Barcelona vs Real Oviedo Preview: Clash for Top Spot at 22:15, Jan 25
Barcelona faces Real Oviedo in a crucial match on January 25 at 22:15. This game is critical as Barcelona strives to maintain its position near the top of La Liga. After a surprising defeat to Real Sociedad, Barcelona’s lead over Real Madrid has shrunk to just one point.
Barcelona’s Recent Performance
Barcelona had been on a long unbeaten streak until their recent loss. This setback has intensified the pressure on the Catalan side as they aim to reclaim the peak position in the league.
- Barcelona’s current standing: Close competition with Real Madrid.
- Recent defeat: 3-1 to Real Oviedo in the first leg of the season.
- Goals conceded: 22 in La Liga, the highest among the top five teams.
Real Oviedo’s Struggles
Real Oviedo is having a challenging season. Since their return to La Liga, the team has struggled, currently sitting at the bottom of the table.
- Points accumulated: 13 after 20 matches.
- Gap to safety: Seven points behind the 17th position.
- Weakness: Lowest scoring team in the league with only 11 goals.
Change in Leadership
Real Oviedo has made significant changes this season, including parting ways with their coach three times. Guillermo Almada was appointed last month but has yet to secure a victory. However, he managed to stabilize the team, resulting in three draws and one loss in the last four matches.
Head-to-Head History
In head-to-head encounters, Barcelona has dominated Real Oviedo historically. In six matches played in 2026, Barcelona won five and lost one. Oviedo is currently riding a 14-match winless streak, with seven losses and seven draws.
Team News
In terms of injuries, Barcelona will be without several key players:
- Gavi
- Christensen
- Pedir
- Ferran Torres
On the other hand, Real Oviedo will field their strongest available lineup for this pivotal clash.
Projected Lineups
| Barcelona | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|
| Johan Garcia | Escandil |
| Jules Koundé | Vidal |
| Martín | Cármo |
| Baldi | Kostas |
| Eric Garcia | Alhassan |
| Frenkie de Jong | Colombato |
| Yamal | Siobo |
| Fermin | Hassan |
| Raphinha | Reina |
| Robert Lewandowski | Kresia |
| Finas |
Match Prediction
Given the current form and statistics, the predicted outcome for this match is Barcelona 3, Real Oviedo 1. As the competition intensifies, every point is crucial for both sides in their respective battles.
