Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Real Oviedo and Las Palmas face each other in a highly-anticipated La Liga2 game on Matchday 15. Los Azules were on the verge of sharing the spoils with Eibar in midweek, but the Basques eventually scored a late winner to pick up all three points from the match. Both Pombo and Borja Baston are pushing for a start, with Jirka and Aias likely to drop to the bench. Since a win over Las Palmas could see Oviedo climb to the playoffs berth, we predict that the hosts will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash.
La Union Deportiva, on the other hand, have been in a fine form of late, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive league win. Given Las Palmas’ attacking potential, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. A man to watch in the away team will be former Real Madrid ace Jese, who scored a brace in a 2-1 win over Fuenlabrada.
Highlighted Player (Alejandro Arribas ):
Born in Madrid, Spain on May 1, 1989, Alejandro Arribas is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Oviedo in La Liga 2. Arribas is a very experienced defender as he played for Primera Division sides Rayo Vallecano, Osasuna, Deportivo La Coruna and Sevilla in the past.
He is a product of Rayo Majadahonda football school, but he did not see any game action with the club at senior level. Alejandro Arribas played for Mexican club UNAM before signing a three-year deal with Real Oviedo in the summer of 2019.
He made his debut with los Azules in a 2-1 loss to Fuenlabrada on August 31, 2019. The towering defender has never received a call-up for the Spain national football team. His main position is centre-back, but he can be used as a right-back as well if needed. The right-footed footballer has a contract with Real Oviedo until June 30, 2021.
Highlighted Team (Las Palmas):
Las Palmas are a Spanish football club based in the Canary Islands. The club was founded on 22 August, 1949. Los Amarillos play in Spanish La Liga and the team’s home ground is Estadio Gran Canaria. The stadium was opened in 2003 and it’s current capacity is 32,150. Miguel Angel Ramirez is the club’s chairman and the club’s main rivals are Tenerife.
Las Palmas impressed in the 2015/2016 La liga campaign, with the team finishing the season in 11th place in the standings. However, it has to be noted that los Amarillos finished the 1968/1969 Primera Division campaign in second place in the table, 11 points behind Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Speaking of Copa del Rey, Las Palmas made it to the final of the Spanish Cup in 1978. Las Palmas eliminated Sporting Gijon in the semis (5-3), but Barcelona outplayed los Amarillos in the title game (3-1).