Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th May 2026

Both Real Oviedo and Deportivo Alaves need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the LaLiga table. The match takes place at Nuevo Carlos Tartiere and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
Sitting bottom of the table, Real Oviedo have claimed 29 points after 36 rounds, while Deportivo Alaves have amassed 40 points. This places the latter as number 16 in the LaLiga at the moment.
With 3 defeats from their last 6 matches, the mood around the Real Oviedo camp could probably be a lot better. They need to up their game or prepare for more disappointment, when facing Deportivo Alaves on their home ground.
Real Oviedo are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady ten goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of one per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 13 goals, or an average of 1.3 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to four clean sheets in this run.
When it comes to goal-scoring Deportivo Alaves are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 19 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.9 goals per game. They conceded 20 goals for an average of two a game, achieving a clean sheet in one of these matches.
It finished all square on when Real Oviedo last faced Deportivo Alaves. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 13/5.
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction
Real Oviedo Form
Only a single draw prevents Real Oviedo from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 3-0 defeat against Real Betis, before drawing 0-0 with Getafe. They came up empty-handed once again when Real Madrid ran out as 2-0 winners. Real Oviedo claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the LaLiga. They also drew two and lost two, scored four goals and conceded four.
Real Oviedo are closer to the relegation zone than they would have wished for at this late stage of the season. They are still capable of pulling clear though and securing another season in the top flight.
Deportivo Alaves Form
Deportivo Alaves have a single win and a draw to show from their past three matches. First, they went down 2-4 against Athletic Club, before picking up a 1-1 draw against Elche. Their latest match brought a 1-0 win in their encounter with Barcelona. Deportivo Alaves only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the LaLiga. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 14 goals to 11.
They went into the season as candidates for the drop, and unfortunately for Deportivo Alaves, they have lived up to expectations. As the season draws to a close, they are still in with a chance of escaping relegation, though.
One could argue the pros and cons for a while in this encounter, but we find the value list with visitors Deportivo Alaves. Having considered form, strength in squad and history of the two teams, they get the call here.
Real Oviedo recorded six points following one wins from their last eight games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored eight goals, but also conceded 13. Deportivo Alaves earned 12 points from their last nine games against teams placed in the bottom six of the LaLiga table. They scored 11 goals in those matches, but also allowed 11 goals against on their way to three wins. Real Oviedo are looking at a record of six wins, 11 draws and 19 defeats in the LaLiga this season. Deportivo Alaves have a record of ten wins, ten draws and 16 defeats in the LaLiga.
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Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Stats
- In 31 of the last 33 Real Oviedo home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 15 Real Oviedo home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Real Oviedo home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Real Oviedo home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Real Oviedo matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Deportivo Alaves matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Deportivo Alaves matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Deportivo Alaves away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Deportivo Alaves away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Deportivo Alaves matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Squads
Real Oviedo Squad
Almada will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Deportivo Alaves from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):
Aaron Escandell (0/36), Horatiu Moldovan (0/0), Miguel Narvaez (0/0), Adrian Fernandez (0/0), David Carmo (1/22), David Costas (1/24), Eric Bailly (1/14), Jaime Vazquez (0/0), Javi Lopez (0/23), Marco Esteban (0/1), Nacho Vidal (0/27), Rahim Alhassane (0/26), Alberto Reina (4/35), Dani Calvo (0/18), Diego Tejon (0/0), Kwasi Sibo (0/26), Leander Dendoncker (1/19), Luka Ilic (1/18), Nicolas Fonseca (0/17), Ovie Ejaria (0/8), Pablo Agudin (0/7), Santi Cazorla (0/26), Santiago Colombatto (0/30), Alex Fores (0/16), Federico Vinas (9/32), Haissem Hassan (0/35), Ilyas Chaira (6/34), Lucas Ahijado (0/18), Omar Falah (0/0), Thiago Borbas (0/10), Thiago Fernandez (0/15).
Deportivo Alaves Squad
Below is the full team squad of Deportivo Alaves. The manager Flores will pick his starting XI against Real Oviedo from these players:
Antonio Sivera (0/36), Gregoire Swiderski (0/0), Raul Fernandez (0/0), Adrian Pica (0/0), Carlos Ballestero (0/0), Facundo Garces (0/10), Hugo Novoa (0/0), Jon Pacheco (0/22), Jonny Otto (0/34), Nahuel Tenaglia (2/34), Paco Sanz (0/0), Victor Parada (0/28), Xanet Olaiz (0/0), Youssef Enriquez (0/24), Ander Guevara (1/24), Antonio Blanco (2/34), Calebe (0/19), Carles Alena (0/34), Carlos Protesoni (0/11), Denis Suarez (1/28), Jon Guridi (0/26), Pablo Ibanez (1/35), Ville Koski (0/3), Abderrahman Rebbach (1/28), Aitor Manas (0/8), Angel Perez (1/14), Antonio Martinez (12/35), Diego Morcillo (0/1), Ibrahim Diabate (2/8), Izei Hernandez (0/0), Lander Pinillos (0/1), Lucas Boye (11/27), Mariano Diaz (0/10).
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Team News
Deportivo Alaves have four on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Real Oviedo this coming Sunday. Jonny Otto, Carlos Protesoni, Nahuel Tenaglia and Antonio Blanco can't be called upon by Deportivo Alaves, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Lineups
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves H2H
It finished all square on when Real Oviedo last faced Deportivo Alaves. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 13/5. Real Oviedo have a 20% win rate against Deportivo Alaves, who won two of these matches. The total record reads 1-2-2, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Results
In the last five matches between Real Oviedo and Deportivo Alaves, both teams to score came up two times.
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alaves Betting Tips
It has been an excellent season for Antonio Martinez who managed to score an impressive 12 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target four times in his last six outings. Deportivo Alaves are looking to him against Real Oviedo, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Real Oviedo claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Deportivo Alaves won two, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away. Deportivo Alaves seem incapable of keeping things tight away from home, conceding at least once in their last 10 away games. Real Oviedo kept five clean sheets in their last 10 games on home soil.
In the last five encounters between Real Oviedo and Deportivo Alaves over 2.5 goals came out two times, as Real Oviedo averaged one goal a game. Deportivo Alaves scored an average of 1.8 goals in these, while both teams scored two times. Real Oviedo saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Of the last ten games for Deportivo Alaves, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.9 times goals per game.