La Liga Gameweek 12
Athletic Club 1 - 0 FT Oviedo
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
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
↓ A. Reina ↑L. Ilic 72'
72' ↓ N. Williams ↑R. Navarro
72' ↓ I. Ruiz de Galarreta ↑A. Rego
↓ 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
Our take on every player in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Andoni Gorosabel 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Dani Vivian 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aymeric Laporte 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Yuri Berchiche 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex 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
Nico Williams 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Gorka Guruzeta
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Álex Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aitor Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Boiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko 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
Aarón Escandell 
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
55
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Nacho Vidal
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
David Costas
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
72
Passes
8
Duels
David Carmo
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
Javi López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Leander Dendoncker
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Santiago Colombatto
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Federico Viñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Reina
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ilyas Chaira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Forwards
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Horațiu Moldovan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rahim Alhassane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Calvo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Luengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Ahijado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwasi Sibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Dominguès
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Ilić
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
Haissem Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Forés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2025 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Oviedo | La Liga | San Mamés |
11/09/2025
Athletic Club Win
Oviedo Win
Draw
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Athletic Club
Oviedo
Athletic Club
Oviedo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Williams Breaks Through in Titanic Goalkeeper Battle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. 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.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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.