This Sunday, September 14, Osasuna will face Rayo Vallecano in the fourth round of La Liga. Here’s a look at the matchup along with our prediction.
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Match preview
Osasuna finished ninth in La Liga last season and has made efforts to keep their main players while adding new talent to build on their achievements.
The new season has been mixed for Osasuna; they have three points from three matches, earning a narrow victory against Valencia but suffering losses to Real Madrid and Espanyol.
Despite the defeats, Osasuna has shown strong defensive play and created several scoring opportunities but has faced some bad luck. Playing at home could give them the edge they need.
Rayo Vallecano ended last season in eighth place, qualifying for the Conference League. They have already played two additional matches, winning against Belarusian team Neman with a 5-0 aggregate score in the European playoffs.
In La Liga, Rayo has started well, winning 3-1 against Girona, drawing 1-1 with Athletic, and holding last season’s champions, Barcelona, to a draw. Rayo looks to control the game with possession and aggressive attacking plays.
Probable lineups
Osasuna: Herrera, Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz, Gomez, Torro, Oroz, Moncayola, Muñoz, Budimir
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Ratiu, Felipe, Lejeune, Chavarría, De Frutos, Lopez, Ciss, Garcia, Palazón, Diaz
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five encounters, Rayo has won three, Osasuna has one, and one match ended in a draw.
- Rayo has found the net in four of their last five meetings.
- Seven of Osasuna’s recent official matches have had two goals or fewer.
Prediction
This match is likely to be competitive and closely contested. Both teams are currently having difficulty finishing their chances, although they appear solid in defense. My prediction for this match: under 2.5 goals at 1.6