Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a draw.

Villarreal are all set to host Real Oviedo in the matchweek 1 fixture of the LaLiga 2025-26 edition. The interesting contest between these Spanish sides will take place at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

CF Villarreal will be at home and will aim to start their new season on a positive note. They finished fifth last season. However it was because of their European performance they are eligible to compete in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.

The Yellow Submarine are going to come up with a tough battle for their opponents. They will be looking for a win in their opening game of LaLiga 2025-26.

Real Oviedo finished second in the Spanish second division during their 2024-25 season, which helped them earn a promotion to the top tier of Spanish football. They are coming in after playing three pre-season games where they did well. In their most recent faceoff, the contest ended on level terms.

Kick-off:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica
• Date: Saturday, August 16
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Friday, August 15; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 03:30 p.m. ET/ 12:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Alejandro Muñíz Ruiz
• VAR: In use

Form:

Villarreal: L-D-D-W-L

Real Oveido: D-W-L

Players to Watch

Etta Eyong (Villarreal)

Etta Eyong will play an essential role in the final third for the hosts. Even though the 21-year-old failed to score a goal for his side against Aston Villa, he is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence with his playing style in the upcoming LaLiga fixture.

Ilyas Chaira (Real Oviedo)

The 24-year-old forward from Morocco was one of the important assets for Real Oviedo during their 2024-25 season. Ilyas Chaira will have a crucial duty to fulfil as Alexandre Alemao has left the club to play in the Liga MX this season. Chaira will be looking to step up and come up with a special performance for his team.

Match Facts

• Five of the nine matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.
• Both teams are coming in after facing a loss in their previous games.
• Villarreal have only won one of their last 10 opening games of a LaLiga season.

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Villarreal to win @2/5 BetFred
• Etta Eyong to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Villarreal will be without the services of Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala as they are injured.

Alvaro Lemos will not be in action for Real Oviedo as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Villarreal won: 3

Real Oviedo won: 1

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Luiz Junior (GK); Mouriño, Foyth, Marin, Cardona; Pepe, Gueye, Parejo, Moleiro; Moreno, Eyong

Real Oviedo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Escandell (GK); Vidal, Calvo, Costas, Alhassane; Ilic, Sibo; Chaira, Hassan, Reina; Vinas

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a positive start to their new season. Villarreal are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Real Oviedo in their LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Real Oviedo

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