Alaves vs Osasuna – News and Probable Lineups

Osasuna aims to achieve consecutive victories in Spain’s top division as they continue their journey on Sunday night with an away match against Alaves.

The visiting team sits 10th in the La Liga standings, trailing behind sixth-placed Celta Vigo by just four points, while Alaves ranks 16th, three points clear of the relegation zone.

Match overview

Alaves was part of a thrilling encounter that saw seven goals against Celta Vigo in their last match, emerging victorious with an impressive 4-3 win over the top-six contenders.

The Blue and Whites astonishingly found themselves trailing 3-0 late in the first half but rallied to score four unanswered goals, securing a vital three points that positioned them in 16th place, three points above the relegation threat.

Quique Sanchez Flores has managed to accumulate four points in his three matches at the helm, and the Basque team can take solace from their strong home record, having lost only four of their 14 league games this season.

However, Alaves has not claimed victory against Osasuna since November 2016 and hasn’t beaten their guests at home since October 2015.

Osasuna has triumphed in six of their previous eight encounters, although their last meeting in the 2024-25 season ended in a 1-1 draw.

Osasuna also holds the advantage in the overall head-to-head record, having won 27 out of their last 50 matchups and recording 15 losses.

Entering this fixture, Osasuna comes off a victory, having edged past Girona 1-0 at home, with Ante Budimir scoring the sole goal of the match in the 80th minute.

Los Rojillos finished ninth in Spain’s top division last season, tied on points with eighth-place Rayo Vallecano, narrowly missing European qualification, and they find themselves in contention again as the season approaches its conclusion.

Indeed, Alessio Lisci’s side is currently 10th in the standings, four points shy of sixth-placed Celta Vigo, while being just one point behind Real Sociedad in seventh.

However, Osasuna has faced difficulties when playing away this season, managing only two victories from 15 outings, with 10 losses to their name.

Alaves La Liga form:

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Osasuna La Liga form:

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Team News

Alaves will welcome back Youssef Enriquez after a suspension, but Denis Suarez will miss out due to accumulating a significant yellow card in the match against Celta.

Carlos Protesoni remains uncertain due to a muscle issue; however, the home team is otherwise in good shape, and no surprises are expected in their starting lineup.

Toni Martinez was instrumental in the thrilling encounter against Celta, scoring twice and providing an assist, and the 28-year-old is set to continue in the attacking phase this weekend.

As for Osasuna, Iker Benito continues to be absent due to a long-term injury, but the visitors are otherwise fit for their match with Alaves on Sunday evening.

Head coach Lisci may choose to retain the same lineup that started against Girona prior to the March international break.

Budimir has had a standout season for Osasuna, finding the net 14 times in La Liga this year, and the Croat is expected to play a key role in attack.

Alaves probable starting XI:

Sivera; Jonny, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada; Perez, Guridi, Blanco, Rebbach; Martinez, Boye

Osasuna probable starting XI:

Herrera; Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Galan; Munoz, Moncayola; Ruben Garcia, Oroz, V Munoz; Budimir

Osasuna has struggled to find the net away from home this season, scoring just nine goals in La Liga, and they will face a confident Alaves side following their recent victory. We considered a draw but ultimately leaned towards Alaves edging this match.