Almeria vs Osasuna Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Relegation-bound Almeria will aim to continue their winning form as they host struggling Osasuna
Almeria vs Osasuna Preview
After a surprise 1-0 win over Las Palmas, Almeria’s survival bid begins as they welcome Osasuna on Saturday. The Andalusians recorded their first La Liga win of the season before the international break, and no wonder their confidence is high ahead of the weekend clash. Only a win will take the side above Granada to 19th place, as they shift position for the first time as well, hoping Granada drops some points in their upcoming fixture. Sitting 10 points below the safe zone, it’s now or never for the side, as every game is a must-win if there is even a minor chance of survival, hoping other results are in their favor. Sitting rock bottom, Almeria has merely claimed 13 points from 29 games.
Compared to the host, the visitors are in a better place as they aim to reignite their form after consecutive defeats at the hands of Girona and Real Madrid. Osasuna has secured an impressive 33 points from 35 games and will aim to stop their six-match winless run on their travels. In their last three games, Osasuna won 1-0 against Deportivo Alaves, followed by a 2-0 and a 4-2 defeat by Girona and Real Madrid respectively.
Almeria vs Osasuna Team News
UD Almería
Almería boss Pepe Mel will be thankful as he has no fitness concerns ahead of this clash, owing to a completely injury-free group.
Osasuna
Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate has some fitness concerns and his choices are cut short. David García (Hamstring injury), Rubén Peña (Hamstring injury), Aimar Oroz (Hamstring injury), and Kike Barja (Cruciate ligament tear) won’t be making appearances.
Almeria vs Osasuna Head to Head
In all games, 11 goals were scored between the two sides, with 2 from Almería and 9 coming from Osasuna. This thereby gives an average number of goals per game to 1.83.
The last league meeting between these clubs was January 4th, 2024 which finished Osasuna 1-0 UD Almería.
In that fixture, Osasuna held 52% possession and had 14 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target. Ante Budimir (27′) scored the winner for the home side.
The visitors, UD Almería had 4 shots with none on target.
04.01.24
La Liga
Osasuna 1- 0 Almeria
13.05.23
La Liga
Osasuna 3- 1 Almeria
12.09.22
La Liga
Almeria 0- 1 Osasuna
26.01.19
La Liga
Almeria 0- 1 Osasuna
08.09.18
La Liga
Osasuna 3- 1 Almeria
Almeria vs Osasuna Predicted Lineups
In UD Almería may well employ a 4-2-3-1 formation this time:
Predicted 11: Luís Maximiano, Marc Pubill, Cesar Montes, Edgar González, Álex Centelles, Marcos Peña, Lucas Robertone, Largie Ramazani, Jonathan Viera, Adrián Embarba and Leo Baptistao.
The Los Rojillos will likely play in a 4-2-3-1 system involving:
Predicted 11:Sergio Herrera, Johan Mojica, Jorge Herrando, Alejandro Catena, Jesús Areso, Unai Garcia, Rubén García, Moi Gómez, José Manuel Arnáiz, Jon Moncayola and Raul García De Haro.
Almeria vs Osasuna Prediction
Both sides Osasuna and UD Almería are struggling to make a breakthrough.
A draw is a high possibility, as an obvious winner is not in the cards. With these facts in mind, there will be an even match where the sides will hold the arms and play for a draw.
Predicted Scoreline: Almeria vs Osasuna (0-0)
Almeria vs Osasuna Betting tips
- Bet365
- Almeria – 2.18
- Draw – 3.28
- Osasuna – 2.75
- *odds subject to change
Where to watch Almeria vs Osasuna
- India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
- UK – ITV
- US – ESPN+
- Spain – HULU
Also Read: Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips