Verdict: Real Oviedo draw no bet
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to finish the job and punch their Segunda play-off final spot on Wednesday night, Real Oviedo will welcome Almeria to Asturias.
Real Oviedo
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was a crucial first-leg advantage on their travels last weekend, Real Oviedo return to Asturias on Wednesday night sat in the driving seat. Eventually clinching a 2-1 win on Saturday night, Veljiko Paunovic’s men have hit top gear at a crucial time. g off their regular-season campaign by winning their final three Segunda appearances by an aggregate score of 4-1, the one-time Reading boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. In fact, along with mustering 16 points from their final six second-tier appearances, Real Oviedo have also not suffered a single defeat since the end of March. It should also be highlighted, Wednesday’s hosts have won their last five consecutive showdowns in Asturias by an aggregate score of 9-2.
Real Oviedo Team News
Not making a single appearance across any competition so far this calendar year, ex-Las Palmas defender Alvaro Lemos remains on the sidelines. Likewise missing out on Saturday night, Uruguayan striker Federico Vinas remains a major doubt.
Bagging a sensational first-leg brace over the weekend and now notching five goals in his previous five appearances, one-time Valencia youngster Nacho Vidal could play a leading role. Despite turning 40 back in December, former Arsenal ace Santi Cazorla will feature.
Almeria
As for the visitors, suffering last-gasp heartbreak on home soil over the weekend, Almeria now have a real mountain to climb here. With their chances of booking an immediate La Liga return now hanging by a thread, Rubi’s side have struggled to find any real fluidity so far this calendar year. In fact, La Union collected consecutive Segunda victories on just a single occasion since the middle of December. Potentially showing some signs of an emotional hangover in midweek, Almeria have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring struggles on the road. Along with mustering just a single point from any of their final five Segunda showdowns outside of Andalusia, they have also failed to win any of their last nine matchups away from the UD Almeria Stadium (seven defeats, two draws).
Almeria Team News
Still dealing with a long-term knee injury, Almeria will once again be without Ghanian youngster Iddrisu Baba on Wednesday night. Likewise, in what is a huge blow for Rubi’s side, attacking talisman Luis Suarez is away with Colombia and will not play any part here.
Settling for a spot on the bench last weekend, Elche loanee Arnau Puigmal could be handed a full recall. Academy graduate Chumi will partner former Real Betis star Edgar Gonzalez at the heart of Almeria’s defence.
Real Oviedo vs Almeria Key Factors to Consider
- When Real Oviedo and Almeria met for their first-leg showdown on Saturday night, Wednesday’s hosts collected a last-gasp 2-1 victory in Andalusia.
- Including that first-leg victory, Oviedo have won their previous four appearances by an aggregate score of 6-2.
- In fact, Oviedo are unbeaten in all of their previous 11 straight meetings against Segunda opposition.
- Almeria have failed to win any of their previous nine consecutive matchups on the road (seven defeats, two draws).
- Wednesday’s hosts have won their last five consecutive showdowns in Asturias by an aggregate score of 9-2.
Conclusion
Snatching that dramatic first-leg victory in Andalusia on Saturday night, Real Oviedo are sat in the driving seat here. Hitting top gear at a crucial time of the season, Paunovic’s men will also be excited to make a return to home soil here. Winning all of their last five straight appearances in front of their own ers by an aggregate score of 9-2, Wednesday’s hosts will also meet an Almeria squad who have gained a reputation for their glaring issues outside of Andalusia.
Verdict: Real Oviedo draw no bet
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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