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 team lost away to Real Madrid, but they conceded just one goal, which came from a penalty (0-1). Notably, before this, the Pamplona side had not lost in four consecutive league matches – with two wins and two draws. Interestingly, since their return to La Liga in 2019, this was the first time Osasuna lost in the opening round (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The club has remained unbeaten in 9 of their last 11 La Liga games (5 wins and 4 draws).
- No more than two goals have been 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 Oroz, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir.
Defender Abel Bretones will miss the next two matches due to suspension.
Valencia
Carlos Corberan's side hosted Real Sociedad in the first round and settled for a 1-1 draw. This marked the fourth consecutive La Liga match without a win for the team – with two draws and two losses. Notably, Valencia was much more interesting and persistent than the San Sebastian side, and their xG indicated they should have scored two goals – 2.04, but they have failed to score more than one goal in four consecutive La Liga matches.
- In their last 14 La Liga encounters, Valencia has only lost twice (6 wins and 6 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of Valencia’s last 9 La Liga games.
- 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.
Osasuna vs. Valencia: Match Prediction
I anticipate that the upcoming match will delight fans with its high-scoring nature. Encounters between these opponents often result in plenty of goals and are quite entertaining. In the last 7 meetings in Pamplona in La Liga, at least 3 goals were scored 6 times, and both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches at this stadium in La Liga.
Moreover, Osasuna has not left their home pitch without scoring in 21 consecutive La Liga matches. However, the club has also conceded in 9 of their last 12 home league games. Meanwhile, Valencia has scored in 10 of their last 11 away La Liga matches. In Valencia's last 11 away games in La Liga, only once did both teams fail to score.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
* Each team's starting lineup is based on their previous match in this tournament.
