Alavés vs Osasuna prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 6, 2026
In the 4th round of La Liga, Alavés will face Osasuna on September 6, 2026. Both sides will be looking to secure a positive result.
Alavés vs Osasuna team news and expert analysis
The Vitoria-based club finished 14th in the spring, but were only one point ahead of relegated Mallorca, 43 points to 42. They have made a strong start this time around: a 3-0 home victory over Getafe was followed by a 1-1 draw away to Rayo Vallecano. They kept another clean sheet against Villarreal, with a single goal enough to secure another victory.
The Pamplona side only finished ahead of Mallorca on goal difference, taking 17th place. They began the current campaign at home with a goalless draw against Levante. They then pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory away to Celta. In the latest round, they recorded a 1-0 win over Getafe.
Kike Sánchez Flores' side have averaged 1.67 goals scored per match at the start of the season, while conceding just 0.33. Their visitors have averaged one goal per game, also conceding 0.33.
Head to Head matches: Alavés vs Osasuna
Osasuna have not lost since 2016, although three of the last four head-to-head meetings ended in draws.
The hosts are considered more likely to succeed here. However, both sides have impressed primarily in defence. We are backing under 2.5 total goals in this encounter (odds – 1.60).
Alavés vs Osasuna: key statistics and trends
- Alavés have lost just one of their last eleven matches
- 33% of Alavés' matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.0 goals per match
- Osasuna are unbeaten in six matches in a row
- 33% of Osasuna's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.33 goals per match
Alavés vs Osasuna: Possible starting lineups
Alavés are expected to play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Sivera - Rebbach, Pérez Hidalgo, Castro, Kózki, Tenaglia - Rodríguez, Blanco, Ibáñez - Martínez, Boyé
Osasuna are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Herrera - Bretones, Herrando, Catena, Arguibide - Gómez, Muñoz, Moncayola, García - Oroz, Budimir
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