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Sevilla Aims to Complete Double Over Struggling Real Oviedo
5 Apr
Summary
- Sevilla looks to secure a vital win against Real Oviedo.
- Real Oviedo sits at the bottom of La Liga, 10 points from safety.
- Sevilla has a slightly superior head-to-head record against Real Oviedo.
Sevilla is set to face Real Oviedo in a crucial La Liga fixture at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium on Sunday. Sevilla will be looking to replicate their earlier 4-0 victory against Oviedo and extend their lead over the relegation zone.
Real Oviedo suffered a setback in their survival bid, losing 4-2 to Levante before the international break. This defeat followed a much-needed 1-0 win against Valencia, snapping a five-game winless streak. Currently, Oviedo is rooted to the bottom of the La Liga standings, 10 points adrift of safety.
Meanwhile, Sevilla experienced consecutive defeats, including a 2-0 loss at home to Valencia. This followed a significant 5-2 loss against Barcelona, which ended their five-game unbeaten run. Sevilla is level on points with Alaves and Mallorca in 16th place.
Historically, Sevilla has a slight advantage in this fixture, with nine wins to Real Oviedo's eight in their last 23 meetings. However, Real Oviedo has been resilient at home, remaining unbeaten in seven of their last nine home games since early November. Conversely, Sevilla has struggled on the road, failing to win six of their last seven away matches.
Given both teams' struggles, this match is critical for morale. While evenly matched, Sevilla is predicted to secure a narrow victory.
