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Valencia vs Osasuna: La Liga Clash of Contrasting Fortunes
Valencia, seeking to solidify their home form, host an in-form Osasuna side who have been impressive on the road recently. This La Liga encounter could hinge on whether the home side can leverage their stadium advantage against Osasuna's recent surge.
This match pits Valencia's desire to control possession at home against Osasuna's recent success in transitioning play. Valencia typically aim to build from the back, but their possession stats at home have been lower than their season average, suggesting a potential struggle to impose themselves. Osasuna, conversely, have shown an ability to be effective in shorter bursts, as evidenced by their recent scoring and possession figures, though their last game was a stark contrast. The visitors' recent improvement might see them attempt to catch Valencia out, particularly if the home side's defensive frailties resurface.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Valencia concede an average of 1.6 goals per game across the season.
- • Osasuna have won two of their last three matches, but their away record shows only two wins from 13 games.
- • Both teams' last matches saw limited attacking output or a goalless draw.
AI Prediction
While Osasuna have shown better recent form, their away record is a significant concern, and their last match was a goalless affair. Valencia's home form is inconsistent, and their last home game yielded no goals. The odds suggest a relatively balanced match, and with both teams showing defensive vulnerabilities and recent struggles in front of goal on occasion, a draw with both teams finding the net seems a plausible outcome.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x223%O/U43%BTTS43%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google65%X DRAWBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Valencia Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Levante | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Real Madrid | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Real Betis | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Espanyol | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Getafe | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Elche | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Celta Vigo | 1 - 4 | |||||
HOME | Mallorca | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 2 |
Valencia's season has been a mixed bag, characterized by a defensive struggle reflected in their 1.6 goals conceded per game overall. While their home record shows some resilience with more goals scored and fewer conceded than their away form suggests, recent results paint a worrying picture. Their last outing saw a concerningly blank scorecard and a significant increase in fouls, indicating a lack of offensive cohesion and potential discipline issues.
Osasuna Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Elche | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Celta Vigo | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Rayo Vallecano | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Oviedo | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Girona | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Athletic Club | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Alaves | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Barcelona | 0 - 2 |
Osasuna arrive at the Mestalla in strong recent form, boasting two wins and a draw in their last three outings. Their away record, however, tells a different story, with a heavy reliance on home form for their overall points tally. Despite a recent uptick, their last match ended in a goalless draw, and their overall away statistics reveal a team that struggles to find the net and concede more than they score on the road.
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Lineups
Valencia
(4-4-2)
Osasuna
(4-2-3-1)
Injuries / suspensions
Valencia Injuries / suspensions
Osasuna Injuries / suspensions