Deportivo vs Osasuna – News and Probable Lineups

Deportivo La Coruna will aim to conclude a streak of six league games without a victory when they face Osasuna at Riazor this coming Monday evening.

The home team enters this match positioned 12th in La Liga, having garnered 11 points from 10 fixtures, while Osasuna sits just slightly lower on goal difference.

Match overview

Deportivo commenced their season positively in their first campaign back in the top division since 2017-18, collecting eight points from the first four matches.

However, they have faced a difficult period as of late, going six league matches in a row without a win, including three defeats in their last four La Liga games.

The latest of those defeats was a narrow 1-0 loss in last Saturday’s away match against Atletico Madrid, which extended their winless run against this opponent to 14 encounters.

Antonio Hidalgo’s squad managed to avoid a surprising defeat in their Copa del Rey matchup against sixth-tier Auriense midweek, as Jonathan Asp scored twice before Lusimi Cruz added another in a 3-0 triumph.

Having advanced to the second round, Depor will return to Riazor, where they have only lost once in five home matches this season, although three of those matches ended in draws, including their last two home fixtures against Real Betis and Levante.

Although they have not played Osasuna in the top flight since the 2016-17 season, they can draw confidence from not having lost any of their last five La Liga home games against them, maintaining clean sheets throughout those encounters (W2, D3).

On the other hand, Jagoba Arrasate is still relatively new in his second term as Osasuna head coach after taking over from Luis Miguel Ramis in mid-October.

Arrasate’s return was marked by a 2-0 triumph over Racing de Santander at El Sadar, but his side could not replicate that success in their subsequent match against Sevilla on Monday.

Goals from Isaac Romero and Felix Correia resulted in a 2-0 defeat for Osasuna, making it four away league losses in a row since their initial away win of the season by 2-1 against Celta Vigo at the end of August.

While they have struggled away from home in the league, Osasuna had a straightforward victory in their Copa del Rey match this week against sixth-tier Atletico Calatayud, with Raul Garcia scoring a hat-trick during a comfortable 6-0 win for the two-time finalists.

To achieve away success in the league, Osasuna needs to tighten up their defence, having conceded 17 goals in their first five away games in La Liga.

A solid defensive display will enhance their chances of securing their first top-flight win at Riazor over Deportivo since a 2-1 victory in December 2007.

Team News

Deportivo is likely to be missing defender Bright Ede, midfielder Marc Casado, and forward Zakaria Eddachouri.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has resumed training after undergoing meniscus surgery in September, but the fixture on Monday is expected to come too soon for the club’s top scorer.

In Aubameyang’s anticipated absence, Bil Nsongo will lead the attack, looking to score in consecutive home matches following his goal in the 1-1 draw against Levante.

As for the away team, Jorge Herrando and Romain Del Castillo will be unavailable due to adductor injuries, and Aimar Oroz is struggling with a hamstring problem.

Arrasate may decide to make at least one change to the squad that started Osasuna’s latest league match against Atletico, with Iker Munoz pushing for a place over Lucas Torro in midfield.

Ante Budimir will continue to spearhead the attack for the visitors, aiming to add to the seven goals he has netted in La Liga this season.

Deportivo La Coruna probable starting XI:

Roman; Altamira, Loureiro, Gimenez, Quagliata; Villares, Amatucci; Luismi, Soriano, Yeremay; Nsongo

Osasuna probable starting XI:

Fernandez; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Munoz, Moncayola; Ru. Garcia, Gomez, Dubasin; Budimir

Considering Osasuna’s difficulties on the road, it appears they may struggle to secure a win in this matchup. However, they could manage to earn at least a point against Deportivo, who have drawn three of their five home games this season.