Real Oviedo will make the trip to San Mames for their La Liga encounter with Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Oviedo predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in each of Real Oviedo's last three away matches.
- Real Oviedo are currently on a five-match winless streak.
- Athletic Bilbao have lost three games in a row.
Correct score prediction: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Real Oviedo
Athletic Bilbao have had an abysmal run of form in recent weeks, but it is worth mentioning that they won two of their last three home games.
Real Oviedo, on the other hand, have been one of La Liga's worst teams. They have also suffered four defeats in their last six away games across all competitions.
Despite their recent shortcomings, we are leaning toward Athletic Bilbao for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Athletic Bilbao are clear favourites
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Athletic Bilbao are 11th in La Liga with 14 points, while Real Oviedo, who have earned only eight points, are 19th.
With that in mind, Athletic Bilbao are the expected winners at 10/21 (1.48). Teams with these odds generally have a 67.7% probability of winning.
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Also, considering that Real Oviedo's last three away games went north of the 2.5-goal marker, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First competitive encounter in over a decade
Although these teams clashed in a friendly in September 2020, their last competitive encounter came in December 2011 in the Copa del Rey.
Interestingly, given Real Oviedo's absence from the Spanish top flight for over two decades, these teams will meet in La Liga for the first time since May 2001.
Europe Friendlies 04/09/20
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Athletic Bilbao preview: Hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat
Athletic Club will enter this game with many injury and suspension worries for head coach Ernesto Valverde. The former Barcelona boss was without left-back Yuri Berchiche, midfielder Oihan Sancet, and winger Nico Williams as his side fell to a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle in midweek, and he's also expected to be without them this weekend.
Unai Eguiluz and Benat Prados have long-term cruciate ligament injuries and will also be unavailable alongside veteran forward Inaki Williams, who has groin problems, while Maroan Sannadi is nursing a knee injury as well.
Yeray Alvarez remains suspended due to doping, while Inigo Lekue serves his first of two match bans due to being sent off against Getafe last time out.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Boiro, Laporte, Vivian, Areso, Juaregizer, Galarreta, Navarro, Berenguer, Vesga & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Getafe
- Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Qarabag
- Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Mallorca
Real Oviedo preview: A few injury concerns
Alvaro Lemos is ruled out of this meeting with a cruciate ligament rupture, while former Fiorentina star Josip Brekalo is out with groin concerns.
Doubts remain around the availability of Santi Cazorla, who has not completely shaken off his knee problem, and Ovie Ejaria, whose hamstring injury has also not set him free.
Predicted lineup: Moldovan (GK), Vidal, Costas, Carmo, Lopez, Dendoncker, Colombatto, Reina, Chaira, Vinas & Rondon.
Last five matches
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Osasuna
- Ourense 4-2 Real Oviedo
- Girona 3-3 Real Oviedo
- Real Oviedo 0-2 Espanyol
- Real Oviedo 0-2 Levante
Player to watch: Gorka Guruzeta
Gorka Guruzeta scored his first La Liga goal of the season in Athletic Bilbao’s 3-2 defeat against Real Sociedad last weekend. The 29-year-old has been impressive of late, scoring three goals in his last three appearances across all competitions. He will fancy his chances against one of La Liga's worst defences.