Alavés is set to host Osasuna at Estadio Mendizorroza on April 5, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00. This match comes after Alavés secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against Celta Vigo in their last outing.
Osasuna, on the other hand, enters the match following a narrow 1-0 win against Girona at Estadio El Sadar. The recent performances of both teams set the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Historically, Osasuna has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Alavés, remaining unbeaten in the last ten encounters. In fact, Osasuna has won seven of those matches, including a decisive 3-0 victory in their last meeting.
In terms of current form, Alavés has recorded three wins, four losses, and three draws in their last ten league games. Conversely, Osasuna boasts five victories, two defeats, and three draws in the same timeframe, indicating a stronger recent performance.
Key players to watch include Ante Budimir, who leads Osasuna’s scoring chart with eight goals, while Lucas Boye is Alavés’ top scorer with five goals. Both players will be crucial for their respective teams as they look to secure points.
Statistically, Alavés averages 1.4 goals from 12.5 attempts per match, while Osasuna averages 1.6 goals from 13.5 attempts. Possession statistics also reveal that Alavés has maintained 50.2% possession in their last ten league games, compared to Osasuna’s 45.2%.
Betting insights suggest that Osasuna has a -133 Asian Handicap, with a 57.1% probability of winning with a +0.25 line. Notably, Osasuna has covered this line in eight of their last ten games.
In contrast, Alavés has struggled against Osasuna, failing to cover the -0.25 line in ten consecutive games against them. This trend may influence the expectations leading into the match.
As both teams prepare for this critical fixture, the question remains: Can Osasuna keep the scores close? Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability, and a win could be on the cards.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the line-ups or conditions leading up to the match.