# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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16 |
Valencia
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8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 8 |
19 |
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9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 6 |
Valencia's form shows a stark contrast depending on the venue. In three home games, the team has secured two wins and one draw, suffering no defeats. Their home stats are impressive: 6 goals scored with just 1 conceded. Confident performances were demonstrated in matches against Athletic (2:0) and Getafe (3:0). However, the team appears vulnerable away from home, as confirmed by the crushing defeat to Barcelona (0:6) and an unconvincing draw with Espanyol (2:2).
Oviedo is in a deep crisis. The team sits in 19th place, having earned only 3 points from 6 rounds. The club's recent form (LLLWL) shows four defeats in the last five matches. The attacking line looks particularly alarming: just 2 goals scored this season against 11 conceded. The situation away is catastrophic: three defeats in three matches, 0 goals scored and 5 conceded. The only victory was a hard-fought home match against Real Sociedad (1:0), which points to an ability to focus for specific games.
The league standings statistics paint a clear picture. Valencia boasts a 100% record at home – 7 points out of a possible 9. The team scores an average of 2.0 goals per game on their own turf. Oviedo away has not only failed to earn any points but has also failed to score a single goal. The visitors' goal difference (-9) is one of the worst in the league. Meanwhile, Valencia concedes an average of 0.33 goals per home game, which creates serious attacking problems for the underdog.
Tactically, Valencia will rely on high pressing and controlling possession in midfield, leveraging their home confidence. The team aims to transition quickly from defense to attack, utilizing the pace of their wingers. The team's vulnerability lies in the wide areas of defense during opponents' fast counter-attacks, which was glaringly apparent in the match against Barcelona. However, Oviedo, with their attacking woes, is unlikely to be able to exploit this.
Oviedo is likely to deploy a deep defensive block, counting on counter-attacks and set-pieces. The team will try to disrupt the game's rhythm and minimize the space for Valencia to maneuver in their penalty area. However, the lack of scoring output in away matches (0 goals) and the general weakness of the attacking line do not allow for much confidence in the effectiveness of such tactics against a confident home side.
The match outcome is predetermined by current form and statistics. Valencia is the undisputed favorite, given their impeccable home record and Oviedo's crisis, particularly in attacking play. The hosts are expected to take the initiative from the first minutes and create a large number of chances. The visitors' resistance will most likely be broken in the first half or early in the second. A comfortable victory for Valencia with a clean sheet is forecast. Recommended outcome: Valencia win. Predicted score: 2:0.