Looking to make up some ground on their arch-rivals, Barcelona will travel to the Estadio Carlos Tartiere when they meet La Liga newcomers Real Oviedo on Thursday night.
Making real history last season and embarking on a sensational immediate rise under Hansi Flick’s guidance, the reigning Spanish champions will certainly be looking to make another domestic statement here.
While Oviedo might have sprung a sensational upset last season as they booked a famous La Liga return, Los Azules have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status.
Two camps who are expected to be scrapping it out at opposite ends of the La Liga table this season, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Real Oviedo vs Barcelona Bet Builder Tips.
A golden opportunity for Barca
While some eyebrows might have been raised around Catalonia last summer following Hansi Flick’s arrival, Barcelona have embarked on a remarkable rise under the former Bayer Munich boss.
Storming their way to a 28th domestic crown, Thursday’s guests have their sights firmly set on securing consecutive La Liga titles for the first time since 2019.
Last seen over the weekend putting in another dominant display as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp against Getafe, Barcelona have registered 16 points from their first six appearances across all competitions.
Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-1 win away at English heavyweights Newcastle last week, Flick’s defending champions have also gained a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third.
Marking their return from September’s international break with a stellar 6-0 romp at home against Valencia, Barca have notched 16 goals in their first five La Liga showdowns and they will be looking to make another statement here.
Bet Builder Tip: Barcelona to score in both halves @ 3/4 with 1xBet
Torres to continue on his sensational start
While 18-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal once again seen as a major doubt on Thursday night after dealing with a recent groin issue, Barcelona aren’t short on attacking aces.
Although Polish record-breaker Robert Lewandowski might spearhead Flick’s charge at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere in midweek, the red-hot Ferran Torres should play a leading role in the final third.
Although there might have been plenty of speculation over the past 12 months regarding Ferran Torres’ long-term future in Catalonia, the former Manchester City star has started in all of Barca’s first five La Liga appearances.
Notching a brace during Barcelona’s routine 3-0 victory against Getafe last weekend, the 25-year-old has become an integral part of Flick’s squad and has already recorded four La Liga strikes so far this season.
Likewise, finding the net while away with Spain during September’s international break, it should also be highlighted that Torres opened up the 2025/26 campaign with consecutive goals outside of Catalonia.
Bet Builder Tip: Ferran Torres to score anytime @ 13/10 with BetUS
A monumental challenge for Oviedo
Although Real Oviedo might have sprung a real upset last season as they booked a lucrative La Liga return, Thursday’s hosts face a major battle in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status this time around.
Although the La Liga newcomers might have entered September’s international break with a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad, it appears that was just a minor boost for the relegation scrappers.
Marking their return from the fortnight interval with a routine 2-0 defeat away at Getafe, Veljko Paunovic’s side couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge on Thursday night.
Getting their top-flight adventure underway with another 2-0 loss at the hands of Villarreal on August 15th, the one-time Reading boss has seen his squad lose four of their first five La Liga appearances.
Rightfully pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they return to the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, it should also be noted that Oviedo have recorded just a single strike so far this season.
Bet Builder Tip: Barcelona to keep a clean sheet @ 11/10 with Dachbet
Real Oviedo vs Barcelona Bet Builder Tips
- Barcelona to score in both halves
- Ferran Torres to score anytime
- Barcelona to keep a clean sheet
ODDS – 7/1 with Vegas Land
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