Real Oviedo is set to take on Espanyol in an exciting La Liga match on Friday, October 17, at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Currently, Real Oviedo finds itself in a challenging position, sitting at 17th in the league standings with just 6 points from two wins and six losses. In contrast, Espanyol holds the ninth position with 12 points, acquired through three wins, three draws, and two losses.
The match begins at 3:00 PM ET in the United States, which corresponds to 12:30 AM IST in India the following day. Mateo Busquets will officiate the game, while Pizarro Gomez will be on VAR duties.
For viewers in the United States, the match can be streamed live on platforms such as Fubo, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, and ESPN Deportes. Indian fans can access the live stream via the FanCode app and website with a subscription.
AI predictions suggest a close contest. One prediction from Grok suggests a slim victory for Real Oviedo, projecting a 1-0 win due to their strong home record against a struggling Espanyol team, particularly in away matches. Conversely, another prediction anticipates a 1-1 draw, citing Oviedo’s defensive vulnerabilities and their recent scoring difficulties.
On the team front, Real Oviedo is under the leadership of new manager Luis Carrión following a poor start to the season, with injuries sidelining key players Álvaro Lemos and Santi Cazorla. However, the return of Salomón Rondón provides a glimmer of hope. Espanyol, on the other hand, has only one player to worry about, Javier Puado, who is dealing with a knee injury. After experiencing a setback in their last match, Manolo González’s squad will be aiming for a rebound on the road.
The confirmed lineups for the match include:
Real Oviedo: Aarón Escandell, Nacho Vidal, Eric Bailly, David Carmo, Rahim Alhassane, Santiago Colombatto, Leander Dendoncker, Haissem Hassan, Ilyas Chaira, Luka Ilic, Salomón Rondón.
Espanyol: Marko Dmitrović, Ruben Sanchez, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Edu Exposito, Pol Lozano, Tyrhys Dolan, Pere Milla, Kika Garcia, Roberto Fernández.
Historically, Espanyol leads in their head-to-head encounters with 48 victories compared to Real Oviedo’s 32 wins, making the upcoming clash an intriguing battle between past records and present circumstances. As the teams prepare for this crucial match, fans hope to see a spirited performance that could shift the momentum for Real Oviedo in their quest for improvement in La Liga.