The Matchday 2 clash in La Liga between Osasuna and Valencia will take place on August 24 at the El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona. Osasuna vs. Valencia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Osasuna
Alessio Lisci had an unfortunate debut as head coach. His side suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Real Madrid, with the only goal coming from a penalty. Notably, before this, the Pamplona team had been unbeaten in four consecutive league matches – 2 wins and 2 draws. Interestingly, since returning to La Liga in 2019, Osasuna lost their first match of the season for the first time (4 wins and 2 draws in previous openers).
- The club has not lost in 9 of their last 11 La Liga matches (5 wins and 4 draws).
- No more than two goals were scored in Osasuna’s last 5 league matches.
- The team is on a 4-match winning streak at home in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-4-1)
Sergio Herrera – Alejandro Catena, Valentin Rosier, Juan Cruz, Enzo Boyomo, Abel Bretones – Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oros, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir.
Defender Abel Bretones will miss the next two matches due to suspension.
Valencia
Carlos Corberan's team hosted Real Sociedad in the first round and ended with a 1-1 draw. This marked the fourth consecutive La Liga game without a win for the team – 2 draws and 2 losses. Notably, Valencia was much more dynamic and persistent than their opponents, achieving an xG of 2.04, but they have failed to score more than one goal in four consecutive La Liga matches.
- In their last 14 La Liga matches, Valencia lost only twice (6 wins and 6 draws).
- No more than two goals were scored in 7 of Valencia’s last 9 La Liga matches.
- The club has not won in 20 of their last 22 away league matches (10 draws and 10 losses).
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Julen Agirrezabala – Cesar Tárrega, José Luis Gayà, José Manuel Copete, Dimitri Foulquier – Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja, Pepelu, Diego López – Hugo Duro, Dani Raba.
Referee:
Jesús Gil (Spain)
Matches – 19 (La Liga, 2024/2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 104;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 32%.
Osasuna vs. Valencia: Match Prediction
I anticipate the upcoming match will be thrilling for fans with its goal-scoring potential. Encounters between these teams often feature a high number of goals and are quite entertaining. In the last 7 meetings in Pamplona in La Liga, at least 3 goals were scored in 6 of them, and both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head games at this stadium in the league.
Additionally, Osasuna has scored in 21 consecutive home matches in La Liga. However, the club has also conceded in 9 of their last 12 home league games. On the other hand, Valencia has scored in 10 of their last 11 away league matches. In 11 of Valencia’s previous away games in La Liga, there was only one instance where both teams did not score.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
