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Osasuna vs. Alaves: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Osasuna will play in the 16th round of Primera at their home stadium El Sadar. Will the hosts be able to win the duel with Alaves on December 8? Our experts have prepared a forecast and assessed the teams' chances. The best betting options for this confrontation can be found in this material
Command Analysis
Osasuna
SpainCurrent form
Osasuna have had a decent run in La Liga, despite their recent 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid. Under Vicente Moreno, the team is still a strong contender, especially on their home ground. They have been in excellent form at El Sadar this season, with some impressive wins, including a 4-2 win over leaders Barcelona.
While recent defeats have weakened their position in the table, the team remains a strong contender for the top places and they will be looking to get back on track against Alaves. Ante Budimir continues to be a key player in attack, scoring regularly and opening the scoring in home games. Strong home form and the motivation to get back to the top of the table make Osasuna a dangerous opponent in the upcoming match.
Disqualifications and injuries
Betino will not take to the field (muscle injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Ante Budimir continues his role as the main goalscorer in La Liga matches, highlighted by his goals in three home games this season.
- Osasuna have won all five home games when they score first, highlighting the importance of a quick start for the hosts.
- The team has been showing excellent results at home throughout the season and they will no doubt be looking to continue that tradition against Alaves.
Tentative line-up: Herrera – Cateno, Arezo, Catena, Cruz – Muñoz, Moncayola, Torro, Gomez – Budimir
Deportivo Alaves
SpainCurrent form
Alaves head into the match against Osasuna in a very difficult situation. Their seventh defeat in their last eight games has left them three points clear of the relegation zone. Even though they have shown some good moments in recent games, such as scoring goals in losses against strong teams like Atletico (1-2), their overall form leaves much to be desired. Team boss Luis Garcia has been openly dissatisfied with the refereeing decisions, which adds to the tension in the squad.
Despite this, Alaves continue to struggle at home and are capable of making things difficult for their opponents. Defensive difficulties and attacking inconsistency make Alaves vulnerable, especially against teams that have a stable form. However, thanks to strong individual performances from players such as John Guridi, who has scored two goals in the last three matches, Alaves are still able to collect points, especially at home. They have a history of winning after scoring first, and this could be the key to success.
Disqualifications and injuries
Novoa Ramos will not be able to play (muscle injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Alaves have won half of their La Liga matches after scoring the first goal.
- John Guridy has scored in his last three games, twice before the 15th minute or after the 75th.
- Alaves have scored first in four of their six home La Liga games this season.
Probable lineup: Sivera - Ortiz, Villaribre, Pica, Jay - Guevara, Blanco, Benavides, Romero, Rioja - Garcia
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
In two of the last ten head-to-head matches, this score was recorded
6.55Bet Goals in both halves – no
In 3 of Osasuna last 5 matches, there have been no goals scored in both halves
2.15Bet Corners: total over 9.5
In 3 of the last 6 matches of the hosts such a bet took place
1.78Tip and bets
Both Osasuna and Alaves are aiming for high results this season and are playing with ambitions to win La Liga. The opponents have strong attacking lines that are significantly superior to the defense, which creates conditions for an abundance of scoring chances. This is especially evident in the last matches, where their attacking actions often lead to a large number of goals scored.
Given the statistics of recent meetings and the strength of the attack, it is likely that today we will see a productive game, where both teams will be able to score. In the last three face-to-face matches, Alaves and Osasuna did not leave the spectators without goals, and less than three goals were not scored during the game. We believe that both teams are capable of creating many dangerous moments near the opponent goal, which will inevitably lead to a productive outcome.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals, with odds of 2.48
Bet on the outcome
The match between Osasuna and Alaves promises to be tense and unpredictable, as both clubs are equal in strength today. However, we are still leaning towards a victory for the hosts. Osasuna looks more powerful on its home field, having demonstrated excellent results in recent games, despite some personnel losses for the visitors. Alaves’ squad is not in the most stable form, and their game in away matches leaves much to be desired, which gives the hosts a chance to win this match. We believe that with the support of their fans, Osasuna will be able to achieve a victory with a minimal advantage.
Prediction: Osasuna win with odds of 2.05
Bet on a penalty
Given the style of play of both teams, a large number of fouls can be expected, which may well lead to set pieces being awarded, including kicks from the 11-meter mark. In recent matches, both teams have shown a tendency to commit fouls in dangerous areas, which makes the likelihood of penalties being awarded quite high.
Forecast - penalty (yes) with odds of 2.85
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