Real Oviedo vs. Elche – News and Probable Lineups

On Sunday afternoon, two teams fighting against relegation in La Liga will face off, with Real Oviedo hosting Elche at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere.

Real Oviedo currently finds themselves at the bottom of the La Liga standings with 28 points, which is six points adrift of safety. Elche, on the other hand, occupies 16th place, just two points above the relegation zone, highlighting the stakes of this fixture.

Match overview

Real Oviedo seemed on course for a swift return to the second division not too long ago, as this season has been challenging for the team. However, recent weeks have shown promising signs, indicating that their fight to avoid relegation is very much alive.

Guillermo Almada’s team has secured victories in three of their last five league games against Valencia, Sevilla, and Celta Vigo, presenting them with a significant chance to escape their predicament. They approach this match following a 1-1 draw at home against Villarreal.

Although they have much to accomplish, the Blues sit at the bottom of the table, six points behind 17th-placed Sevilla. A victory this weekend could provide a massive morale boost.

Earlier this season, Real Oviedo faced Elche and suffered a 1-0 defeat; however, their most recent encounter at Estadio Carlos Tartiere in March 2025 ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

Overall, Elche holds a slight edge in the historical head-to-head encounters, winning 21 times compared to Real Oviedo’s 19 victories, with 13 of their 53 clashes resulting in draws.

The visiting team enters this weekend’s match after an impressive win, having defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 on Wednesday night. They have now triumphed in three of their last four outings.

Eder Sarabia’s squad has managed to secure victories against Mallorca, Valencia, and Atletico in their last three home fixtures, but their recent away match resulted in a 1-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano on April 3.

Elche has struggled with away performance this season, languishing at the bottom of the table for away results, having accumulated just four points from 15 matches and not managing a single away win thus far.

While Los Franjiverdes may lean on their strong home performances to stave off relegation, three of their next four fixtures are on the road, which poses a concern given their current standing.

Real Oviedo La Liga form:

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Elche La Liga form:

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Team News

Real Oviedo will need to assess the fitness of Leander Dendoncker, Luka Ilic, and Alex Fores before finalizing their squad for the upcoming match against Elche.

On a positive note for the home side, Nicolas Fonseca will be back from suspension, and the 27-year-old is expected to return to the starting XI.

Federico Vinas has found the net nine times in La Liga this season, with the Uruguayan international scoring four times in his last four matches; he will spearhead the attack for Real Oviedo.

Elche appears to have a fully fit squad available for this matchup, with Adam El Mokhtari being the only player uncertain ahead of the game.

The visitors come off a remarkable 3-2 victory over Atletico last time out, so it would be unexpected to see any changes to their lineup.

Andre Silva netted twice against Atletico and is anticipated to continue featuring prominently in the attack, while Rafa Mir and Tete Morente are also likely to keep their places in the starting setup.

Real Oviedo probable starting XI:

Escandell; Ahijado, Costas, Calvo, Alhassane; Fonseca, Sibo; Hassan, Reina, Chaira; Vinas

Elche probable starting XI:

Dituro; Petrot, Affengruber, Sangare; Morente, Febas, Villar, Valera; Net; Silva, Mir

With both teams showcasing strong form, a victory for either would significantly bolster their hopes of survival, but it seems likely that this match on Sunday could end in a draw.