Villarreal vs Real Oviedo Preview and Prediction: Shoot Down the Newcomer
The La Liga match between Villarreal and Real Oviedo will take place at 2:30 AM on August 16th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Villarreal vs Real Oviedo
Villarreal will be without two central defenders, Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala, due to injury, so Santiago Mourinho is likely to start his debut match. Moleiro is also expected to feature, while Ayoze Perez – who scored 19 goals in La Liga last season – will continue to lead the attack. Villarreal's starting lineup will remain stable with the central midfield duo of Santi Comesana and Dani Parejo.
On the Real Oviedo side, Rondon is almost certain to lead the attack. The Venezuelan striker previously played for Las Palmas and Malaga, with his last appearance in La Liga being in 2012. Veteran Santi Cazorla, 39, after a season with 5 goals and 5 assists in 35 games, will continue to start. Luka Ilic – the €2 million signing from Red Star – could also begin.
Latest predicted lineups for Villarreal vs Real Oviedo
Villarreal:
Conde; Foyth, Mourino, Martin, Pedraza; Pino, Comesana, Parejo, Moleiro; Pepe, Perez
Real Oviedo:
Aaron; Vidal, Luengo, Calvo, Rahim; Sibo, Cazorla; Chaira, Iliic, Domingues; Rondon
Latest football match prediction: Villarreal vs Real Oviedo
Villarreal had an excellent 2024-25 season, winning 20, drawing 10, and losing 8 out of 38 matches, finishing fifth with 70 points, level with Athletic Bilbao – who finished fourth.
The Yellow Submarine will be participating in the Champions League group stage this season, meaning a new challenge in balancing European and domestic competitions. The question is whether the squad depth is sufficient to handle the demanding schedule.
This summer, manager Marcelino has brought in five new players, most notably Alberto Moleiro from Las Palmas – the club's most expensive transfer ever. Conversely, Alex Baena and Thierno Barry have left, reducing the quality of the squad, and Villarreal may continue to strengthen their team before the transfer window closes.
The last time Villarreal faced Real Oviedo was in 2001, when they won 3-1. In eight encounters across all competitions, Oviedo have only won once, at home in 1971. This time, the La Liga newcomers will be aiming for their first away win against Villarreal.
Real Oviedo will return to La Liga after 24 years, making the 2025-26 season a historic milestone. They secured promotion by winning the 2024-25 Segunda Division play-offs, overcoming Almeria and Mirandes respectively, after finishing third in the season.
This summer, Oviedo has been quite busy in the transfer market with seven new signings and eight departures. The most notable signing is Salomon Rondon – the 35-year-old striker arrived on loan from Pachuca, marking his return to Spain after many years.
Latest Villarreal vs Real Oviedo score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Villarreal vs Real Oviedoas follows:
- Sportsmole:Villarreal 2-0 Real Oviedo
- WhoScore:Villarreal 2-1 Real Oviedo
- Our newspaper predicts:Villarreal 2-0 Real Oviedo
When and where can I watch Villarreal vs Real Oviedo live?
To watch the Villarreal vs Real Oviedo match live in La Liga, taking place at 2:30 AM on August 16th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
