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On February 21, 2026, at Reale Arena, Real Sociedad hosts Oviedo in La Liga's 25th round. With recent form favoring home advantage and injuries impacting both sides, the main lean is towards a narrow victory for Real Sociedad. This preview covers predictions, best bets, odds, and value picks for fans and bettors interested in this La Liga clash.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
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24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 31 | L W D W W |
| 20 |
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23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 36 | -23 | 16 | L W L L D |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Home | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Away | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4% | 83% | 13% |
| Home | 8% | 83% | 8% |
| Away | 0% | 83% | 17% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| Home | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Away | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26% | 13% | 61% |
| Home | 50% | 8% | 58% |
| Away | 0% | 36% | 64% |
Real Sociedad vs Oviedo takes place at Reale Arena, with both teams eager for points in La Liga's 2025 season. Recent form shows Real Sociedad is more consistent, while Oviedo has struggled with injuries and discipline issues. Historically, Oviedo has a good record at home and away against Real Sociedad, but recent head-to-head favors the home side. Expectations lean towards a competitive game with potential for both teams to score.
Real Sociedad faces injury setbacks with key attackers Barrenetxea and Kubo missing due to muscle and hamstring injuries, respectively. Defensively, Aleix Remiro continues as goalkeeper, providing stability. Oviedo's injury list includes D. Costas and O. Ejaria, which could reduce their defensive solidity and midfield control. The absences are likely to influence offensive potency and defensive resilience, increasing the chances of a close, lower-scoring game.
If Real Sociedad secures an early goal at Reale Arena, the match may open up, providing opportunities for Over 2.5 goals given both teams' attacking capabilities. A draw at halftime could see both sides cautious, but a late goal from Oviedo in previous encounters suggests they could make a decisive impact in the closing stages. Oviedo's recent win at Oviedo indicates they perform well in the first half, yet Real Sociedad's form suggests they are resilient. Injuries to key players like Barrenetxea and Tubo might influence the flow, but home advantage still favors a tight contest.
Expect Real Sociedad to dominate possession, leveraging their attacking players like Oyarzabal and Barrenetxea, although their absence might reduce goal threat. Oviedo could adopt a disciplined approach, looking for counter-attacks exploiting spaces left by the home side. Set pieces could be crucial, given both teams' aerial threats in attacking and defensive setups. A focus on the under 2.5 goals market is warranted as both teams have shown defensive resilience in recent matches.
See below all the main information for this match.
Yes, Real Sociedad is the favorite based on recent form, league standing, and their previous head-to-head record showing a dominant home performance.
The match is expected to be tight, with both teams capable of scoring, but the current injuries and form trends favor a low-scoring, close encounter.
Betting on under 2.5 goals appears prudent in this fixture given recent defensive form and key injuries impacting both teams’ attack.
The match could hinge on set pieces and discipline, especially if key attacking players are unavailable. It’s a contest likely to be decided by narrow margins.
In this fixture, the home team Real Sociedad has a slight edge, especially considering Oviedo's injury issues and their previous defeat at home.