Real Oviedo vs Espanyol Preview

The Carlos Tartiere prepares to host a fascinating La Liga encounter as Real Oviedo welcome Espanyol on Friday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT. This clash between two historically significant Spanish clubs promises to deliver compelling drama, as both sides navigate contrasting currents of form in Spain’s top flight. Oviedo arrive seeking to build on their recent three-point haul from their last five fixtures, a modest return that includes a crucial victory at Valencia that offered a glimmer of hope amid otherwise challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, the visitors from Barcelona have endured their own struggles, managing just two points from their previous five matches, suggesting this encounter could be defined by which side can rediscover their cutting edge first.

The home side’s recent journey has been a turbulent affair for Los Azules. Their brightest moment came with a hard-fought 1-2 triumph at Valencia on September 30th, a result that demonstrated their capacity to grind out results on hostile territory. However, this victory stands in stark isolation, surrounded by four defeats that have exposed their vulnerabilities. The sequence began with a 2-0 loss to Getafe on September 13th, followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat at Elche on September 21st. A 1-3 home loss to Barcelona on September 25th showcased the gulf in quality against elite opposition, before their most recent outing saw them fall 0-2 to Levante on October 4th. Despite the challenging run, that victory at Valencia proves Oviedo possess the quality to hurt opponents when circumstances align, and they’ll hope home advantage can spark a revival.

Espanyol’s struggles have been equally pronounced, with Los Periquitos managing just two draws from their last five outings. Their most recent fixture saw them secure a goalless encounter with Girona on September 26th, following a 2-2 draw with Valencia on September 23rd – results that at least demonstrated defensive resilience even if attacking potency remained elusive. However, these draws are sandwiched between three defeats that paint a worrying picture. They began this sequence with a 3-2 victory over Mallorca on September 15th, showcasing their attacking capabilities, but subsequently suffered a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid on September 20th. Their most recent setback came with a 1-2 home defeat to Real Betis on October 5th, extending their winless run and leaving them searching for solutions. With just two points from five matches, Espanyol arrive at the Carlos Tartiere equally desperate for three points.

The historical context between these sides reveals a perfectly balanced rivalry. Their last five meetings have produced two victories apiece and one draw, suggesting neither side holds a psychological edge based purely on recent history. When these teams met in June 2024, Espanyol claimed a 2-0 home victory, only for Oviedo to respond with a 1-0 triumph just days later. Earlier in 2024, Espanyol edged a 2-1 victory in May, while Oviedo secured a 2-0 home win in December 2023. Their most distant encounter from March 2021 ended 1-1, perfectly encapsulating the evenly-matched nature of this fixture. With both sides struggling for form and consistency, this encounter could swing either way.

Fans worldwide can tune in to witness this compelling La Liga showdown across multiple platforms. In Spain, viewers can access the match through DAZN Spain, Movistar+, Amazon Prime Video, M+ LALIGA TV, and LaLiga TV Bar HD, ensuring comprehensive coverage for domestic audiences. United States-based supporters can catch all the action via ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App, and ESPN Deportes, providing multiple viewing options for American fans. In the United Kingdom, Premier Sports subscribers will have access to the broadcast, while Portuguese audiences can watch through DAZN Portugal and DAZN Eleven 2 Portugal. The 20:00 GMT kick-off time offers prime viewing for European audiences, with the match promising to deliver crucial points in the ongoing La Liga campaign.

⚽ Real Oviedo Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✖	Real Oviedo	0-2	Levante	Spanish LALIGA	Oct 4, 2025
✔	Valencia	1-2	Real Oviedo	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 30, 2025
✖	Real Oviedo	1-3	Barcelona	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 25, 2025
✖	Elche	1-0	Real Oviedo	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 21, 2025
✖	Getafe	2-0	Real Oviedo	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 13, 2025

🔵 Espanyol Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✖	Espanyol	1-2	Real Betis	Spanish LALIGA	Oct 5, 2025
🤝	Girona	0-0	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 26, 2025
🤝	Espanyol	2-2	Valencia	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 23, 2025
✖	Real Madrid	2-0	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 20, 2025
✔	Espanyol	3-2	Mallorca	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 15, 2025

📊 Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Espanyol	2-0	Real Oviedo	Spanish LALIGA 2	Jun 23, 2024
Real Oviedo	1-0	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA 2	Jun 16, 2024
Espanyol	2-1	Real Oviedo	Spanish LALIGA 2	May 20, 2024
Real Oviedo	2-0	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA 2	Dec 1, 2023
Espanyol	1-1	Real Oviedo	Spanish LALIGA 2	Mar 5, 2021

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
🇪🇸 Spain	DAZN Spain, Movistar+, Amazon Prime Video, M+ LALIGA TV
🇺🇸 USA	ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	Premier Sports
🇵🇹 Portugal	DAZN Portugal, DAZN Eleven 2 Portugal
🇮🇹 Italy	DAZN Italia
🇫🇷 France	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
🇩🇪 Germany	DAZN Germany
🇦🇺 Australia	beIN Sports Connect
🇨🇦 Canada	fuboTV Canada
🇲🇽 Mexico	Sky Sports Norte