The Matchday 3 La Liga clash between Espanyol and Osasuna will take place on August 31 at the Cornella-El Prat Stadium in Barcelona. Espanyol vs. Osasuna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Espanyol
The Catalans are unbeaten in their last three league matches. Last season, Manolo Gonzalez's side ended with a home victory over Las Palmas (2-0). They also started the new campaign successfully, defeating Atletico at home 2-1. In the last round, the club drew 2-2 away against Real Sociedad. As a result, with 4 points, the team is in 7th place.
- Espanyol has won only 2 of their last 9 La Liga matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in the club's last 7 league matches.
- The Catalans have not lost in 12 of their last 14 home games in La Liga (6 wins and 6 draws).
Predicted lineup for Espanyol (4-4-2)
Marko Dmitrovic – Omar El Hilali, Miguel Lestan, Carlos Romero, Leandro Cabrera – Pere Milla, Edu Exposito, Pol Lozano, Tiris Dolan – Roberto Fernandez Jaen, Javi Puado.
Osasuna
The Pamplona side is playing in their usual manner without surprises. Alessio Lisci's team nearly took points from Real in the first round but lost due to a penalty – 0-1. In the next match at home, they beat Valencia by the same score. Notably, in their last 6 La Liga matches, the club has suffered only 1 defeat (3 wins and 2 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in Osasuna's last 6 league matches.
- The club has only 1 win in their last 15 away La Liga matches (8 draws and 6 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Osasuna's last 6 away games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (4-4-2)
Sergio Herrera – Alejandro Catena, Valentin Rosier, Juan Cruz, Enzo Boyomo – Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz, Moi Gomez – Ante Budimir, Victor Munoz.
Defender Abel Bretones will miss the second match due to suspension.
Espanyol vs. Osasuna: Match Prediction
Osasuna is unlikely to spring any surprises this season. The team is more focused on winning at home, while away, they aim to occasionally take points. Last season, Osasuna won only 2 away matches in the league, and it seems their playing style is unlikely to change. Currently, they are on a four-match winless streak away in La Liga (2 draws and 2 losses).
The Catalans also count on the support of their fans. In this campaign, the club has already surprised by defeating Atletico at Cornella-El Prat. In their last 14 home matches in La Liga, Espanyol has only lost to Betis and Barcelona. However, due to frequent draws at home and three consecutive draws against Osasuna at this stadium, I suggest a prediction with insurance.
My prediction – Espanyol with a handicap (0)
