Real Sociedad vs Osasuna Prediction – King’s Cup

The visiting team arrives at this stage of the King’s Cup (Round of 16) after a victory away (2-4), after extra time, against Huesca. This team is stronger when playing at home, as they have recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses as visitors in their last 30 games; compared to 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses at their home ground. In their last match in La Liga, they lost to Girona away (1-0). In their last 10 away games, Osasuna achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, showing a need to improve their defense, while their attack has been scoring consistently, finding the net in 7 of their last 10 games. In 15 matches, they conceded the opening goal 9 times but managed to turn the score around in 3 instances. Among their last 20 away matches in all competitions, one standout period saw them score 10 of their 22 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Osasuna enters this round following a loss, 1-0, in their visit to Girona’s stadium, a match valid for La Liga. It is important to note that the visitors reach this stage of the King’s Cup after eliminating Huesca in the previous match. The visiting team typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, favoring a slower style of play, primarily attacking through the central corridor. The three players targeted at the “enemy” goal will be Ante Budimir, Victor Muñoz, and Rubén García, with midfielder Aimar Oroz responsible for orchestrating and driving the team’s offensives. Iker Benito is unavailable for this game due to physical issues.