League-position context
Espanyol rank5th
Oviedo rank4th
Espanyol points69
Oviedo points71
Espanyol: #5 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +19
3 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oviedo: #4 ยท 71 pts ยท GD +18
1 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.