The Matchday 6 clash in La Liga between Oviedo and Barcelona will take place on September 25 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Oviedo vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Oviedo
Veljko Paunović's side were weaker than Elche in their last away match (0-1). As a result, Oviedo suffered their fourth defeat in the current championship, losing each time without scoring. Notably, the club is at the bottom of the La Liga standings in terms of goals scored this season (1). In the league table, Oviedo is in 17th place with three points.
- No more than three goals have been scored in the team's last five La Liga matches.
- At least one opponent failed to score in the club's last five league games.
- Oviedo conceded no more than two goals in 4 of their last 5 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Oviedo (4-5-1)
Aaron Escandell – Rahim Alhassan, Dani Calvo, David Carmo, Nacho Vidal – Haissem Hassan, Leander Dendoncker, Kwasi Sibo, Josip Brekalo, Luka Ilić – Salomón Rondón.
Defenders Nacho Vidal and David Costas, as well as midfielder Luka Ilić, will miss the game due to injuries. Forward Federico Viñas will be absent due to suspension.
Barcelona
In the previous round, Hans Flick's side left no chance for Getafe in a home encounter (3-0). This victory was Barcelona's fourth in the current championship, with one draw against Rayo Vallecano (1-1). In each winning match, the team scored at least three goals. Notably, the Catalans have already netted 16 goals in this La Liga season and lead the scoring chart by a margin. In the league standings, the club is in second place with 13 points, trailing leaders Real Madrid by two.
- The team has won 9 of their last 10 away matches in La Liga.
- The club scored exactly 2 or 3 goals in 5 of their last 6 away league matches.
- Barcelona did not concede in the second half in 6 of their last 7 away La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Joan Garcia – Gerard Martin, Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia – Dani Olmo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong – Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha Dias.
Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, defender Álex Balde, midfielder Gavi, as well as forwards Fermín López and Lamine Yamal, will miss the match due to injuries.
Match Prediction: Oviedo vs. Barcelona
The hosts find it challenging after their promotion to the top tier, as the high level of La Liga doesn't allow Oviedo to showcase their best. The club has suffered four defeats in the first five rounds, failing to score in each loss. Additionally, Oviedo has made only 13 shots on target this season and, alongside Valencia, ranks among the two worst teams in this aspect.
Barcelona has had only one unsuccessful match this La Liga season, drawing with Rayo Vallecano, while winning the other four encounters. The team performs excellently on the road, securing nine victories in their last ten league away games. During the last five away La Liga matches, the Catalans have conceded just three goals.
I believe Hans Flick's side will claim another three points while maintaining a solid defense. My prediction: Barcelona to win without conceding
