Real Oviedo could not have picked a much better fixture to get their fans off of their seats in their first game at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium on their return to the Spanish top flight. Indeed, the hosts will welcome the mighty Real Madrid on Sunday night.
Oviedo were beaten 2-0 away at Villarreal on their opening match of the new 2025/26 La Liga season, while Madrid managed to beat Osasuna 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Nonetheless, there promises to be an electric atmosphere when this clash gets underway.
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Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid prediction: Los Blancos should seal win
Key stats
- Oviedo are winless in their last three games in total in all competitions.
- Madrid have won six of their last seven matches across all competitions.
- Madrid are unbeaten in the previous six H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Real Oviedo 0-2 Real Madrid
There is no doubt that Madrid should be heavy favourites to pick up all three points against a newly-promoted side. However, we are not expecting it to be too easy for Los Blancos, given that Oviedo have been relatively strong defensively in recent games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Madrid massive favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- AWAY: 3/10 (1,30) – 76.9%
As shown by the implied probabilities, Madrid are unsurprisingly the huge favourites with bookmakers to come away with all three points. A draw is rated at just 19%, while a shock Oviedo win can be backed at just over 10%.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
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Most recent H2Hs: Madrid aiming to extend unbeaten run
As mentioned before, Madrid are unbeaten in the last six meetings between the two sides in all competitions. However, the most recent H2H was in 2002, so perhaps the historical data is not an entirely accurate representation of how the game may go.
Real Oviedo preview: Reina serves his suspension
Alberto Reina will serve a suspension for Oviedo after getting himself sent off against Villarreal last time out. Alvaro Lemos, Jaime Seoane and Lucas Ahijado will also all be missing for the hosts due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Escandell (GK), Alhassane, Costas, Calvo, Vidal, Sibo, Dendoncker, Chaira, Ilic, Hassan & Rondon
Spain Segunda 11/05/25
D
Racing Santander
1
Oviedo
1
Spain Segunda 03/05/25
W
Huesca
1
Oviedo
2
Spain Segunda 26/04/25
W
Levante
0
Oviedo
1
Spain Segunda 20/04/25
D
Cordoba
0
Oviedo
0
Spain Segunda 12/04/25
W
Racing Ferrol
0
Oviedo
3
Real Madrid preview: A couple of doubts
Both Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy are doubtful for Madrid heading into this clash. Star duo Jude Bellingham and Endrick are long-term absentees for Los Blancos and will definitely miss out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Carreras, Huijsen, Militao, Alexander-Arnold, Guler, Tchouameni, Valverde, Vinicius, Mbappe & Brahim
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
L
Barcelona
4
Real Madrid
3
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
W
Celta Vigo
2
Real Madrid
3
Spain Copa del Rey 26/04/25
L
Barcelona
3
Real Madrid
2
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W
Getafe
0
Real Madrid
1
Spain La Liga 20/04/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
Real Madrid
1
Player to watch: Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe got off the mark for the new 2025/26 La Liga season in Real Madrid's 1-0 against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on the opening weekend. The France international striker tucked his penalty away nicely, and will be keen to add to his goal in open play when Los Blancos travel to Real Oviedo on Sunday night.