Three points will be up for grabs when Real Oviedo host Celta Vigo in the 17th round of La Liga at Carlos Tartiere Stadium on Saturday, 20 December 2025.
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Real Oviedo vs Celta Vigo predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Real Oviedo's last six matches.
- Celta Vigo won five of their last seven La Liga games.
- Real Oviedo are currently on a 10-match winless streak across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Real Oviedo 0-2 Celta Vigo
Real Oviedo have no wins in their last 10 matches and did not score a single goal in their last six games. They are up against a Celta Vigo side that won three of their last four La Liga games to nil.
Interestingly, Celta Vigo defeated Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao in their last two league matches, both by two unanswered goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celta priced as favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After failing to win any of their first nine La Liga games, Celta Vigo's fortunes have improved in recent months, as they earned five wins in their next seven league games. As a result, Claudio Giraldez's men have moved up to eighth in the Spanish top flight table.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad are 19th in La Liga with a 2-4-10 win-draw-loss record. They are coming off a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the hands of Sevilla and are without a win in 10 consecutive matches.
Ahead of this clash, Celta Vigo are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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Moreover, Real Oviedo have drawn blanks in six consecutive matches, while Celta Vigo kept three clean sheets in their last four league games. On that note, under 0.5 Real Oviedo goals has an appealing look at 29/20 (2.45). That one has a 40.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash in almost 25 years
This will be Real Oviedo's first encounter with Celta Vigo since March 2001. This is unsurprising because Oviedo were absent from the Spanish top flight for the last 25 seasons.
Real Oviedo preview: Hoping to halt their unwanted streak
Real Oviedo remain without Alvaro Lemos, Ovie Ejaria, and Luka Ilic for this game due to injury.
David Carmo, who has joined Angola for the Africa Cup of Nations, is suspended after being sent off last weekend, while Nacho Vidal is questionable for selection because of muscle problems.
Predicted lineup: Escandell (GK), Lopez, Calvo, Costas, Ahijado, Colombatto, Dendoncker, Chaira, Reina, Hassan & Rondon.
Last five matches
- Sevilla 4-0 Real Oviedo
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Mallorca
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Real Oviedo
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Real Oviedo
Celta Vigo preview: Few injury concerns
Celta Vigo, meanwhile, will have Carlos Dominguez and Pablo Duran unavailable for this Saturday game due to injury problems.
In addition to the above, Javier Rueda, Joseph Aidoo, Ionut Radu, Bryan Zaragoza, Marcos Alonso, and Sergio Carreira are all doubtful for selection.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez, Mingueza, Moriba, Roman, Carreira, Zaragoza, Iglesias & Swedberg.
Last five matches
- Albacete 2-2 (3) AP (0) Celta Vigo
- Celta Vigo 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Celta Vigo 1-2 Bologna
- Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo
- Sant Andreu 1-1 (6) AP (7) Celta Vigo
Player to watch: Bryan Zaragoza
Bryan Zaragoza is expected to start this weekend after missing Celta Vigo’s last two games. The former Osasuna forward has four goal contributions in his last four appearances and will fancy his chances against one of the league's worst defences.