Oviedo vs Alaves Prediction & Betting Tips (17 May)

Real Oviedo welcome Deportivo Alavés to the Carlos Tartiere in a clash loaded with tension at the bottom of LaLiga. Guillermo Almada’s side have shown they can compete, even if results have been inconsistent. The recent stalemate against Getafe, a gritty 0-0 in which Oviedo finished with nine men after two red cards, underlined both their resilience and their disciplinary issues. Before that, they were outclassed away to Betis, that painful 3-0 defeat reminding everyone how thin their margin for error is in this relegation fight.

Even so, Oviedo’s season is not just a story of setbacks. At home they have occasionally sparked into life, despite the recent 1-2 loss to Elche that halted their momentum. Earlier in April they beat Sevilla 1-0 and produced a superb 3-0 win away at Celta, results that hinted at a team capable of rising to big occasions. The latest news around the club has focused on whether they can turn those isolated performances into a sustained push for survival, with the visit of Alavés framed as one of their last, best chances to drag another struggler directly into the mire.

Alavés arrive in Asturias with their own nerves jangling, but also with a recent run that suggests they might be slightly better equipped for the pressure. Quique Sánchez Flores has overseen a sequence of chaotic, high‑scoring games: a 2-1 home win over Mallorca, a wild 3-3 draw at Real Sociedad, and a narrow 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid that was more competitive than the scoreline suggests. Most recently they shared the points at Elche in a balanced 1-1, following a damaging but entertaining 2-4 home loss to Athletic that exposed their defensive frailty.

Off the pitch, the latest talk around Alavés has centred on their precarious league position and the pressure on Flores to steer them clear of the drop, with pundits highlighting how often they have let winning positions slip in recent weeks. Both clubs sit in the relegation zone, and this head‑to‑head feels like a six‑pointer that could define their campaigns. With Oviedo generally tighter at home and Alavés prone to leaving spaces when they chase games, this has the feel of a cagey contest decided by a single moment, so our correct‑score prediction is a narrow 1-0 in favour of Real Oviedo.

• Summary: Real Oviedo played against Deportivo Alavés in 1 matches this season. Currently, Real Oviedo rank 20th, while Deportivo Alavés hold 16th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Oviedo Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Alaves Feedinco Rating: 6.71