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Real Oviedo vs Villarreal - Predictions, Stats & Odds

La Liga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 33

La Liga - Gameweek 33

Thursday, 23 Apr 2026 • 21:30

Real Oviedo

- : -

Villarreal

AI Match Prediction

Based on Game Advantage Percentage from every player, regarding recent individual as well as team form, we provide you with our top-notch AI predictions.
21%
27%
51%
Win Real Oviedo
Draw
Win Villarreal

Predicted Lineups

Real Oviedo

PosPlayer
GK
Aarón Escandell
DEF
Nacho Vidal
DEF
Javi López
DEF
Eric Bailly
DEF
Dani Calvo
MID
Nicolás Fonseca
MID
Thiago Fernández
MID
Alberto Reina
MID
Kwasi Sibo
FWD
Federico Viñas
FWD
Ilyas Chaira

Villarreal

PosPlayer
GK
Luiz Júnior
DEF
Santiago Mouriño
DEF
Pau Navarro
DEF
Sergi Cardona
MID
Pape Gueye
MID
Santi Comesaña
MID
Alberto Moleiro
FWD
Nicolas Pépé
FWD
Georges Mikautadze
FWD
Tajon Buchanan
FWD
Alfonso Pedraza
Difference Maker Star: Top 3 players of their team

Preview for the game Real Oviedo vs Villarreal

Real Oviedo arrive in Gameweek 33 in strong short-term form, taking 10 points from their last five league matches with three wins, one draw and a single defeat. That run includes multiple solid defensive displays, where the back line built around Dani Calvo (GAP -0.0%) has generally kept games tight. However, the Plus Minus model still rates them as clear underdogs here, giving Oviedo just a 21% chance of a home win, with a draw at 27%. Villarreal also come into this fixture with 10 points from their last five league outings, but with a slightly more volatile pattern of three wins, one loss and one draw. They won the reverse meeting 2-0 on 15 August 2025, underlining the gap in attacking punch between the sides. The model reflects that edge, assigning Villarreal a 51% probability of taking all three points. Wide threat from Alfonso Pedraza (GAP +2.2%) and the creativity of Nicolas Pépé (GAP +2.5%) could be key in stretching an Oviedo team that often relies on transitions through Ilyas Chaira (GAP -1.6%). Injuries and availability Real Oviedo have three notable doubts: Alex Forés is listed as doubtful with unspecified discomfort since early April, while Leander Dendoncker has also been carrying unspecified issues since early March and may not be risked. Luka Ilic is another doubt due to an Achilles tendon tendinitis problem that has sidelined him since mid-March. For Villarreal, Logan Costa is ruled out with a confirmed knee injury and will miss this game, while Juan Foyth remains a long-term absentee after an Achilles tendon rupture, with his return not expected until around September. Pau Cabanes is also unavailable as he continues recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. On the positive side for Villarreal, Thomas Teye is now available again after overcoming a quadriceps injury and is listed as fit for Gameweek 33.

League Table before the game

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
3Villarreal3119485636+2061
W
D
W
L
W
20Real Oviedo3169162448-2427
D
W
L
W
W

Last Games

Real Oviedo

@Celta Vigo
3 - 0
vsSevilla
1 - 0
@Levante
2 - 4
vsValencia
1 - 0
@Espanyol
1 - 1

Villarreal

@Athletic Bilbao
2 - 1
@Girona
0 - 1
vsReal Sociedad
3 - 1
@Deportivo Alavés
1 - 1
vsElche
2 - 1

Head-to-Head

15 Aug 2025
Villarreal2 - 0Real Oviedo
15 Aug 2025Villarreal
2 - 0
Real Oviedo

La Liga

Gameweek 33

21 Apr • 19:00
Athletic Bilbao
Osasuna
1 - 0
21 Apr • 19:00
Mallorca
Valencia
1 - 1
21 Apr • 21:30
Girona
Real Betis
2 - 3
21 Apr • 21:30
Real Madrid
Deportivo Alavés
2 - 1
22 Apr • 19:00
Elche
Atlético Madrid
22 Apr • 20:00
Real Sociedad
Getafe
22 Apr • 21:30
Barcelona
Celta Vigo
23 Apr • 19:00
Levante
Sevilla
23 Apr • 20:00
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
23 Apr • 21:30
Real Oviedo
Villarreal

What is GAP?

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.