Preview and betting odds for Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo at 20:00 on 21/02, La Liga round 25

小球迷

26/02/2026 16:57:16 小球迷

Preview of Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo at 20:00 on 21/02/2026. Predictions, expected lineups, expert opinions for the La Liga 2025/26 round 25 clash between Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo.

Match preview: Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo

90-minute odds: 0 : 1

Total goals: 2.5

Real Sociedad aims to regain winning momentum after a heavy 1-4 defeat against league leaders Real Madrid in the previous round. That loss ended their 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions under coach Pellegrino Matarazzo. Currently, the Basque team sits 8th in the standings with 31 points, 4 points behind 6th place Espanyol. Playing at their home ground Reale Arena — where they have earned 20 points from 12 matches this season — "La Real" is expected to comfortably secure all three points against a bottom-placed opponent.

Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo

On the other hand, Real Oviedo faces a clear relegation threat. The visitors are currently 20th with only 16 points, 9 points away from safety. Their biggest issue is a very weak attack, having scored just 13 goals in 23 matches — the worst record in the league. Additionally, Oviedo’s away form is concerning, with only one victory in 11 away games this season. Although they won 1-0 against Sociedad in the first leg, history shows Oviedo has never won at San Sebastian since 1976.

With the return of playmaker Brais Mendez from suspension, Real Sociedad holds a significant advantage in midfield. Facing an Oviedo side that often concedes in the first half and has a poor offense, a straightforward home win seems highly likely.

Team news for Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo

Real Sociedad: Takefusa Kubo and Inaki Ruperez are definitely out due to injury. The availability of Luka Sucic and Ander Barrenetxea remains uncertain. However, the good news is that Brais Mendez is ready to return. Goncalo Guedes is expected to start instead of coming off the bench as he did against Real Madrid.

Real Oviedo: Key midfielder Santiago Colombatto is suspended after accumulating enough yellow cards. David Costas is still recovering from injury, while Ovie Ejaria’s participation depends on a last-minute fitness test. Eric Bailly will continue to be the crucial defensive pillar.