Real Oviedo vs Elche CF
Sunday, Apr 26 • 14:15 GMT
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The stage is set at their home ground as Real Oviedo prepare to face Elche CF in Primera Division action. In a crucial fixture near the foot of the table, both teams will be desperate for the points to aid their survival hopes. Before this fixture, Real Oviedo face Villarreal, and Elche CF play Atleti.
Real Oviedo come into this fixture in solid form with three wins from their last five. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, Elche CF have in poor form, losing three of their last five matches in recent outings. The visitors will need to improve their recent performances to get anything from this fixture.
In the current standings, Real Oviedo sit in 20th place with 17 points, while Elche CF occupy in 17th place on 26 points. With just 3 places separating them in the table, this could be a crucial encounter for both teams' ambitions. Elche CF boast a stronger attacking record with 34 goals scored this season.
The contrasting fortunes of these two teams suggests the hosts should have the upper hand. In the battle to avoid relegation, this could prove to be a decisive result for both teams. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.