Match Preview: Deportivo Alavés vs. Real Oviedo

omidbasir- Deportivo Alavés will host Real Oviedo on Sunday, January 4, 2025, in a vital match for both teams as they strive to distance themselves from the relegation zone in LaLiga.

Currently sitting in 14th place, Alavés, under the management of Eduardo Coudet, has accumulated 18 points from 17 matches, boasting a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. However, they are experiencing a recent downturn, including a significant 0-3 loss to Osasuna just before the winter break. Their current number of defeats is only surpassed by Oviedo and Levante.

Real Oviedo, freshly promoted via the playoffs and now managed by Guillermo Almada following the departures of Veljko Paunovic and Luis Carrión, finds itself languishing in 19th place with a mere 11 points (2 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses). The team has struggled offensively, scoring only 7 goals—recording the worst attacking performance in the league—and holding a goal difference of -19. In their last five matches, Oviedo has achieved 3 draws and 2 losses, their latest outing ending in a 0-0 stalemate against Celta de Vigo.

The LaLiga match between Alavés and Oviedo is set to take place at Mendizorroza at 18:30 hours. Fans can watch the match live on DAZN and follow the game through Radio MARCA’s commentary and updates on MARCA.com. Pre-match coverage will begin two hours before kickoff, and post-match reports will include player interviews, match summaries, and highlights of key moments and goals.

In summary, the encounter between Alavés and Oviedo is crucial for both teams, as they seek to secure vital points to improve their standings in the league.