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Espanyol host Real Oviedo at the Cornella-El Prat on Sunday for the second leg of their promotion playoffs in the Segunda Division. The Barcelona outfit are trailing 1-0 in the tie following their loss in the first encounter last weekend.
Alexandre Alemao scored the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute as Oviedo won by a narrow margin and took a slender lead into the finals. Now, a draw would be enough for them to confirm their place in La Liga, where they last played way back in the 2000-01 season.
On home turf, though, Espanyol will feel confident of turning the deficit around and securing their promotion, as the Blanquiazules are unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions.
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In fact, Espanyol haven't lost at home since a 1-0 loss to top-flight side Getafe in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey back in January. But remember, they must win, as a draw would see them lose out on aggregate.
Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 83 clashes between the sides in history, with Espanyol winning 41 times over their rivals from the Asturias, but losing on 28 occasions.
- Espanyol have won their last 10 home games in the fixture, last suffering a loss back in September 1991 (a 1-0 defeat in La Liga).
- The Blanquiazules have won four of their last five home games against the Asturian outfit.
- The Oviedistas are unbeaten in their last three official games, keeping a clean sheet on every occasion too.
- Espanyol have failed to win their last two games and drew a blank in both too.
- The Barcelona outfit were last seen in La Liga, four years ago; their rivals are aiming to end their 23-year wait for a return to the top flight.
Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Prediction
Espanyol are trailing right now and could hence come flying out of the blocks on home turf and get themselves level in the fixture sooner rather than later. Given their good recent record at the Cornella-El Prat, Manolo González's side will feel confident of their chances.
The Oviedistas are likely to sit back, but could be beaten in this match.
Prediction: Espanyol 2-0 Real Oviedo
Espanyol vs Real Oviedo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Espanyol to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
