The Matchday 5 La Liga clash between Villarreal and Osasuna will take place on September 20 at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal vs. Osasuna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Villarreal
Marcelino García's side played their first two matches at home, securing victories against Oviedo (2-0) and Girona (5-0). However, the next two games were away, leading to disappointment. First, there was a draw with Celta (1-1), and in the last match, the club suffered their first defeat in the current La Liga season against Atletico (0-2). This also ended their nine-match unbeaten streak in the league (8 wins and 1 draw). Additionally, for the first time in 10 matches, the team failed to score.
- At least two goals have been scored in the last seven La Liga matches.
- Villarreal is on a six-match winning streak at home in the league.
- The Valencian side has scored at least two goals in their last five home games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (3-4-3)
Luis Junior – Sergi Cardona, Santiago Mourino, Juan Foyth – Alberto Moleiro, Dani Parejo, Renato Veiga, Thomas Partey – Giorgi Mikautadze, Nicolas Pepe, Tajon Buchanan.
Osasuna
The Pamplona team is maintaining their usual rhythm – aiming to collect points at home while dropping them away. Away from home, Alessio Lisci's side lost to Real Madrid and Espanyol (both 0-1), but at their own stadium, they defeated Valencia (1-0) and Rayo Vallecano (2-0). As a result, the club is positioned in the top half of the table. Additionally, Osasuna's matches have the fewest goals scored in the championship – 5.
- At least one team failed to score in 6 of Osasuna's last 7 La Liga matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in Osasuna's last 8 La Liga games.
- The club has not won in their last five away league matches (2 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-3-2)
Sergio Herrera – Abel Bretones, Alejandro Catena, Valentin Rosier, Juan Cruz, Enzo Boyomo – Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz – Raul Garcia, Victor Munoz.
Villarreal vs. Osasuna: Match Prediction
After two consecutive setbacks, the Valencian side will be focused solely on securing a league victory. The team has dropped out of the top four, despite being among the leaders recently. Moreover, the game will be at home, where Villarreal is exceptionally strong and unbeaten in 8 consecutive La Liga matches (6 wins and 2 draws).
Osasuna is formidable at home but appears constrained on the road. While they are difficult to defeat, even away, they have only managed to beat Valladolid, who left La Liga, in their last 16 away matches (8 draws and 7 losses). Notably, Osasuna has lost all three of their previous visits to the Estadio de la Cerámica in the league, each by a two-goal margin.
My prediction: Villarreal to Win
