{"id":1432635,"date":"2026-02-12T10:43:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432635"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:43:42","slug":"match-preview-real-oviedo-vs-athletic-bilbao-15-02-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-real-oviedo-vs-athletic-bilbao-15-02-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Oviedo vs Athletic Bilbao: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Desperate for points at the foot of the La Liga<\/a> table, Real Oviedo<\/a> welcome mid-table Athletic Bilbao<\/a> to Estadio Carlos Tartiere in a Sunday clash where both sides have plenty to prove. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Real Oviedo languishing at the bottom and struggling in front of goal, the narrative is shaped by their dire need for a turnaround, while Athletic Bilbao seek to consolidate their position after a patchy run. Kick-off is set for 13:00 on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on sharp statistical contrast and recent form, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in an away result for Athletic Bilbao due to Real Oviedo’s consistent underperformance in attack and their leaky defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Athletic Bilbao to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Betfred<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing the away win given Real Oviedo have scored just 12 goals in 22 games (0.55 per game), and have lost over half their matches this season. Bilbao won the only recent H2H, and Oviedo’s xG underperformance suggests their attacking woes are real, not just unlucky.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here as Real Oviedo have one of the league’s lowest scoring records, and both teams have negative goal differences. The last meeting ended 1-0, and with Oviedo’s finishing issues, a low total looks likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Real Oviedo’s campaign has been one of frustration and underachievement. With just three wins from 22, they sit 20th and are in dire need of points. Athletic Bilbao, while not spectacular, have kept themselves in mid-table safety, ranking 10th after 23 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Athletic Bilbao<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real Oviedo<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n-22<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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