Oviedo enters the match with a highly inconsistent recent form, marked by a mix of wins, losses, and draws. Their defensive record is a notable strength, evidenced by 9 clean sheets, suggesting they can limit opponents' scoring opportunities. However, their offensive output is modest, averaging just 0.8 goals per game, which may hinder their ability to compete against stronger attacking sides. Alaves, while also showing inconsistency in form, possess a significantly more potent attack, averaging 1.2 goals per match and scoring 40 goals overall. Their defensive record is weaker, with only 3 clean sheets, indicating vulnerabilities that Oviedo might exploit. Historically, Alaves' higher goal-scoring rate and Oviedo's defensive resilience could lead to a low-scoring encounter, but Alaves' attacking depth may ultimately tilt the balance.