Welcome to Extratips, where today we're diving into a spicy La Liga fixture: R. Oviedo versus Barcelona on September 25th at 19:30 in Spain. Oviedo, currently perched 16th with 2 points from four games, are desperate to turn things around after a shaky start. Barcelona? Sitting pretty at 2nd with 10 points, they've been mostly smashing it, with recent form WDWW and a 6-0 thumping of Valencia. The odds are pretty clear—bet365 gives Barcelona a dominant away win at 1.28, with Oviedo at 9.00 and a draw at 6.00. Historically, these teams have a mixed bag—Oviedo's last five include a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad but also heavy losses like 0-3 to Madrid. Barcelona’s last five away games showcase their consistency, with three wins, one draw, and just one loss. Key strengths for Barcelona lie in their attacking flair and squad depth, while Oviedo struggles with defensive stability. Watch out for possible key injuries and tactical tweaks. The storylines? Will Oviedo get a first win or will Barcelona flex their muscles early? Expect a dominant Barcelona victory, some goals for their star attackers, and Oviedo fighting hard but falling short.