Girona 3 - 3 FT Oviedo

Stuani and Ounahi rescue Girona in a six-goal survival dogfight

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. In a battle to avoid the drop, Girona and Oviedo delivered a crunch match of maximum intensity that hinged on the final minutes.

Penalties, VAR, and controlled chaos

From the opening whistle, intensity reached fever pitch. Federico Viñas fired Oviedo ahead from the spot in the 38th minute after VAR confirmation, but Cristhian Stuani leveled with his own penalty in the 64th. Three penalties in total dictated the rhythm of a match where technology had the final say on critical moments (minutes 36 and 62).

Salomón Rondón extended the visitors' lead in the 57th with a finish set up by Santiago Colombatto, who orchestrated Oviedo's attacking play. But Girona's substitutes transformed the contest: Azzedine Ounahi arrived from the bench to level at 2-2 in the 83rd, while Stuani completed his brace from the penalty spot in the 90th. The balance was brutal: four lead changes and two draws that kept the drama alive until the final whistle.

The introduction of Thomas Lemar in the 68th injected the attacking creativity Girona craved. With 65% possession, the hosts dominated territory but suffered on the counter. Oviedo, working with 35% of the ball, made their 10 shots count to stay threatening. A barrage of 15 corners generated sustained pressure on Girona's box.

The finale was a goal-scoring deluge: three in seven minutes (Ounahi, Stuani, and David Carmo) that epitomized this relegation six-pointer. With both teams in the drop zone—Girona 20th with 7 points, Oviedo 19th with 7—every point was currency for survival.

Basement Battle: No Room for Error

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. With both sides submerged in the relegation zone, this match is a raw survival fight where desperation will dictate the tempo.

The Setup

The clash at the stadium on October 25 finds Girona and Oviedo trapped in a downward spiral. Girona's Form at home has been dismal, securing just a 20% win rate in front of their own fans. This lack of defensive Balance is reflected in the stats, with both sides combining for a leaky 3.5 goals conceded per game. For Oviedo, currently sitting 20th, the Stakes couldn't be higher; they are desperate to bridge the gap to safety. While the Stars might be few in a relegation scrap, the individual quality available could be the only thing separating a vital win from a catastrophic defeat.

Key Battle

The game’s outcome hinges on the duel between Girona’s creative hub Azzedine Ounahi and Oviedo’s shot-stopper Aarón Escandell. Ounahi provides the spark in an otherwise stagnant attack, while Escandell has been in inspired form, averaging 5.2 saves per game. If Ounahi cannot find the clinical pass to bypass the league's most overworked but resilient keeper, the home side will struggle to break the deadlock.

Our Prediction

The match will likely unfold as a cagey, nervous affair. Girona will dominate possession, looking to Ounahi to unlock the visitors' deep block. However, Oviedo's reliance on Aarón Escandell and the counter-attacking threat of Haissem Hassan suggests they will be happy to soak up pressure. We predict a 1-1 draw—a result born of mutual fear where neither side possesses the clinical edge to secure all three points in this high-pressure environment.