Oviedo vs Girona Prediction: An opportunity for the away team to break away in La Liga
The match at 8:00 PM on January 31st will see a lopsided clash between a Girona team currently stable in the middle of the table and Oviedo, struggling in the relegation zone.
The upcoming La Liga clash between Oviedo and Girona is crucial for both teams, despite their vastly different positions in the standings. While Girona is striving to close the gap on European qualification spots, Oviedo faces a more imminent threat of relegation than ever before.
8:00 PM on January 31st - The highlight at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Girona currently sits 11th with 25 points, maintaining a fairly stable form recently with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Conversely, the home team, Oviedo, is languishing at the bottom of the table (20th place) with only 13 points after 21 rounds. The gap in points and morale heavily favors the away team.
| Team | Location | Point | Recent form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girr | 11 | 25 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| Oviedo | 20 | 13 | Draws 3, Losses 2 |
Oviedo: A difficult problem in the attacking line.
The home team is having a disastrous season. After 21 matches, they have only managed a meager 2 wins. Oviedo's biggest weakness lies in their extremely low scoring efficiency, averaging only 0.5 goals per game (scoring 11 goals in 21 matches). Furthermore, their defense has also lost its solidity, having conceded 34 goals.
Despite playing at their home stadium, Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere, where they have earned most of their points (5 draws and 1 win), that wasn't enough to convince fans of a positive result against a high-performing opponent like Girona.
Girona: Maintaining their position as the favorites
Girona entered this match with considerable confidence. With 21 goals scored since the start of the season (an average of 1.0 goal per game), the visitors' attack has proven to be twice as effective as the home team's. Notably, Girona has performed quite well away from home, having secured 3 wins and 3 draws in their away matches.
The head-to-head history also strongly favors this team. In the last five encounters, Girona is unbeaten with three wins and two draws. The first leg in October 2025 ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, but in this rematch, the situation could be different.
Team situation and lineup
Both teams are facing significant personnel losses due to injuries. This will be a challenging task for the coaching staff in arranging the optimal lineup.
Absent list
- Oviedo:R. Alhassane (muscle injury), E. Bailly (ankle injury), O. Ejaria (injury).
- Girona:R. Artero (ankle injury), Juan Carlos (knee injury), A. Ounahi (calf injury), Portu (knee injury), D. van de Beek (Achilles tendon injury).
In-depth analysis
Based on statistical data, Girona is considered the much stronger team to win. Predicted odds suggest the away team has a 50% chance of securing all three points, while a draw is also at a 50% probability. Conversely, Oviedo's chances of causing an upset with a victory are considered very low (almost zero).
With both teams having weak defenses (conceding over 1.6 goals per game), the match is likely to see many goals. However, caution may be advised as neither side wants to drop points during this crucial period. The safer bet is a draw or a win for Girona.
Team lineup updated at 19:23 on 31/01/2026
Official lineup
Oviedo
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachGuillermo Almada Alves Jorge
Starting lineup:
- 13. Aarón Escandell (G)
- 22. Nacho Vidal (D)
- 4. David Costas (D)
- 16. David Carmo (D)
- 25. Javi López (D)
- 6. Kwasi Sibo (M)
- 11. Santiago Colombatto (M)
- 10. Haissem Hassan (M)
- 5. Alberto Reina (M)
- 7. Ilyas Chaira (M)
- 9. Federico Viñas (F)
Substitutes:
- 26. Miguel Narvaez
- 1. Horațiu Moldovan
- 12. Dani Calvo
- 24. Lucas Ahijado
- 8. Santi Cazorla
- 15. Thiago Fernández
- 23. Nicolas Fonseca
- 21. Luka Ilić
- 20. Leander Dendoncker
- 27. Pablo Agudín
- 19. Álex Forés
- 17. Thiago Borges
Girr
Diagram: 4-3-2-1
CoachMichel
Starting lineup:
- 22. Marc-André Ter Stegen (G)
- 4. Arnau Martínez (D)
- 12. Vitor Reis (D)
- 17. Daley Blind (D)
- 24. Álex Moreno (D)
- 23. Iván Martín (M)
- 8. Fran Beltrán (M)
- 11. Thomas Lemar (M)
- 15. Viktor Tsygankov (M)
- 21. Bryan Gil (M)
- 19. Vladyslav Vanat (F)
Substitutes:
- 25. Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
- 13. Paulo Gazzaniga
- 5. David Lopez
- 16. Alejandro Francés
- 20. Axel Witsel
- 2. Hugo Rincón
- 29. Lass Kourouma
- 14. Claudio Echeverri
- 3. Joel Roca
- 7. Cristhian Stuani
- 32. Juan Arango
- 9. Abel Ruíz
