R. Oviedo vs Alaves: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Oviedo prepare to host Alaves on May 17, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Oviedo, currently 20th in the standings with 29 points from 35 games, trail the leaders by 62 points. They've earned 19 points from 18 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored. The attack has been led by Federico Vinas, the leading goalscorer this season with 9 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Ilyas Chaira, Alberto Reina, Salomon Rondon, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Alaves, sitting 18th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 18 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Toni Martinez, who leads the scoring with 11 goals. Support has come from Lucas Boye, Carlos Vicente, Nahuel Tenaglia, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Oviedo and Alaves have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Getafe, Oviedo recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Escandell, Lopez, Calvo, Bailly, Vidal, Fernandez, Reina, Sibo, Hassan, Vinas, Chaira. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Alaves's last outing came against Elche, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Rebbach, Parada, Tenaglia, Otto, Perez, Guridi, Blanco, Ibanez, Diabate, Martinez. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Oviedo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Oviedo and Alaves are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Oviedo's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Alaves's games average 4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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