Villarreal vs Real Oviedo: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Friday 15th August | Estadio de la Cerámica | La Liga | 20:30 GMT

It is the opening match-week of the season in the Spanish La Liga and amongst the pool of stellar fixtures, Villarreal will take on Real Oviedo on Friday evening.

These two sides were in complete separate leagues last season, as the hosts reached a Champions League spot whilst Real Oviedo were scrambling through the La Liga 2 playoffs.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score offers good value @ 2.10.

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Predicted Lineups

Villarreal predicted XI: Junior, Cardona, Mourinho, Marin, Foyth, Gueye, Moleiro, Parejo, Pépé, Danjuma, Moreno

Villarreal have two men ruled out on the sidelines ahead of this fixture. Both Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala are carrying injuries and won’t be available for selection.

Oviedo Predicted XI: Aarón, Nacho Vidal, Dani Calvo, Luengo, Cazorla, Reina, Sipo, Ilić, Ilyas Chaira, Brandon, Rondón

Real Oviedo also have a couple of players who will not be available for Friday’s fixture. David Costas will be serving a suspension for the red card he received in the playoffs last season and Álvaro Lemos is suffering from a cruciate ligament injury.

Villarreal and Real Oviedo Current Form and Standings

Villarreal had a fantastic season in La Liga last term. The Yellow Submarine managed to finish fifth in the league, which guaranteed a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming campaign. Villarreal won an impeccable 20 games in La Liga last season, only losing eight in the process and finishing 10 points clear of Real Betis in sixth. They concluded their season on a run of six wins, which included beating teams like Barcelona and Sevilla. Since then, the Spaniards have struggled throughout pre-season, only winning one game which was against Arsenal. The other games consist of three losses and four draws.

Real Oviedo have finally stepped back up to the Spanish top flight after a lengthy 24 years away. The Blues managed to seek promotion through the playoffs last term, following a league finish of 3rd and missing out on automatic promotion by two points. Oviedo beat Almeria 3-2 on aggregate in the semi-finals and then went on to win the final 3-2 on aggregate against CD Mirandes. Since their promotion, Oviedo have played three pre-season friendlies, winning one, drawing one and losing one. They will certainly have their work cut out in the new La Liga season.

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Head-to-Head Timeline

Due to Real Oviedo being absent from the top tier for almost 25 years, these two sides have only faced off once since the turn of the century. This match was a pre-season friendly earlier this summer.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Real Oviedo 0-0 Villarreal, 31/07/25 (Club Friendlies)

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-1 Villarreal Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 2.10 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Villarreal vs Real Oviedo

Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) - The left back has an absolute wand of a left foot, which helped create many goals for his side last season. Cardona picked up seven assists in La Liga, with one goal to add. It was a superb campaign for his first in a Villarreal shirt.

Ilyas Chaira (Oviedo) - The Moroccan displayed his excellence in La Liga 2 last season, netting seven goals and grabbing three assists. With him being just 24 years of age, it was his first season for Real Oviedo and he may only get better from here.

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
• Broadcast Details: Premier Sports Player/LaLigaTV
• Stadium Information: Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal, Spain, has been open since 1923 and can hold up to 23,008 people on a match day.