The Matchday 26 La Liga clash between Osasuna and Valencia will take place on March 2 at the El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona. Osasuna vs. Valencia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Osasuna
In the previous round, the Pamplona side visited Celta and lost 0-1. Before that, the team had gone five matches unbeaten in the league, securing one win and four draws. Notably, Osasuna has failed to win in 12 of their last 13 La Liga matches (8 draws and 4 losses). Due to this poor run, the club has dropped to 12th place in the table, yet they are only three points away from the European competition zone.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Osasuna's last 6 La Liga games.
- No more than two goals were scored in 6 of Osasuna's last 7 league matches.
- The club has a 15-match scoring streak at home in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-4-1)
Sergio Herrera – Abel Bretones, Ruben Peña, Jorge Herrando Oroz, Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena – Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola, Bryan Zaragoza, Moi Gomez – Ante Budimir.
Valencia
Valencia had a decent run in the league, defeating Celta (2-1) and Leganes (2-0) at home, and drawing away with Villarreal (1-1). However, in the last round, the team couldn't handle one of the league leaders, losing 0-3 at home to Atletico. The club remains in the relegation zone, but they are only behind Las Palmas, who are 17th, due to a worse goal difference.
- At least two goals were scored in 9 of Valencia's last 10 La Liga games.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Valencia's last 10 league matches.
- Valencia scored in 6 of their last 7 away matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Giorgi Mamardashvili – Cesar Tárrega, José Luis Gayà, Dimitri Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera – Pepelu, Luis Rioja, Enzo Barrenechea, Ivan Jaime – Javi Guerra, Umar Sadiq.
Defender Thierry Correia remains sidelined due to injury.
Referee
Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
Matches – 12 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 42%.
Osasuna vs. Valencia: Match Prediction
Over the past four months, Osasuna has secured only one league victory. Although the team has dropped many points, they continue to fight for a spot in European competitions. It's worth noting that during this period, Osasuna suffered four defeats, three of which were against teams in the top four. I believe the hosts will finally win this match and significantly improve their league position.
Vicente Moreno's side is formidable at home, losing only to Betis and Athletic in their last 15 La Liga home matches (6 wins and 7 draws). Moreover, in this La Liga campaign, Osasuna has always scored at home. Meanwhile, Valencia has not won in 15 consecutive away matches in La Liga (6 draws and 9 losses). Additionally, this season, Valencia has never scored more than one goal in an away league match.
My prediction – Osasuna with a handicap (0)
