Espanyol and Real Oviedo Clash In a Crucial La Liga 2 Playoff Battle

Espanyol vs Real Oviedo - 20/05/2024

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This Monday, Espanyol and Real Oviedo face off in a crucial La Liga 2 encounter at the RCDE Stadium, with both teams vying for a place in the promotion playoffs and still harboring hopes of a direct ticket to La Liga.

The Segunda Division standings are incredibly tight, with just nine points separating the top team from the sixth-placed side with three games remaining.

Espanyol, eager to return to the top tier of Spanish football after their relegation last season, currently sits in a challenging position.

They are five points behind the second spot, which guarantees direct promotion, making the playoffs their more likely route back to La Liga.

However, Espanyol is on an unfortunate streak of five consecutive draws, which, while avoiding losses, has not provided the crucial wins needed for a more secure position.

Their most recent match saw a goalless draw against Valladolid, a game marked by a staggering 13 yellow cards, highlighting the fierce competition in the Segunda Division.

Despite this, Espanyol remains unbeaten in their last 13 home games in the league, providing a solid foundation for this crucial match.

Real Oviedo, trailing Espanyol by just one point, also has their fate hanging in the balance in the remaining fixtures.

The playoffs seem a realistic goal for them, given their decent form, having lost only two of their last six matches.

Their latest outing was a narrow but significant 1-0 victory over Real Zaragoza, with Alemão scoring the decisive goal in the final 10 minutes.

This win was vital in boosting their playoff prospects. Known for their strong defense, Real Oviedo has conceded just 33 goals all season, one of the best records in the league.

Their matches are typically low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals in their last six games in all competitions.

Securing a third consecutive win would greatly enhance their chances of maintaining a playoff spot or even challenging for direct promotion.

In terms of head-to-head encounters, recent matches between Espanyol and Real Oviedo have been low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals in their last three meetings across all competitions.

Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries and suspensions. Espanyol will be without Pol Lozano, Jofre, Omar Sadik, Joan Puig, and Edu Expósito, while Nico Melamed is suspended.

Real Oviedo faces the absence of Luismi Sánchez, David Costas, Mario Hernández, and Rodrigo Tarín due to injuries.

Forebet predicts another low-scoring draw for Espanyol against Real Oviedo, with both teams continuing to keep their hopes for La Liga promotion alive. As the battle for promotion intensifies, this match is set to be a fiercely contested encounter with high stakes for both clubs.

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Es2

Espanyol Real Oviedo 20/05/2024 20:30

364321

X1-1

1 - 1

1.95

22°

3.00

2.25 3.00 3.30 no no no

FT

2 - 1(1 - 1)

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