La Liga Regular Season - 12
Athletic Club 1 - 0 FT Oviedo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' N. Williams (A. Laporte)
Unai Simón 31'
HT
↓ I. Chaira ↑H. Hassan 53'
Aarón Escandell 57'
64' ↓ S. Sanchez ↑U. Gomez
72' ↓ N. Williams ↑R. Navarro
72' ↓ I. Ruiz de Galarreta ↑A. Rego
↓ A. Reina ↑L. Ilic 72'
↓ S. Rondon ↑P. Agudin 72'
84' ↓ G. Guruzeta ↑M. Vesga
84' ↓ A. Berenguer ↑N. Serrano
↓ L. Dendoncker ↑K. Sibo 85'
↓ S. Colombatto ↑A. Fores 85'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
U. Simon 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
A. Gorosabel 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
D. Vivian 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Laporte 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Y. Berchiche 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
I. Ruiz de Galarreta 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
M. Jauregizar
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Berenguer 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
S. Sanchez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
N. Williams 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
G. Guruzeta
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Paredes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Boiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Izeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Hierro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oviedo
Goalkeepers
A. Escandell 
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
55
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Midfielders
L. Dendoncker
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
S. Colombatto
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
F. Vinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Reina
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
I. Chaira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Forwards
S. Rondon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
H. Moldovan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Alhassane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Calvo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Luengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ahijado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Domingues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ilic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Agudin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +14
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Williams Breaks Through in Titanic Goalkeeper Battle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Where intensity and defensive resolve clashed, Nico Williams delivered surgical precision to hand Athletic Club a narrow but deserved victory over a battling Oviedo side.
Williams' Clinical Finish
Williams shattered the balance in the 25th minute, converting Aymeric Laporte's assist with lethal efficiency. The Athletic winger's finish crystallized his team's overwhelming offensive dominance: 21 shots to Oviedo's paltry four. It was a statement of intent in a match where the Basque side controlled every phase.
VAR's Decisive Intervention
The stakes intensified when VAR intervened at the 31st minute, cancelling an Oviedo goal and extinguishing any hopes of balance. The decision reinforced Athletic's narrative of control—not just on the pitch, but over the match's destiny. With 25 total shots and nine on target, the home side executed a relentless siege that Oviedo could never withstand.
Goalkeeper Heroics Define the Contest
Aarón Escandell stood as Oviedo's last line of defense, producing seven outstanding saves (7.9 rating) to prevent a rout. His heroics masked an attacking void: Oviedo managed just 0.22 xG across the entire match. Meanwhile, Unai Simón managed the result with composure, requiring only two saves to seal victory. The scoreline reflects the gulf in the table: Athletic Club sits seventh with 17 points; Oviedo languishes 20th with eight, fighting for survival after 12 games.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
The 31st-minute cancellation eliminated Oviedo's sole lifeline. Athletic consolidated total control; any balance evaporated with that whistle.
Who was the defensive hero?
Escandell's seven saves prevented a humiliation. Without his heroics, Oviedo faced a far uglier scoreline.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Athletic vs. Oviedo: When Survival Meets Collapse
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Oviedo arrives at San Mamés in freefall (20th, 9 points), while Athletic Club fights to escape the red zone with a Form so unstable it feels like they're sinking too.
The Setup
Athletic Club cannot afford another stumble. Eighth place with 20 points masks a brutal -6 goal difference and just two draws in 15 games—they're closer to the abyss than their position suggests. The Form is damning (4.7/10): LWLWL. Enter Oviedo, a ghost in La Liga. Twenty-point gap, seven goals in 14 matches, a defense that's shipped 22. The Balance is nonexistent, but the Stakes? Absolutely real. This is a direct six-pointer, and both teams know it.
The Key Battle
Control of the midfield will decide this. Athletic must impose tempo and numerical superiority in wide areas where Oviedo crumbles. The Asturians will counter with defensive compactness and quick transitions. Aarón Escandell has been their lifeline—23 saves across five matches (4.6 per game), including a penalty stop. If Athletic can't finish their early chances, Oviedo steals a point.
Our Prediction
Athletic 2-1. The Basques dominate possession; Oviedo holds firm defensively until Nico Williams orchestrates a breakthrough. Escandell keeps the visitors alive with crucial interventions, but Athletic seal it late. The erratic Form nearly costs them, but necessity wins.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if relegation battles intrigue you. Athletic escape, Oviedo plunge deeper. Real Stakes, not spectacle.
What's the predicted outcome?
Athletic 2-1 Oviedo. Home dominance, but Escandell's heroics keep it tense. Vasques secure three crucial points.
Where are Athletic Club and Oviedo in the league table?
Athletic eighth with 20 points. Oviedo 20th with 9 points. Twenty-point gap, but both in danger zones.
What is Athletic Club's current form?
Erratic: LWLWL across five games. Wins and losses alternate. That's why eighth place feels precarious.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Aarón Escandell (Oviedo): 0 goals in 5 matches, 7.9 average rating. His defense is keeping them afloat in crisis.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.