At San Mamés on 9 November 2025, Athletic Club host Oviedo in a La Liga clash between two sides in search of stability. Both have endured disappointing recent spells, though expectations and context differ sharply between them.
Athletic’s Form Slump Raises Concern
Athletic Club’s recent run has been unexpectedly poor. The Basque side have lost three consecutive matches across all competitions and managed just two victories in their last twelve outings. Encouragingly, both wins came at home - against Qarabag in Europe and Mallorca in the league - suggesting San Mamés still offers some comfort. However, their latest 0-1 defeat to Getafe was worrying, marking the first time in nearly two years that Athletic risk suffering back-to-back home losses in La Liga. The lack of attacking cohesion has been a growing issue for Ernesto Valverde’s men.
Oviedo Fighting for Survival
Oviedo, sitting second from bottom before the round, continue their battle against relegation. Scoring remains their biggest weakness, as they’ve netted fewer goals than any other side this season. Yet there have been signs of life on the road - a 2-1 win at Valencia and a thrilling 3-3 draw with Girona highlighted an unexpected attacking spark. Their recent cup exit after extra time at Ourense, however, underlined defensive vulnerabilities and fatigue within the squad.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
While both sides have shown flashes of attacking intent, this matchup is more likely to unfold cautiously. Athletic’s struggles in front of goal and Oviedo’s lack of consistent threat point toward a low-scoring contest. The selection is Under 2.5 goals, as neither team appears equipped for a high-tempo, open encounter at this stage.
