There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Almeria leading Real Oviedo by 16 points.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Real Oviedo have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Almería form and stats
Almería, who have the most scored goals (39) in La Liga 2, have performed here at Estadio Municipal Juan Rojas this season with 6 wins from 10 La Liga 2 matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 2.
Almería are returning here after visiting Lugo in a La Liga 2 game and winning with a 4-0 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Almería lost 2-3 at home to Ponferradina.
As mentioned above, Almería "killed" Lugo in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
The manager Guti will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Extremadura UD in only three days.
The Almería fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 19 goals in 10 league matches. Almería's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 10 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Real Oviedo form and stats
Real Oviedo have only collected 10 points from their away games in the La Liga 2, after 3-1-7 (11 played).
Real Oviedo delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Malaga (placed 16th) in their previous match; a La Liga 2 game. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Racing Santander that ended 1-1.
A new game in only three days for Real Oviedo, the La Liga 2 home match versus Huesca. Busy days.
Real Oviedo find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 15 goals from 11 away fixtures in the league. Real Oviedo have conceded 20 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Real Oviedo - Almería 0-0 entered in the official records. Last nine meetings between the teams: Almería won 3, Real Oviedo won 4 and 2 draws. 4 games with over 2,5 goals, 5 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  Joselu 10 goals |
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| Almería | Real Oviedo | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 10 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 39 | 19 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 15 | 27 |
| 22 | 10 | 2 | Conceded | C | 8 | 20 | 33 |
| 86% | 90% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 77% | 80% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 91% | 86% |
| 55% | 60% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 82% | 55% |
| 41% | 40% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 36% | 27% |
| 14% | 20% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 9% | 9% |
| 59% | 60% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 91% | 77% |
| 41% | 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 14% |
| 14% | 10% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 18% |
| 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 5 | 4.3 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 8 | 6.5 | 6 |
| 2.9 | 3 | 3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 234 | 111 | 21 | Total Shots | T S | 28 | 100 | 207 |
| 97 | 51 | 10 | Shots on Target | S O | 13 | 45 | 84 |
| 40% | 37% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 23% | 33% | 32% |
- Almería has the most scored goals (19) at home
- Almería has the most scored goals (39)
- Almería has the most scored goals in the second half (26)
- Almería has the the best goal difference (+17)
- Almería have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Real Oviedo has the fewest clean sheets (3)
- Real Oviedo has the most dropped points from leading position (16)
- Real Oviedo has the most matches over the total-line (13)
- Real Oviedo have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Real Oviedo have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Real Oviedo haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cadiz | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 44 |
| 2 | Almería | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 39 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 39 |
| 3 | Huesca | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 36 |
| 4 | Fuenlabrada | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 35 |
| 5 | Real Zaragoza | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 33 |
| 6 | Las Palmas | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 33 |
| 7 | Elche | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 32 |
| 8 | Numancia | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 32 |
| 9 | Mirandes | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -1 | 32 |
| 10 | Ponferradina | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 31 |
| 11 | Girona | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 31 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 28 |
| 13 | Alcorcón | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 8 | -1 | 28 |
| 14 | Albacete | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 27 |
| 15 | Sporting Gijón | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -1 | 25 |
| 16 | Malaga | 22 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -2 | 23 |
| 17 | Real Oviedo | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -6 | 23 |
| 18 | Tenerife | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 15 | -4 | 22 |
| 19 | Extremadura UD | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -9 | 22 |
| 20 | Lugo | 22 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 33 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 22 |
| 21 | Racing Santander | 22 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 19 |
| 22 | Deportivo La Coruna | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 19 | -17 | 18 |