La Liga 2025-2026: Oviedo vs Celta Prediction

Oviedo

Home Team
18%
VS

Celta

Away Team
66%
Draw: 16%
Over 2.5: 46%
Under 2.5: 54%
Goal: 51%
No Goal: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 17 14 1 2 49 20 29 43
2 Real Madrid 17 12 3 2 34 16 18 39
3 Villarreal 15 11 2 2 31 13 18 35
4 Ath Madrid 17 10 4 3 30 16 14 34
5 Espanol 16 9 3 4 20 16 4 30
6 Betis 16 6 7 3 25 19 6 25
7 Betis 17 7 2 8 15 22 -7 23
8 Celta 16 5 7 4 20 19 1 22
9 Sevilla 16 6 2 8 24 24 0 20
10 Getafe 16 6 2 8 13 18 -5 20
11 Elche 16 4 7 5 19 20 -1 19
12 Alaves 16 5 3 8 14 17 -3 18
13 Vallecano 16 4 6 6 13 16 -3 18
14 Mallorca 16 4 5 7 18 23 -5 17
15 Sociedad 16 4 4 8 20 24 -4 16
16 Osasuna 16 4 3 9 14 20 -6 15
17 Valencia 16 3 6 7 15 25 -10 15
18 Girona 16 3 6 7 15 30 -15 15
19 Oviedo 16 2 4 10 7 26 -19 10
20 Levante 15 2 3 10 16 28 -12 9

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Oviedo

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.02
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.65
# Clean Sheets: 2

Celta

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.44
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.07
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Oviedo and Celta is expected to favor the visiting side, with a 66.0% probability of Celta emerging victorious. The match is also predicted to have fewer than 2.5 goals. In the current standings, Celta sits in a modest 8th position, while Oviedo struggles in 19th, making this an uphill battle for the home team.

Match Analysis

Oviedo's recent form has been particularly concerning, as they have failed to score in their last three matches and have conceded six goals in total. Their goalless draw at home against Mallorca was sandwiched between heavy defeats on the road to Sevilla and Ath Madrid. Despite managing two clean sheets in their last five games, their inability to find the net remains a significant issue, reflected in their average of zero goals scored over this period. Conversely, Celta's recent performances have been more promising. They secured impressive victories against Ath Bilbao and Real Madrid, both with clean sheets, demonstrating their defensive solidity. However, a narrow home loss to Espanol indicates some room for improvement. Celta’s average of 1.8 goals scored in their last five matches highlights their attacking edge, which could prove decisive against an Oviedo side struggling defensively.

Final Prediction

Celta's superior form and attacking capability give them a clear edge over Oviedo, who are currently battling relegation woes. With Celta's ability to score and maintain clean sheets, they are well-positioned to take advantage of Oviedo's weaknesses. A key factor to watch will be Celta's ability to capitalize on Oviedo's defensive lapses while keeping their own backline steady.