Oviedo vs Villarreal Match Preview

The La Liga clash at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo is scheduled for 23 April 2026 (19:30 UTC), part of the Regular Season - 33. Oviedo come in bottom of the table in 20th place on 27 points, with a goal difference of -24. Villarreal arrive in 3rd place on 61 points, boasting a goal difference of 20 and pushing for Champions League qualification.

Oviedo Availability

Oviedo have several concerns. N. Fonseca (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Dendoncker (Injury) is doubtful. Álex Forés (Injury) is doubtful. L. Ilić (Achilles Tendon Injury) is doubtful. None of Oviedo’s listed absentees are among La Liga’s leading scorers or assist providers, so their main attacking reference F. Viñas (9 goals, 1 assist) is available.

Villarreal Availability

Villarreal also face notable absences. P. Cabanes (Knee Injury) is sidelined. S. Comesaña (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Costa (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. Santi Comesaña, with 3 goals and 5 assists, is a major blow in midfield creativity and ball progression. Key forward G. Mikautadze (9 goals, 5 assists) and creator Alberto Moleiro (9 goals, 4 assists) remain available.

Impact Summary

Oviedo lose depth and control in midfield but retain their primary goal threat. Villarreal, however, are without an influential two-way midfielder in Comesaña, slightly reducing their assist output and defensive balance, though their main attacking core is intact.