Comments and predictions for Villarreal vs Real Oviedo: Shoot down the rookie

Latest Villarreal vs Real Oviedo team information

Villarreal will be without centre-backs Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala through injury, so Santiago Mourino is likely to start on his debut. Moleiro is also expected to start, while Ayoze Perez – who scored 19 goals in La Liga last season – will continue to lead the attack. Villarreal’s starting line-up will remain stable, with Santi Comesana and Dani Parejo in central midfield.

For Real Oviedo, Rondon is almost certain to lead the attack. The Venezuelan striker has played for Las Palmas and Malaga, and last played in La Liga in 2012. Veteran Santi Cazorla, 39, after a season of five goals and five assists in 35 games, will continue to start. Luka Ilic – a €2 million signing from Red Star – could also start.

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo latest expected lineup

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 commentary Villarreal vs Real Oviedo

Villarreal had an excellent 2024-25 season, winning 20, drawing 10 and losing 8 after 38 rounds, finishing in fifth place with 70 points, equal to Athletic Bilbao - the team in fourth place.

The Yellow Submarine will be in the Champions League group stage this season, which means a new challenge in balancing European and domestic competition. The question is whether the squad depth is enough to cope with the heavy workload.

This summer, coach Marcelino has brought in five new players, most notably Alberto Moleiro from Las Palmas – the club’s most expensive transfer yet. On the other hand, Alex Baena and Thierno Barry have left, reducing the quality of the squad, and Villarreal may have to add more before the transfer window closes.

Villarreal last met Real Oviedo in 2001, when they won 3-1. In eight meetings in all competitions, Oviedo have won just one game, at home in 1971. This time, the La Liga newcomers will be aiming for their first away win against Villarreal.

Real Oviedo return to La Liga after 24 years, making the 2025-26 season a historic one. They secured promotion by winning the 2024-25 Segunda Division play-offs, beating Almeria and Mirandes respectively, after finishing third last season.

Oviedo have been busy in the transfer market this summer, with seven new signings and eight departures. The most notable signing has been Salomon Rondon, a 35-year-old striker who arrived on loan from Pachuca, marking his return to Spain after several years.

Villarreal vs Real Oviedo latest score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of 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

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