Real Oviedo remain stuck at the bottom of the standings and are eight points adrift of the safety line in 17th place. Valencia, by contrast, have pulled away from the relegation zone and are relatively comfortable in mid-table.
Real Oviedo
They are having a difficult season. Guillermo Almada’s side have won only three of 27 matches and drawn nine, which underlines their inability to turn balanced games into victories. The main problem is a weak attack, with only 17 goals scored, while the defence regularly makes mistakes. Over 27 matches the hosts have conceded 44 goals, the second-worst record in the league, and in their last five rounds they have conceded an average of two goals per game. However, at home they are showing some signs of life: 11 of their 18 points have been earned on their own ground, and in their last eight league matches they have lost only twice.
Valencia
They are much higher in the standings, but results remain inconsistent. In their last six league matches they have recorded three wins and three defeats. Despite decent attacking potential — 30 goals scored — the defence is unreliable, having conceded 41. The main problem for Carlos Corberán’s side is away form: only two wins in 13 away matches and eight defeats.
Real Oviedo vs Valencia Prediction
Recent head-to-head meetings between these sides have been fairly even. In the last three matches each team has recorded one win, with one draw. The most recent game ended in a 2:1 victory for Real Oviedo, and in the upcoming fixture the hosts have a good chance to repeat that success or at least avoid defeat.