Villarreal vs Osasuna Prediction – La Liga

Villarreal currently sit in 5th position with 55 points from 15 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses. They recently secured a 1-0 victory against Espanyol, following a 3-0 defeat to Celta de Vigo in the match prior. Their form suggests they are relatively unaffected by home advantage, having recorded similar results both at home and away. Out of their last 30 matches, they have achieved 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses as visitors, scoring 23 goals and conceding 20, while their home record comprises 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with a tally of 30 goals scored and 21 conceded. Villarreal has accrued 14 points from a possible 30 in their last 10 matches at home. The most frequent half-time score at home has been 1-0. Their defence has shown vulnerability, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, yet they have maintained a consistent attack, scoring in 7 of those games. In their home fixtures, there’s been a tendency for goals, with 11 of their last 16 matches ending with more than 2.5 goals. Out of 33 league games, they have only managed to stage comebacks in 4 matches when conceding first.

Motivated by their recent win over Espanyol, Villarreal is expected to align in a 4-4-2 formation, seeking to leverage quick transitions with Thierno Barry and Ayoze Pérez spearheading their offensive efforts. Given their stronger squad, they are likely to adopt a more aggressive approach to exploit their technical prowess. However, they will be without Yéremy Pino due to suspension, along with injured players Tajon Buchanan and Ilias Akhomach.