Oviedo will entertain Almeria at Estadio Carlos Tartiere in the Segunda Division on Wednesday. The hosts will be looking to finish the job at home after a brilliant showing in the first leg of the promotion playoffs.
Oviedo vs Almeria Preview
Oviedo won the first leg, beating Almeria 2-1 at home to set one foot in the next round. Both teams were headed for a 1-1 draw, but Vidal sealed a brace in the 93rd minute to hand Oviedo a crucial away victory. While the hosts are upbeat about the second leg, we expect a fierce encounter between the sides like in the reverse fixture.
Carbayones last played in the top flight 24 years ago – in 2000-2001. Last season, they came close to staging a return to La Liga but fell short, as they finished third in the regular season. Oviedo are in a brilliant shape, winning seven of their last 10 matches and drawing three. They have not lost to Almeria since 2021.
Almeria’s home defeat to Oviedo in the first leg was the visitors’ first setback in four matches. They remain a strong team despite that outcome and could cause an upset in the return fixture. Almeria equalized through Arribas two minutes after Oviedo broke the deadlock and fought hard until the final whistle.
Cowboys are eying a return to the Primera Division, where they plied their trade just last season (2023-24) before being relegated to the Segunda Division. They face an uphill battle as they head for this game against a highly motivated opponent. Their last two trips to Estadio Carlos Tartiere ended in defeats, but they won in the encounter before those losses.
Oviedo vs Almeria Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Oviedo have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against Almeria.
- Oviedo have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home against Almeria.
- Oviedo have won all of their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Almeria have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
- Oviedo have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches, while Almeria have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Oviedo – W-W-W-W-D, Almeria – L-W-D-W-L.
Oviedo vs Almeria Prediction
Oviedo boast an impressive home record in all competitions, and, coupled with their momentum, we expect a relentless encounter.
Almeria had a near-perfect defense in the first leg, but we are unsure if they will stick to that method this time, as they need goals to seal the tie.
Oviedo are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Oviedo 3-1 Almeria
Oviedo vs Almeria Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Oviedo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Oviedo to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Almeria to score - Yes