Comments and predictions for Osasuna vs Valencia: Sharp counterattacks

Latest Osasuna vs Valencia squad information

Osasuna welcome back Jesús Areso and Aimar Oroz after both missed the Celta Vigo game through suspension. Both are likely to be brought back into the starting line-up to bolster their defence and midfield.

Coach Vicente Moreno could continue with a 5-3-2 formation, with Bryan Zaragoza supporting Ante Budimir up front. Budimir, the team's main striker with 13 goals in La Liga this season, will still be Osasuna's best hope for a home win.

On the other side of the front line, Valencia still cannot have the service of Thierry Correia, the Portuguese right-back who is in the process of recovering from a long-term knee injury. In addition, coach Carlos Corberán has almost the strongest squad at hand.

Valencia are likely to make a few changes after their 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Hugo Duro and André Almeida could be brought into the starting line-up to add some attacking flair. Los Che's tactics could also change significantly as their three-man defence did not work in the previous game.

Valencia will likely return to a back four, with Diego Lopez likely to be given a chance to start up front, helping the team improve their away goalscoring ability.

Latest expected lineup Osasuna vs Valencia

Osasuna:

Herrera; Areso, Boyomo, Catena, Herrando, Bretones; Moncayola, Torro, Oroz; Budimir, Zaragoza

Valencia:

Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya; Pepelu, Barrenechea, Guerra; Almeida, Duro, D Lopez

Latest football commentary Osasuna vs Valencia

Osasuna are having a less than impressive season but still hold 12th place in the standings, with 32 points after 25 matches. They are only 3 points behind 6th-placed Rayo Vallecano, meaning the race for a European Cup ticket is still wide open if Osasuna makes good use of the remaining matches.

Vicente Moreno's side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo, but they had previously impressed with a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid. Osasuna also beat Real Sociedad in February, showing their ability to surprise strong opponents.

Home ground remains their key strength, as they have picked up 23 points from 13 games at El Sadar, making it a veritable fortress.

In the first leg this season, Osasuna and Valencia drew 0-0 at Mestalla. However, the history of the confrontation is leaning towards the away team, when Los Che won all 3 recent visits to Osasuna's field, including a 1-0 victory last season.

Valencia are having a season to forget, currently sitting 18th in the table with 23 points from 25 games. They are level on points with 17th-placed Las Palmas, but if they don't improve their form soon, relegation is a real possibility.

Carlos Corberán's side suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Atletico Madrid, ending a three-match unbeaten run in La Liga. The most worrying thing is Valencia's away form - they have not won any of their 12 away games this season, scoring just seven goals, an alarming number.

Valencia have won the Spanish league six times and have not been relegated since 1987, so if they fail to stay in La Liga this season it would be one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history.

However, Valencia still have reason to hope, as their history shows that they have a good record when facing Osasuna on away field. If they improve their attack and maintain a solid back line, they can absolutely win at least 1 point in this match.

Latest Osasuna vs Valencia score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Osasuna vs Valenciaas follows:

• Sportsmole:Osasuna 1-2 Valencia

• WhoScore:Osasuna 1-1 Valencia
• Our newspaper predicts:Osasuna 1-1 Valencia

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