Match Overview

The La Liga Gameweek 2 fixture between Osasuna and Valencia is scheduled for August 24, 2025, at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona. This preview offers a detailed forecast, betting odds, and key statistics for the Osasuna – Valencia encounter.

Osasuna Team Analysis

Osasuna’s Recent Form

Alessio Lisci experienced an unsuccessful debut as head coach. His squad suffered an away defeat to Real Madrid, though they only conceded one goal, which was from a penalty (0:1). Prior to this match, the Pamplona-based side had been unbeaten in 4 consecutive league fixtures, securing 2 wins and 2 draws. Notably, since their return to La Liga in 2019, this marks the first time Osasuna has lost on the opening matchday (previously 4 wins and 2 draws).

Osasuna Statistics

• The club has avoided defeat in 9 of their last 11 Primera Liga games (5 wins and 4 draws).
• No more than two goals were scored in Osasuna’s last 5 league matches.
• At home, the team boasts a 4-match winning streak in La Liga. 

Osasuna’s Projected Lineup (5-4-1)* 

Sergio Herrera – Alejandro Catena, Valentin Rosier, Juan Cruz, Enzo Boyomo, Abel Bretones – Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir.

Player Updates: Abel Bretones

Defender Abel Bretones will miss the next 2 matches due to suspension.

Valencia Team Analysis

Valencia’s Recent Performance

Carlos Corberán’s side hosted Real Sociedad in Gameweek 1, settling for a 1:1 draw. This extended their winless streak in La Liga to 4 consecutive matches, comprising 2 draws and 2 defeats. Despite being significantly more engaging and persistent than Real Sociedad, with an xG of 2.04 suggesting they should have scored twice, Valencia has now failed to score more than one goal in four consecutive La Liga outings.  

Valencia Statistics

• In their last 14 Primera Liga encounters, Valencia has lost only twice (6 wins and 6 draws).
• No more than two goals were scored in 7 of Valencia’s last 9 La Liga matches.
• The club has failed to win in 20 of their last 22 away league games (10 draws and 10 losses).

Valencia’s Projected Lineup (4-4-2)*   

Julen Agirrezabala – Cesar Tarrega, Jose Luis Gaya, Jose Manuel Copete, Dimitri Foulquier – Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja, Pepelu, Diego Lopez – Hugo Duro, Dani Raba.  

Match Prediction: Osasuna vs Valencia

High-Scoring Encounter Expected

I anticipate that the upcoming match will be a treat for fans, featuring a high number of goals. Clashes between these two sides often deliver plenty of goals and prove to be entertaining spectacles. In their last 7 encounters in Pamplona within La Liga, at least 3 goals were scored on 6 occasions, and both teams found the net in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches at this stadium in the Primera Liga.

Offensive and Defensive Trends

Furthermore, Osasuna has scored in 21 consecutive La Liga matches on their home turf. However, they have also conceded goals in 9 of their last 12 home league games. Valencia, on the other hand, has scored in 10 of their last 11 away fixtures in the Primera Liga. Interestingly, in Valencia’s last 11 away matches in La Liga, only once have both teams failed to score.

Final Betting Tip

My prediction is “Both Teams to Score – Yes”.

Lineup Note

* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.