16 June 2024 at 16:30
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Oviedo
Away Record: Espanyol
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Oviedo defeated Espanyol 1:0. The match was played in Segunda División 2023. Goals were scored by Alemão 72′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Oviedo had 51% possession while Espanyol held 49%. Oviedo had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 4 (0 on target) for Espanyol. Oviedo made 5 substitutions, Espanyol made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Masca 82′).
Match Events
Key match events between Oviedo and Espanyol — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Oier Luengo
Match Statistics
Oviedo had 51% possession against Espanyol's 49%. Oviedo registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Espanyol managed 4 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 1–4. Fouls committed: 14–17.
Lineups
Oviedo lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Luis Carrión, while Espanyol deployed a 4-4-2 under Manolo González.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Oviedo is 6.73, compared to 6.70 for Espanyol. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Oviedo's highest-rated starter is Dani Calvo (6.95), while Espanyol's best-rated player is Fernando Calero (6.88).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Oviedo have contributed 0 goals and 2 assists this season, led by —. Espanyol's starters account for 6 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by L. Cabrera (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Oviedo deploy 4 defenders rated 6.69 on average, against Espanyol's 4-man backline averaging 6.83. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Oviedo field 5 midfielders averaging 6.82, versus Espanyol's 4 rated 6.59. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Oviedo start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Espanyol averaging 6.53. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 87% for Oviedo and 81% for Espanyol. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Oviedo's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Espanyol. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Oviedo's starting XI is 28.8 (youngest: Oier Luengo (28), oldest: Dani Calvo (31)), while Espanyol average 28.8 (youngest: Jofre Carreras (24), oldest: L. Cabrera (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Oviedo's starters average 15 league appearances each, versus 22 for Espanyol. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Luis Carrión
Substitutes
Coach: Manolo González
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Oviedo have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Espanyol show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Oviedo vs Espanyol Head to Head Results
Oviedo and Espanyol have met 2 times — Oviedo won 0, Espanyol won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Espanyol leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2026.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 17 Apr 2026