Celta Vigo is set to face Real Oviedo in a crucial La Liga match on Sunday evening. The Sky Blues are eager to recover from a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Freiburg in the Europa League. Currently, Celta sits in sixth place in La Liga, three points ahead of Real Sociedad, who are seventh. In contrast, Real Oviedo is struggling at the bottom of the table, seven points from safety.
Match Preview
Celta Vigo recently secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Valencia in their last league encounter. This win has left them in a position to chase Europa League qualification for the upcoming season. A strong performance in this competition could also lead them to a spot in the 2026-27 Champions League.
Despite their ambitions, Celta has struggled at home this season, accumulating only 17 points from 15 matches. Meanwhile, Real Oviedo has recorded just one away win this term, demonstrating their difficulties on the road.
Current Form
Real Oviedo has shown some signs of life lately, with two victories in their last three league matches, including impressive wins against Valencia and Sevilla. However, they remain in dire straits, having totaled only 24 points from 30 games this season, placing them seven points adrift of 17th-placed Sevilla.
Historically, Celta and Oviedo have faced each other 83 times, resulting in 32 wins for each side and 19 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0-0 draw earlier this season, and the upcoming match will mark Oviedo’s first visit to Vigo since March 2001.
Team News
Celta Vigo will assess the fitness of Hugo Alvarez and will be without Mihailo Ristic, Miguel Roman, and Carl Starfelt due to injuries. All substitutions in the last match against Freiburg were tactical, indicating the team may be largely fit.
Real Oviedo is also facing fitness concerns with players such as Leander Dendoncker and Ovie Ejaria. Federico Vinas recently recovered from injury and scored in their last match, contributing significantly to the team’s attacking options.
Possible Lineups
| Celta Vigo | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|
| Radu | Escandell |
| Rodriguez | Vidal |
| Aidoo | Bailly |
| Alonso | Calvo |
| Mingueza | Lopez |
| Sotelo | Sibo |
| Moriba | Fonsesca |
| Carreira | Chaira |
| Jutgla | Reina |
| Iglesias | Fernandez |
| Swedberg | Vinas |
Prediction
This match promises a competitive atmosphere, as Celta’s home form has been lackluster. However, given Real Oviedo’s poor away record, a draw seems plausible. Our prediction for the match is a 1-1 tie, reflecting both teams’ struggles this season.
