Matchday 16 of La Liga will see Osasuna take on Alaves on December 8 at the El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona. Osasuna vs. Alaves: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Osasuna vs. Alaves
Osasuna (4-3-3): Sergio Herrera – Alejandro Catena, Jesus Areso, Enzo Boyomo, Juan Cruz – Aimar Oroz, Iker Munoz, Jon Moncayola – Ruben Garcia, Ante Budimir, Bryan Zaragoza.
Alaves (4-3-3): Antonio Sivera – Nahuel Tenaglia, Santiago Mourino, Moussa Diarra, Abdel Abqar – Antonio Blanco, Ander Guevara, Jon Guridi – Carlos Martin, Carlos Vicente, Kike Garcia.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Osasuna
Pamplona's side has not won in their last three league matches. During this period, they suffered a heavy defeat to Real Madrid (0-4) and drew with Villarreal (2-2) and Sevilla (1-1). This current winless streak is the longest for Osasuna this season. Vicente Moreno's team remains in the European competition zone and is not far behind the top four. Notably, in terms of points lost at home, the club ranks fourth in La Liga.
- Osasuna has failed to win 5 of their last 7 La Liga matches (3 draws and 2 losses).
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score of 7 of Osasuna's last 10 home league games.
- One team has won with a clean sheet in the first half in 7 of the last 8 La Liga meetings involving the club.
Alaves
The Basque team is also without a win in their last three league matches. They lost away to Villarreal (0-3) and Atletico Madrid (1-2) and drew at home with Leganes (1-1). As a result, the club has dropped to 16th place and is just one point away from the relegation zone.
- Alaves has won just one of their last nine La Liga matches (1 draw and 7 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in 11 of the club's last 13 La Liga games.
- The Basque side has not won the first half in 8 of their last 9 league matches (4 draws and 4 losses).
Osasuna vs. Alaves: Match Prediction
Both teams are eager for a win in the upcoming clash, but the odds are in favor of the hosts, Osasuna. They have been strong at home, winning five, drawing one, and losing just once to Betis (1-2) in their last seven home matches. Alaves, on the other hand, has lost 7 of their 8 away games in the league this season, only defeating Real Sociedad at the start of the season when Sociedad was struggling to find form.
Additionally, Osasuna has an excellent record in head-to-head encounters with Alaves. In the last nine La Liga meetings, Osasuna has claimed eight victories, with one draw. Furthermore, Alaves has failed to score in their last five consecutive La Liga matches against Osasuna.
My prediction: Osasuna to win
