The green-striped team arrives at this Primera División matchday 32 fixture in good form, having secured nine out of the last twelve possible points. This positive momentum has allowed them to climb to sixteenth position with 35 points, two points above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Real Oviedo, currently at the bottom of the league table with 28 points, is also experiencing a good run, having earned seven points in their last three matches and conceding only one goal. This resurgence keeps their hopes of survival alive, as they are six points away from safety.

The first-round match, corresponding to matchday five, ended in a narrow victory for Elche CF at Martínez Valero. The only goal of the game was scored by André Silva eight minutes into the match.

The match between Real Oviedo and Elche CF can be followed live on the DAZN platform, which will offer extensive pre-match coverage starting half an hour before kick-off.