Real Oviedo vs Villarreal CF Prediction 23 April 2026

Real Oviedo sit bottom with 27 points and a 24:48 goal difference, but they’re far from lifeless. In fact, their recent run shows real fight: wins over Valencia, Sevilla, and Celta, plus a draw with Espanyol, suggest a team pushing hard to survive. They’re playing with urgency, and that often makes them dangerous—especially at home.

Villarreal, meanwhile, are enjoying a strong season. Third place, 61 points, and a 56:36 goal record underline their consistency. With Champions League qualification almost secured, though, there’s a slight question about intensity. Their recent form—wins over Elche, Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao, but dropped points against Alavés and Girona—reflects a team that’s solid, but not always fully switched on.

That contrast sets up an interesting dynamic. Oviedo have everything to play for and momentum on their side, while Villarreal bring superior quality and structure. It’s hard to see the visitors failing to score, but just as hard to imagine Oviedo not throwing everything forward.

Feels like one of those games where both sides get on the scoresheet—intensity meets class, and neither keeps it clean.

Both teams to score 1.74