The Matchday 6 La Liga clash between Osasuna and Elche will take place on September 25 at the El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona. Osasuna vs. Elche: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Osasuna
Alessio Lisci's side suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Villarreal in the last round. This marks Osasuna's third loss of the current La Liga season, with all defeats occurring away from home. Furthermore, the team has failed to score more than one goal in five of their last six league matches. In the standings, the Pamplona club sits 13th with six points.
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in their last seven home matches in La Liga.
- The club has kept a clean sheet in their last five home league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in Osasuna's last five home La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-3-2)
Sergio Herrera – Abel Bretones, Alejandro Catena, Valentin Rosier, Juan Cruz, Enzo Boyomo – Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torro, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir, Victor Munoz.
Midfielders Moises Gomez and Aimar Oroz are unavailable due to injuries. Defender Valentin Rosier is suspended.
Elche
Eder Sarabia's side defeated Oviedo 1-0 at home in the last round. As a result, Elche extended their unbeaten run in La Liga, considering their previous top-flight stint, to ten matches (4 wins, 6 draws). Additionally, the team kept a clean sheet for the second time in the current championship. The club has nine points and occupies a high fifth place in the standings.
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 9 away La Liga matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
- The club has not scored more than once in 14 of their last 15 away league games.
- Elche has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 away La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Elche (4-4-2)
Inaki Pena – Josan, Alvaro Nunez, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas – German Valera, Aleix Febas, Martin Netu, Rodrigo Mendoza – Andre Silva, Rafa Mir.
Defender Adria Pedrosa, midfielder Martin Netu, and forward Alvaro Rodriguez will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Adrian Cordero (Spain)
Matches – 22 (La Liga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 98;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 36%.
Match Prediction: Osasuna vs. Elche
Osasuna has been performing very confidently at home lately and will aim to extend their winning home streak in La Liga, which currently stands at six matches. During this run, the team has defeated not only mid-table and lower-ranked teams but also Atlético Madrid. Moreover, in their last five home La Liga matches, the club has kept a clean sheet.
Elche started the current championship impressively, but they have earned 7 of their 9 points in home games. Furthermore, during their previous stint in the top Spanish division, the team did not impress with their away results: in the 2022/23 season, the club suffered 13 defeats in 19 away La Liga encounters. Additionally, Elche has lost twice in their last three visits to Osasuna in the league.
I believe the hosts will secure three points in this match. My prediction: Osasuna to win