Osasuna vs Elche – Following their draw with Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey, Osasuna came into this encounter with a 1-1 record.
Osasuna had 24% of the game’s control and only attempted one shot on goal, which missed. Pablo Ibáez was the lone scorer for Osasuna (116′).
Athletic Bilbao had one attempt at goal, and it was successful. Athletic Bilbao’s Iaki Williams struck in the 33rd minute. Athletic Bilbao prevailed after additional time.
The frequency of 0–0 scores has become a recurring trend in recent Osasuna matches. If we look at their prior six games before this one, a wager on “Both Teams to Score” would have lost in five of them. Of course, such a pattern might not continue into this game.
In the eight games prior to this encounter, Osasuna had never lost to Elche CF in a league tie. a protracted winning streak.
In their last three league games, they have failed to defeat Elche CF, and they have gone four league games without a victory at home. Fans are becoming agitated.
Elche CF and their traveling fans will be hoping for a better outcome in this one after losing their previous La Liga match against Barcelona.
Elche CF had 41% of the ball during that encounter and made 15 attempts on goal, with two of them going in. Barcelona had 12 attempts, 6 of which were on goal. For Barcelona, goals were made by Ferrán Torres (70′), Ansu Fati (56′), and Robert Lewandowski (20′, 66′).
Elche CF’s strikers have only managed to score four goals in their last six games, which is a disappointing result. The opposing sides’ combined goal totals in those games against Los Franjiverdes have also equaled 11.
Osasuna vs Elche – Betting Analysis
Looking at their most recent meetings, which date back to April 22, 2019, Osasuna has won 2, Elche CF has lost 0, and there have been four ties.
In total, 15 goals were scored during this time span between them, with 9 coming from Los Rojillos and 6 coming from Los Franjiverdes. That equals 2.5 goals per game on average.
Elche CF and Osasuna last faced off in a league encounter on La Liga match day 18 on 22 January 2023, which ended with a 1-1 tie.
Elche CF had 42% of the ball at that point, attempted 13 goals, and scored four of them. Carmona (67′) was the only member of their team to register a goal.
Four of Osasuna’s eight shots on goal were successful. The goal was scored at 20′ by Ezequiel Vila. Alejandro Muiz Ruiz served as the judge for the game.
Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate will be relieved that there are no fitness concerns of any kind going into this matchup thanks to a completely healthy and prepared squad.
Sergio Herrera, Nacho Vidal, Unai Garcia, Aridane Hernández, Juan Cruz, Pablo Ibáez, Lucas Torró, Aimar Oroz Huarte, Rubén Garca, Ante Budimir, and Enrique Barja appear to be the probable starters for Los Rojillos in a 4-3-3 formation.
Sebastián Beccacece, manager of Elche CF, has no fitness concerns whatsoever going into this game because he has a fully injury-free squad to choose from.
With Edgar Badia, Helibelton Palacios, Pedro Bigas, Lautaro Blanco, José ngel Carmona, Omar Mascarell, Gerard Gumbau, Carlos Clerc, Tete Morente, Pere Milla, and Fidel in the roster, we think Los Franjiverdes are most likely to start the game with a 3-4-3 formation.
We believe that Elche CF can score against this Osasuna team, though it is doubtful that it will be sufficient to prevent a loss.
What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the betting prices for the match in the 90 min. result market, staking on Osasuna is available for 1.78, a bet on the game finishing all-square is 3.5 and staking on the win for Elche CF comes in at 5.05. Those are the best returns on offer right now.
Osasuna vs Elche – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Home Win or Draw
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