Real Oviedo – Elche: the last-chance clash at Estadio Carlos Tartiere 
The bottom of the Liga table catches fire this Sunday with a huge survival scrap. Real Oviedo host Elche in what should be a hostile, high-stakes atmosphere. Rock bottom and running out of excuses, Oviedo need three points or the dream is all but over. Even so, they have shown a bit more bite in recent weeks, which at least suggests the story is not finished yet. Win here and they cut the gap to the sides above them, then head into the run-in with some actual belief.
Oviedo finding some home comfort 
Oviedo finally look like they have hit a stride at the right time. Under Guillermo Almada, they have won three of their last five, picking off names like Valencia and Sevilla along the way. That uptick has lifted the mood among the fans, who are seeing a side willing to scrap for every ball. For this crucial home game, Nicolas Fonseca is back from suspension, a major boost in midfield. The main threat, though, is Federico Vinas. The Uruguayan striker is in ruthless form, with four goals in his last four appearances. If Oviedo keep that sort of attacking edge, Elche’s back line could be in for a long afternoon. Their draw with Villarreal also showed they can handle a physical contest. Oviedo know their best route to salvation starts with pinning the visitors back early and making the game theirs from the opening minutes.
Elche and the travel sickness 
The visitors arrive buzzing after their stunning win over Atletico Madrid, but their away record is a mess. Elche have picked up just four points on the road this season and have not managed a single away win. That chronic weakness away from home is exactly what Oviedo will be looking to attack. Andre Silva gives them a threat up front, but Elche have struggled to play their game once they leave familiar surroundings. Against Oviedo’s urgency and energy, Eder Sarabia’s side will need to dig deep to avoid slipping closer to the danger zone.
Likely lineups
Real Oviedo : Escandell ; Ahijado, Costas, Calvo, Alhassane ; Fonseca, Sibo ; Hassan, Reina, Chaira ; Vinas
Elche : Dituro ; Petrot, Affengruber, Sangare ; Morente, Febas, Villar, Valera ; Neto ; Silva, Mir
Football prediction Real Oviedo vs Elche
Oviedo to win
The form book points firmly in the hosts’ direction. Oviedo are playing with the kind of desperation that can fuel a run, but also with better quality in possession, led by an unplayable Vinas in front of goal. Elche, by contrast, have been dreadful travellers and could buckle under the pressure of Carlos Tartiere.
Oviedo have already shown against stronger opposition that they have enough to stay up. Backed by their own fans and facing an Elche side that still cannot buy an away win, they should edge this one and blow the survival race wide open.
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