An interesting fixture is on the cards as Osasuna and Real Oviedo battle for three points at Estadio El Sadar in the 20th round of La Liga on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
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Osasuna vs Real Oviedo predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Osasuna's last seven matches.
- Eight of Real Oviedo's last nine games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Real Oviedo are currently on a 13-match winless streak across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Osasuna 1-1 Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo are coming off back-to-back 1-1 draws and their last three matches ended in stalemates. They also played out a goalless draw in the reverse fixture.
Keeping in mind that three of Osasuna's last five matches were tied at the end of regulation time, we believe the spoils will be shared between these sides.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Osasuna clearly favoured
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While Osasuna have been La Liga's worst travellers this season, they have been impressive at home, winning five of their nine league matches at Estadio El Sadar.
Alessio Lisci's men were eliminated from the Copa del Rey earlier this week and are currently on a three-game winless run. They are up against a Real Oviedo side that's coming off three consecutive stalemates.
Ahead of this encounter, Osasuna and Real Oviedo are 15th and last in La Liga, respectively.
Bearing that in mind, Osasuna are the expected winners at 8/11 (1.73). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.9% probability of winning.
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Moreover, keeping in mind that both teams found the net in five of Osasuna's last seven home games, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly contested
In the last five meetings between Osasuna and Real Oviedo, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
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Osasuna preview: Hoping to halt their losing run
Osasuna have just one injury concern ahead of this trip – Iker Benito, who is recovering from cruciate ligament surgery. However, Jon Moncayola is also absent for this game having accumulated the maximum allowable number of yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Herrera (GK), Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones, Torro, Oroz, Munoz, Gomez, Garcia & Budimir.
Last five matches
- Real Sociedad 2-2 (4) AP (3) Osasuna
- Girona 1-0 Osasuna
- Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Osasuna 3-0 Alaves
- Huesca 2-4 Osasuna
Real Oviedo preview: Few injury concerns
Real Oviedo will remain without key defenders Eric Bailly and Alvaro Lemos for this game, while there are also doubts surrounding the availability of Ovie Ejaria and Nacho Vidal due to fitness issues.
David Carmo is also unavailable for this contest due to accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Escandell (GK), Lopez, Calvo, Costas, Ahijado, Colombatto, Dendoncker, Brekalo, Reina, Hassan & Fores.
Last five matches
- Real Oviedo 1-1 Real Betis
- Alaves 1-1 Real Oviedo
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Celta Vigo
- Sevilla 4-0 Real Oviedo
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Mallorca
Player to watch: Aaron Escandell
Aaron Escandell is averaging five saves per game, and no other goalkeeper in La Liga has averaged up to four saves this season. The former Las Palmas shot-stopper, who has saved two of the four penalties he has faced in this campaign, will set his sights on his sixth clean sheet.