The Matchday 38 clash in La Liga between Alaves and Osasuna will take place on May 24 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Alaves vs. Osasuna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Alaves
The Basques have performed excellently in their last two league matches. They first defeated Valencia at home (1-0) and then secured a similar victory away against Valladolid. As a result, Eduardo Coudet's side has pulled away from the relegation zone by four points, ensuring their place in La Liga for the next season.
- In their last six league matches, Alaves have only lost to Athletic (3 wins and 2 draws).
- A maximum of one goal was scored in five of Alaves' last league games.
- At least one team failed to score in 8 of Alaves' last 9 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Alaves (4-4-2)
Antonio Sivera – Facundo Garces, Manu Sanchez, Nahuel Tenaglia, Santiago Mouriño – Antonio Blanco, Jon Guridi, Ander Guevara, Carles Alena – Kike Garcia, Carlos Vicente.
Osasuna
Osasuna also enjoyed positive results in their last two rounds. Playing at home, Vicente Moreno's side defeated both Atletico and Espanyol with identical 2-0 scores. These victories have solidified their ninth-place position, giving them a chance to qualify for the Conference League or Europa League. To secure a spot in European competitions, Osasuna needs to win and hope for slip-ups from Rayo Vallecano and Celta, who are currently in 8th and 7th place, respectively.
- In their last nine La Liga matches, Osasuna has suffered only one defeat (5 wins and 3 draws).
- At least two goals were scored in 7 of Osasuna's last 8 La Liga games.
- The team failed to score in the first half in 12 of their last 13 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (4-4-2)
Sergio Herrera – Alejandro Catena, Jesus Areso, Juan Cruz, Enzo Boyomo – Pablo Ibanez, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz, Ruben Garcia – Bryan Zaragoza, Ante Budimir.
Referee
Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez (Spain)
Matches – 19 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 78;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 26%.
Match Prediction: Alaves vs. Osasuna
I give a slight edge to the visitors in this upcoming match. Osasuna has the motivation to perform in the final round, unlike the hosts. A draw is unlikely to satisfy Osasuna, as dropping two points could leave them without European competition. However, betting on a clear win for Vicente Moreno's side is risky, as Alaves are unbeaten and haven't conceded in their last three home matches in La Liga.
This encounter is unlikely to be high-scoring. Even at home, the Basques have not scored more than one goal in 13 consecutive league matches, and they have not conceded two or more goals in 12 of their last 13 home games in La Liga. Osasuna will find it challenging to break down such a defense. Moreover, the visitors have only scored two or more goals in 2 of their last 13 away matches, and they have not conceded more than one goal in 9 of their last 12 away league games.
My prediction: X2 and Total Under 2.5 goals