Real Oviedo and Osasuna Battle for Revival in Crucial La Liga Clash
As the La Liga season rolls on, both Real Oviedo and Osasuna find themselves in desperate need of a turnaround. Their Monday night clash at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium promises to be an intriguing contest between two sides struggling to find consistency.
Real Oviedo, newly promoted to Spain’s top flight, are still trying to adjust to the demands of La Liga. Sitting 19th in the table with only seven points from ten matches, their campaign so far has been far from smooth. With just two wins, one draw, and seven defeats, their offensive struggles have been particularly worrying — the team has scored only seven goals, the lowest tally in the entire division. Their defense hasn’t held up much better either, having conceded 19 goals.
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The Blues’ most recent outings have been a mixed bag. They managed a thrilling 3-3 draw against Girona, showing some attacking promise, but were soon brought back to earth with a disappointing 4-2 defeat to third-tier Ourense CF in the Copa del Rey. That early cup exit was a blow to morale, especially given how much the team needs confidence at this stage. At home, Oviedo’s record also leaves room for improvement — they’ve picked up just three points from five matches at the Carlos Tartiere.
Osasuna, on the other hand, are not much better off when it comes to form. Currently 14th in the league with ten points, they’ve managed three wins, one draw, and six losses. Their major issue has been their away form — the team has lost all five of its matches on the road this season, managing to score only one goal in those games. After back-to-back league losses against Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo, the visitors did regain a bit of momentum with a dominant 5-0 victory over CD Sant Jordi in the Copa del Rey.
Historically, the fixture has been quite balanced. Out of 55 previous meetings, Real Oviedo have won 25 times compared to Osasuna’s 19 victories. However, Osasuna haven’t managed to win away at Oviedo since 2016 — a record they’ll be hoping to change.
Team news adds another layer of uncertainty. Oviedo will miss Alvaro Lemos due to a knee injury, while Santi Cazorla and Ovie Ejaria remain doubtful. Veteran striker Salomon Rondon, with two goals this season, will be expected to lead from the front, supported by Leander Dendoncker in midfield. For Osasuna, injuries to Iker Benito and Valentin Rosier will keep them sidelined, while Aimar Oroz and Sheraldo Becker face late fitness tests. Key man Ante Budimir, who has netted five goals this season, will again be crucial in attack, with Raul Garcia — fresh off a Copa del Rey hat-trick — likely to start alongside him.
Given both sides’ recent form, this match is shaping up to be a tense and low-scoring affair. Oviedo’s home struggles meet Osasuna’s away woes, and many predict the points could be shared in a hard-fought draw. Still, with both teams desperate to spark their season to life, Monday night’s clash could prove to be a turning point for whichever side finds the breakthrough.
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