The La Liga 2025-26 season gets underway with an intriguing Week 1 fixture of Villareal vs Oviedo at El Madrigal (Estadio de la Cerámica). Villarreal will look to start the campaign strongly with their trademark mix of possession and set-piece threat, while Oviedo arrive eager to make a statement and disrupt the home side’s rhythm. Expect a tactical battle between Villarreal’s experienced creative core and Oviedo’s organised counter-attacking shape — a lively, competitive opener that could set the tone for both clubs’ seasons.
Villareal vs Oviedo, match details:
| Location | Vila-real, Castelló, Spain |
| Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| Date and time | 16 Aug, 2025 / 1:00 AM IST |
| Streaming | E2Bet |
| Establishment | 1923 June 17 |
| Capacity | 23,500 |
| Owner | Villarreal CF |
| Home team | Villarreal CF |
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
| Villareal | W W W W W |
| Oviedo | W L D W W |
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Villareal vs Oviedo, Head-to-Head Records:
| Team | Villareal | Oviedo |
| H2H | 3 | 3 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 2 |
| Draw | 1 | 1 |
Villareal vs Oviedo, Total Highlights:
| Team | Villareal | Oviedo |
| Played games | 215 | 500+ |
| Goals | 342 | 800+ |
| Total attacks | 398 | 300 |
Villareal vs Oviedo, Discipline Statistics:
| Category | Villareal | Oviedo |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 14 |
| Fouls | 61 | 51 |
| Tackles | 81 | 47 |
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Villareal vs Oviedo, Predicted Lineup:
| Villarreal | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|
| L. Junior | Aarón Escandell |
| S. Cardona | Daniel Calvo |
| R. Marin | Oier Luengo |
| S. Mourino | N. Vidal |
| Y. Pino | O. Falah |
| P. Gueye | L. Ilic |
| Dani Parejo | K. Sibo |
| S. Comesana | Ilyas Chaira |
| Gerard Moreno | S. Rondon |
| N. Pepe | I. Chaira |
| E. Eyong | Haissem Hassan |
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Villareal :
- W. Kambwala
- A. Pedraza Sag
- L. Costa
Oviedo:
- David Costas (Suspended)
- A. Del Moral Saelices
Villareal vs Oviedo, Betting Tips:
| Tips | But |
| Match Winner | Villareal 2-1 Oviedo |
| 1st half score | 1 |
| Most Assist Given | Dani Parejo |
| 2nd half score | 1 |
| Player of the Match | Gerard Moreno |
My prediction:
- I think Villareal will win the match
FAQs:
Q1: When and where is the match?
The match is in Week 1 of La Liga 2025-26 at El Madrigal (Estadio de la Cerámica) August 16, Saturday . Kick-off time is at 1:00 AM IST.
Q2: Who are the key players to watch?
Watch Villarreal’s creative midfielders and set-piece takers for chances from open play and dead balls, while Oviedo’s forwards and counter-attack outlets are the men most likely to threaten on the break.
Q3: What should fans expect tactically?
Expect Villarreal to control possession, probe through midfield and use wide overloads, while Oviedo will likely sit compact, defend in numbers and look to hit quickly on transitions.
