Oviedo vs Barcelona Timeline, Prediction, Lineups and Where to Watch: Full Match Guide for Fans

The Estadio Carlos Tartiere will host a much-anticipated clash on September 25, 2025, as newly promoted Real Oviedo face giants FC Barcelona in La Liga’s Matchday 6. With the hosts struggling to adapt to top-flight football and Barcelona aiming to continue their strong form, this encounter promises drama, history, and plenty of storylines for fans to follow.

Real Oviedo vs Barcelona prediction

Real Oviedo return to the spotlight in La Liga but have found the going tough, scoring only one goal across their opening five matches and suffering four defeats. Barcelona, meanwhile, arrive after an impressive 3-0 win over Getafe, with Ferran Torres scoring twice. Analysts overwhelmingly expect Barcelona to dominate possession and secure a comfortable victory.

Bookmakers currently place Barcelona as heavy favorites at –400, with a draw priced at +600 and Oviedo at +850. Most predictions suggest a 3-0 result in favor of the Catalan side, with Torres and Raphinha tipped to play decisive roles.

Oviedo team news

Manager Veljko Paunović faces multiple selection headaches ahead of the game. Key defender David Costas and fullback Nacho Vidal are sidelined, while striker Federico Viñas is also unavailable due to injury. Midfielder Luka Ilić has returned from a fitness issue but is unlikely to start from the opening whistle.

Expected formation variations include a 4-2-3-1 or a deeper defensive setup with five at the back to limit Barcelona’s attacking firepower. Veteran midfielder Santi Cazorla could feature from the start, bringing leadership and vision in Oviedo’s engine room.

Likely Oviedo Starting XI

• Goalkeeper: Escandell

• Defense: Ahijado, Bailly, Carmo, Alhassane

• Midfield: Dendoncker, Reina, Cazorla, Chaira, Hassan

• Attack: Rondón

Barcelona injury list

Despite their strong start to the season, Barcelona enter the match with a number of injury concerns. Gavi remains sidelined for several months after undergoing knee surgery. Young star Lamine Yamal and midfielder Fermín López are also out, while goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and fullback Alejandro Balde are not expected to feature.

Coach Hansi Flick has called up a 22-man squad that includes defensive stalwarts Ronald Araújo, Jules Koundé, and Pau Cubarsí, alongside midfielders Pedri and Casadó. In attack, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Marcus Rashford, and Ferran Torres provide multiple options.

Barcelona lineup vs Oviedo

Barcelona are expected to maintain a 4-2-3-1 system that has served them well so far under Flick. Joan García, the summer signing in goal, is likely to retain his spot after recent strong performances.

Predicted Barcelona XI

• Goalkeeper: Joan García

• Defense: Koundé, Araújo, Cubarsí, Héctor Fort

• Midfield: Casadó, Pedri

• Attack: Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford

• Striker: Ferran Torres

The combination of pace on the flanks and creativity in midfield should provide Barcelona with multiple avenues to break down Oviedo’s defensive block.

Oviedo vs Barça live stream and TV channels

Fans around the world can follow the action live through a range of broadcasters and digital platforms. The match kicks off at 20:30 CET.

The referee for the match is Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias, with Valentín Pizarro Gómez overseeing VAR.