Oviedo vs Eibar prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 12, 2026
On October 12, 2026, Oviedo and Eibar will face off in the 9th round of Spain's Segunda División. Both sides will be looking to secure a win.
Oviedo - Eibar team news and expert analysis
The club from the "Nuevo Carlos Tartiere" unexpectedly earned promotion to La Liga in 2025. However, they had little chance of staying there. They also made a mediocre start at the lower level, scoring very few goals. It was only by autumn that they gradually began to improve. However, they suffered a 1-4 defeat to Eldense.
The team from Gipuzkoa finished only eighth in the spring with 67 points. But they have now returned to the battle for promotion back to La Liga. After opening with a "home" 1-3 defeat to Tenerife, they went on to win every match. They also claimed maximum points against Albacete in the previous round, coming away with a 3-1 victory.
The players who were competing in La Liga just last spring are now scoring one goal per game while conceding the same number. The Basques, meanwhile, are averaging 2.25 goals scored and just 0.88 conceded.
Previous matches: Oviedo - Eibar
The last four meetings produced two draws and two Oviedo victories.
The hosts are clear favorites, but the visitors have been more consistent at the very least. We are backing them to avoid defeat in this football match, even away from home (odds – 1.60).
Oviedo - Eibar: key stats and trends
- Oviedo have won three of their last six matches
- 25% of Oviedo's matches have ended with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.0
- Eibar have won seven matches in a row
- 50% of Eibar's matches have ended with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.13
Oviedo - Eibar: possible starting lineups
Oviedo play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Escandell - Rodríguez, Domínguez, Calvo, Jiménez - Villarhermosa, Didi - González, Goti, Sáenz - Ramos
Eibar play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Magunagoitia - Bernat, Arbilla, Elgezabal, Álvaro - Madariaga, Garrido - Guruzeta, Magunacelaya, Ares - Martón
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