Osasuna vs Mallorca – News and Probable Lineups

Mallorca will strive to prevent a fifth consecutive defeat in Spain’s top division as they face Osasuna away on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors currently sit 18th in the La Liga standings, two points behind 17th-placed Elche, while Osasuna occupies the 10th position, trailing sixth-placed Celta Vigo by seven points.

Match overview

Osasuna will come into Saturday’s clash following a 1-0 loss to Valencia, a result that halted their six-match unbeaten streak in Spain’s top tier.

Alessio Lisci’s squad secured four wins in six league outings between January 17 and February 21, a performance that propelled them to 10th in the league.

Osasuna is just seven points shy of sixth-placed Celta Vigo and remains in contention for a European spot, with most of their achievements this season stemming from a solid home performance.

Indeed, Los Rojillos have amassed 24 points from 12 league encounters at home, suffering only two defeats throughout this run.

Remarkably, Osasuna has gone unbeaten in their previous four league meetings against Mallorca, though three of those matches ended in draws, including a 2-2 tie in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

Mallorca’s last win over Osasuna was in December 2023, and they have only managed a single victory in their last seven encounters against Saturday’s rivals.

It’s undeniable that this season has been particularly challenging for Los Piratas, who are deeply immersed in a fight to maintain their status at this level of competition.

Martin Demichelis has taken over as head coach, assuming control at the end of February, but his debut match was a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Real Sociedad.

Mallorca has endured four straight losses in league play, with their last victory coming from a 4-1 triumph against Sevilla at home in early February.

Currently, the Pirates languish in 18th place in the La Liga table with 24 points, two points behind 17th-placed Elche, while holding a slim three-point cushion over 19th-placed Levante.

Osasuna La Liga form:

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Mallorca La Liga form:

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Team News

Osasuna will see Aimor Oroz return to their squad on Saturday, as the forward is available again following a one-match suspension.

Iker Benito remains sidelined due to a long-term knee issue, but apart from that, the home side is in good condition for the fixture against Mallorca.

Ante Budimir is enjoying another strong campaign, having found the net 14 times across all competitions, and the Croat is expected to feature prominently in the attack.

For Mallorca, Takuma Asano, Jan Salas, and Marash Kumbulla will again be absent due to injury concerns, but there are no new fitness worries for the visitors.

Similar to Osasuna, Mallorca has a forward who is having an excellent season, as Vedat Muriqi has scored 16 goals in Spain’s top division this year.

No surprises are anticipated in the Mallorca lineup for this match, with Samu Costa likely to retain his position in the heart of midfield.

Osasuna probable starting XI:

Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Herrando, Galan; Moncayola, Torro; Munoz, Oroz, Moro; Budimir

Mallorca probable starting XI:

Novel; Maffeo, Valgent, Raillo, Mojica; Darder, Mascarell, Costa; Joseph, Muriqi, Virgil

Given Osasuna’s impressive home performance this season, it’s challenging to support anything other than a home victory, especially considering Mallorca’s recent difficulties.