Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alavés

Real Oviedo welcome Deportivo Alavés to their home ground for this Primera Division fixture. In a crucial fixture near the foot of the table, both teams will be desperate for the points to aid their survival hopes.

Real Oviedo come into this fixture enduring a difficult spell with three defeats from their last five, without a win in their last five matches. The hosts will be looking to turn their fortunes around in front of their home supporters. Meanwhile, Deportivo Alavés have struggling for consistency in recent outings. The visitors will be aiming to build on their inconsistent run of results.

In the current standings, Real Oviedo sit in 20th place with 17 points, while Deportivo Alavés occupy in 16th place on 27 points. The visitors arrive as the higher-placed side and will be looking to strengthen their position in the table. Deportivo Alavés boast a stronger attacking record with 23 goals scored this season. Deportivo Alavés's defensive record of 34 goals conceded is notably stronger.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. In the battle to avoid relegation, this could prove to be a decisive result for both teams. Real Oviedo will rely on home support to carry them over the line, while Deportivo Alavés look to upset the odds.