RCD Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Prediction 9 March 2026

At the beginning of January, Espanyol looked comfortably placed in the race for the UEFA Europa League spots, but their form has collapsed dramatically since then. The Catalan side has managed only one victory in their last ten league matches and has slipped to seventh place with 36 points and a goal difference of 33:39. Recent results — defeats to Deportivo Alavés (1–2) and Villarreal CF (1–4), along with draws against RC Celta de Vigo (2–2) and Elche CF (2–2), plus a 2–4 loss to Atlético Madrid — have highlighted the deep crisis currently surrounding the Parrots.

For Oviedo, however, the situation is far less surprising. The Asturian side was widely expected to struggle this season and currently sits at the bottom of the table with just 17 points and a goal difference of 16:43. At the end of January they managed a narrow 1–0 win over Girona FC, but their following matches brought little success: a 1–2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, a dramatic 3–3 draw with Real Sociedad, a 0–1 loss to Atlético, and a heavy 0–3 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Espanyol have been conceding at least two goals per match for quite some time, but facing the league’s biggest underdog at home could finally allow them to stabilize defensively. Given the difference in overall quality and the urgency to stop their slide, the Catalans have a strong opportunity to return to winning ways.

Espanyol to win 1.98