Oviedo vs Alaves Predictions

La LigaLa Liga ยท Spain
high confidence
Oviedo

Oviedo

Full Time

0 - 1

AI predicted 1 - 2

Alaves

Alaves

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 19:00 CEST (venue time) ยท 17:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere, Oviedo

Win Probability (1X2)

Oviedo 23%Draw 36%Alaves 41%

Best Value Pick

Double Chance: Draw or Alaves

Match Result

6/10

Alaves Edge Oviedo in Tense Battle Despite Home Sideโ€™s 70% Possession

Alaves snatched a vital away victory at the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere, overcoming a dominant Oviedo side that controlled 70% of possession but failed to register a single shot on target. In a match defined by defensive resilience and clinical counter-attacking, Alaves made the most of their limited opportunities, registering the game's only shot on target and ultimately securing all three points. Oviedo, despite dictating the tempo and amassing five corners, struggled to break down a compact Alaves defense. The visitors, meanwhile, absorbed pressure and capitalized on Oviedo's inability to convert possession into meaningful chances, sealing a hard-fought win that leaves the home side ruing missed opportunities.

๐Ÿ˜… AI Prediction Report

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Predicted

1 - 2

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Actual

0 - 1

โœ…Result
โŒBTTS
โŒO/U 2.5
โŒScore

๐Ÿ’ฐ Bet Results1/3 hit

Double Chance โ€” X2
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BTTS โ€” Yes
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Correct Score โ€” 1-2
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Key Moments

N/A' โ€” Goal

Alaves scored with their only shot on target, capitalizing on a rare opportunity against the run of play.

Oviedo

Oviedo

5.5/10

Oviedo dominated the ball with a commanding 70% possession and forced five corners, but their lack of attacking penetration proved costly. Despite their territorial advantage, the hosts failed to register a single shot on target from five attempts, highlighting their struggles in the final third. Defensively, they were largely untroubled but ultimately undone by Alaves' solitary effort on goal.

Strengths

Controlled possessionEffective ball retentionLimited opposition to just one shot on target

Weaknesses

No shots on targetStruggled to break down a deep defenseLack of cutting edge in attack
Alaves

Alaves

7/10

Alaves executed a disciplined away performance, conceding possession but remaining organized and difficult to break down. Despite only having 30% of the ball, they managed seven shots and crucially registered the match's only effort on target, which proved decisive. Their physicality was evident in 17 fouls, but their defensive structure and ability to capitalize on a rare chance secured a valuable win.

Key Players

Alaves goalscorer: Scored the decisive goal with the team's only shot on target

Strengths

Defensive organizationClinical finishingDisciplined under pressure

Weaknesses

Limited possessionRelied on counter-attacksConceded multiple corners

Tactical Analysis

Oviedo lined up to dominate possession, circulating the ball patiently and pushing for openings, but their approach lacked verticality and incisiveness in the final third. Alaves, by contrast, sat deep in a compact shape, inviting pressure and looking to break quickly. The visitors' tactical discipline was evident in their willingness to concede possession and focus on defensive solidity, while Oviedo's lack of width and creativity left them unable to penetrate the Alaves block. Set pieces offered Oviedo some hope with five corners, but Alaves defended them resolutely. The physical nature of the contest was reflected in 30 combined fouls, with Alaves particularly aggressive in disrupting Oviedo's rhythm. Both sides stuck to their tactical plans throughout, with Alaves' counter-attacking intent ultimately rewarded.

Turning Point

Alaves' solitary shot on target, resulting in the only goal of the match, proved the decisive moment.

Man of the Match

Alaves goalscorer

Took the only real chance of the match to secure a crucial away win for his side.

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Oviedo1.15

Expected goals ยท model says 1.15

Alaves1.50

Expected goals ยท model says 1.50

Win Probability
Oviedo 29% Draw 26% Alaves 45%

Over 2.5 Goals

49%

BTTS: Yes

53%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 0-1 ยท 1-2

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Oviedo vs Alaves Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
23%
36%
41%
Oviedo 23%Draw 36%Alaves 41%
Both Teams to Score
58%
42%
Yes 58%No 42%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
53%
47%
Over 2.5 53%Under 2.5 47%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
44%
56%
Over 9.5 44%Under 9.5 56%

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The Case For This Oviedo vs Alaves Prediction

This is a high-stakes relegation battle with Oviedo bottom of the table and Alaves just above the drop zone. Oviedo's home attack is the weakest in La Liga, averaging just over 0.5 goals per game at home, while Alaves, despite defensive frailties, have scored in every one of their last 5 matches. Both teams have struggled for clean sheets, and recent form suggests a scrappy, tense match with goals at both ends. Alaves' greater attacking output and slightly better away performance make them favorites to avoid defeat, but a draw is also a strong possibility.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • โ†’Alaves have scored in each of their last 5 matches (1.8 goals/game average).

Attack

  • โ†’Oviedo have the lowest home goals scored in La Liga (9 in 17 home games).
  • โ†’Oviedo have failed to score in only 1 of their last 5, but their overall attack is weak.

Defence

  • โ†’Both teams have poor clean sheet rates: Oviedo 26%, Alaves 8.6%.

Injuries & Team News

  • โ†’No major injuries reported for either side.

Match Context

  • โ†’Recent H2H is balanced (1W/2D/1L each), but last meeting ended 1-1.
  • โ†’Alaves have more at stake, sitting just above relegation and likely more motivated.

๐Ÿšฉ Oviedo vs Alaves Corners Prediction

medium confidence
9.2expected total corners
Over 44%
Under 56%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for Oviedo and 4 for Alaves, for an expected total of 9.2. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (56%). Over 8.5: 57% ยท Over 10.5: 32%.

How Oviedo and Alaves Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Oviedo vs Alaves Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

OviedoOviedolast 5 matches

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AlavesAlaveslast 5 matches
T. MartinezXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. TenagliaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. BlancoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Oviedo vs Alaves โ€” Last 5 Matches

OviedoOviedoLast 5 results
L0-1
L0-2
D0-0
L0-3
L1-2
Lvs Alaves0-1
L@ Real Madrid0-2
Dvs Getafe0-0
L@ Real Betis0-3
Lvs Elche1-2

Concerns

  • โˆ’4/5 losses in last 5 โ€” poor form
  • โˆ’Struggling to score โ€” 0.2 goals/game
AlavesAlavesLast 5 results
W1-0
W1-0
D1-1
L2-4
W2-1
W@ Oviedo1-0
Wvs Barcelona1-0
D@ Elche1-1
Lvs Athletic Club2-4
Wvs Mallorca2-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5

What History Says: Oviedo vs Alaves

Oviedo vs Alaves Head-to-Head History

Last 5 meetings between these sides

1

Oviedo wins

2

Draws

2

Alaves wins

20%40% draws40%
17 May 26Oviedo vs Alaves0-1
4 Jan 26Alaves vs Oviedo1-1
13 Jan 23Oviedo vs Alaves1-0
29 Oct 22Alaves vs Oviedo2-1
30 Jul 22Alaves vs Oviedo0-0

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Oviedo vs Alaves

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Oviedo Win3.0023.0%-10.3%
Drawvalue3.3036.0%+5.7%
Alaves Win1.3641.0%-32.5%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value6.0053.0%+36.3%
Under 2.51.1247.0%-42.3%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue5.5058.0%+39.8%
No1.1442.0%-45.7%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.30EV +0.188
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 6.00EV +2.180
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 5.50EV +2.190

EV per ยฃ1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

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Things to Watch: Oviedo vs Alaves

  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds provided, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • โš ๏ธSome match stats (shots, lineups) missing for recent games.
  • โš ๏ธBoth teams' form is inconsistent; relegation pressure can lead to unpredictable outcomes.
  • โš ๏ธSmall H2H sample size.

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Oviedo vs Alaves: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 10 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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