Osasuna vs Valencia Prediction and Analysis: Sharp Counter-Attack

Latest Osasuna vs Valencia team news

Osasuna welcomes back Jesús Areso and Aimar Oroz after both missed the match against Celta Vigo due to suspensions. Both are likely to be included in the starting lineup to strengthen their defense and midfield.

Coach Vicente Moreno may continue to use a 5-3-2 formation, with Bryan Zaragoza supporting Ante Budimir up front. Budimir, the team's leading scorer with 13 goals in La Liga this season, will remain the biggest hope to help Osasuna aim for a home victory.

On the other side of the pitch, Valencia are still without Thierry Correia, the Portuguese right-back who is recovering from a long-term knee injury. However, coach Carlos Corberán has almost his strongest squad available.

Following their 0-3 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Valencia are likely to make some personnel changes. Hugo Duro and André Almeida could be included in the starting lineup to strengthen their attack. In addition, Los Che's tactics may change significantly, as their three-centre-back system proved ineffective in the previous match.

Valencia are likely to revert to a four-defender formation, with Diego López potentially given a starting spot in attack, helping the team improve their away goalscoring ability.

Latest predicted lineups for 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 match prediction: Osasuna vs Valencia

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

Coach Vicente Moreno's team recently suffered a 0-1 defeat against Celta Vigo, but they had previously impressed with a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid. Furthermore, Osasuna also defeated Real Sociedad in February, demonstrating their ability to spring surprises against strong opponents.

Their home ground remains a crucial asset, as they have earned 23 points from 13 matches at El Sadar, turning it into a veritable fortress.

In the first leg of this season, Osasuna and Valencia drew 0-0 at Mestalla. However, the head-to-head history favors the visitors, as Los Che have won all three of their most recent away matches against Osasuna, including a 1-0 victory last season.

Valencia are having a forgettable season, currently sitting 18th in the table with 23 points from 25 matches. They are level on points with 17th-placed Las Palmas, but if they don't improve their form soon, the threat of relegation will become a reality.

Coach Carlos Corberán's team just suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat against Atletico Madrid, ending their three-match unbeaten streak in La Liga. Most worrying is Valencia's away form – they haven't won a single away game in 12 matches this season, scoring only 7 goals, a worrying statistic.

Valencia have won the Spanish league six times and haven't 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 league's history.

Nevertheless, Valencia still have reason to hope, as their head-to-head record against Osasuna shows they have a good record away from home. If they improve their attack and maintain their defensive solidity, they could certainly secure at least one point in this match.

Latest Osasuna vs Valencia score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Osasuna vs Valenciaas follows:

• Sportsmole:Osasuna 1-2 Valencia

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

When and where can I watch Osasuna vs Valencia live?

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