Oviedo vs Barcelona: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Oviedo vs Barcelona: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 25, 2025 | Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere | La Liga | 20:30 GMT

Oviedo and Barcelona preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting a Barcelona victory and plenty of goals in the fixture.

Newly promoted Oviedo have had a tricky start to life back in the top flight with just a solitary win in their first five games, and it is not about to get any easier when reigning champions Barcelona come to town on Thursday night.

Key Betting Tip: Barcelona Win & O2.5 Goals @ 1.46 (Kwiff)

Oviedo vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Oviedo Predicted XI: Escandell, Vidal, Calvo, Carmo, Alhassane, Dendonker, Sibo, Hassan, Fores, Brekalo, Rondon

Luka Ilic was taken off injured in the 1-0 defeat against Eleche, and the Serbian midfielder is expected to miss out against Barcelona.

Barcelona Predicted XI: Garcia, Kounde, Garcia, Christensen, Martin, De Jong, Pedri, Rashford, Olmo, Ferran, Lewandowski

After missing out on the matchday squad vs Getafe for disciplinary issues, Marcus Rashford could be called back up to replace the absent Yamal and Raphinha.

Oviedo vs Barcelona Current League Standings

Oviedo have only amassed three points so far this campaign and sit just above the drop zone in 17th, while their opponents Barcelona are in 2nd, two points behind fierce rivals Real Madrid.

Oviedo vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Timeline

This is the first time that the two sides are meeting in competitive action since 2001, when Oviedo were last in the top flight.

Recent Head-to-Head:

May 2001: Barcelona 0-1 Oviedo (La Liga)

January 2001: Oviedo 2-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

April 2000: Oviedo 3-0 Barcelona (La Liga)

December 1999: Barcelona 3-2 Oviedo (La Liga)

April 1999: Barcelona 3-1 Oviedo (La Liga)

Recent Oviedo vs Barcelona Matches Analysis

Oviedo Last 5 Matches:

Elche 1-0 Oviedo (La Liga)

Getafe 2-0 Oviedo (La Liga)

Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad (La Liga)

Oviedo 0-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Villarreal 2-0 Oviedo (La Liga)

Oviedo have had a baptism of fire on their return to La Liga, their only victory was a narrow victory at home to Real Sociedad - coincidentally the winning goal in that fixture is their only one so far this campaign.

Barcelona Last 5 Matches:

Barcelona 3-0 Getafe (La Liga)

Newcastle 1-2 Barcelona (Champions League)

Barcelona 6-0 Valencia (La Liga)

Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona (La Liga)

Levante 2-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

Hansi Flick's side have had a near perfect start to the season, with the only blotch on their record being the draw against Rayo Vallecano. This early season form has included an impressive away win against Newcastle, and a thumping of Valencia.

Oviedo vs Barcelona Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in a Barcelona victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Oviedo vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Barcelona Win & O2.5 Goals @ 1.46 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted Barcelona to keep their strong start to the season going against an Oviedo side who are yet to click into gear.

Key Players to Watch: Oviedo vs Barcelona

Leander Dendoncker (Oviedo) – The former Wolves man plays an important role in this Oviedo side in providing an effective shield in front of a rearguard that is constantly tested. The Belgian has also scored Oviedo's only goal of the season.

Ferran Torres (Barcelona) – Torres has stepped up to the plate in the absence of Barcelona's first string wingers, and played the starring role in the recent 3-0 victory against Getafe.

Oviedo vs Barcelona Match Facts

Referee: TBD

Broadcast Details:

UK: Premier Sports 1 UK

Europe: beIN Sports

Stadium Information: Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, opened in 2000, will host this La Liga clash with it's capacity of 30,500 - this is only Barcelona's second visit to the ground.