consecutive matches.
- Real Oviedo have gone 14 matches without a win.
- At home, Barcelona have won ten consecutive matches.
- This season, Barcelona have lost only once on their home ground.
- Real Oviedo have won only one away match.
- Barcelona boast the best attack in La Liga with 54 goals.
- Barcelona have won 31% of their matches this season with a clean sheet.
- Only 3% of Barcelona’s matches this season have ended in defeats without scoring, Real Oviedo — 43%.
- In 52% of their matches this season, Barcelona have scored in both halves.
- Barcelona defeated Real Oviedo 3:1 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Barcelona vs Real Oviedo: match preview
Barcelona are fighting for the La Liga title this season. After 20 rounds, the team have collected 49 points in the league and hold just a one-point advantage over second place. They lost a four-point cushion after suffering a 1:2 defeat to Real Sociedad in the previous round. However, in midweek they beat Slavia 4:2 in the Champions League. The team boast the best attack in the league and have scored 54 goals after 20 rounds.
Oviedo are rooted to the bottom of the La Liga table. They returned to the top division but are now trying to preserve their status in the league. However, doing so will not be easy. They sit last in the table with 13 points after 20 rounds. Oviedo trail 17th place by seven points, so staying in La Liga will be difficult, especially considering that Oviedo have now gone 14 matches without a win.
Probable line-ups
- Barcelona: J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; E Garcia, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski
- Real Oviedo: Escandell; Vidal, Carmo, Costas, Alhassane; Colombatto, Sibo; Hassan, Reina, Chaira; Vinas
Prediction
Barcelona are the favourites for this match, and I think they will be able to secure a victory. The Catalans clearly want to make amends for the previous round, so I suggest a bet on Barcelona’s individual total over 3.
