Match Overview
Osasuna and Deportivo Alaves take each other on in a match that will be contested quite bitterly by the two teams in the Spanish La Liga competition at the Estadio el Sadar. The visiting side's attackers are known to weave gaps past their opposition defenders, but it will be a tough ask for them to do so in this game given Osasuna's defenders are known for their marking skills.
Key Highlights
It has to be remembered that the home team are ranked 10th in goals scored per match (1.2 goals); their attackers have not been at their best this season. This is further drilled home by the fact that they are ranked 16th in shots on target per match (3.5 shots). Johan Mojica has created the most big chances for Osasuna (5).
Injury Report
Osasuna will have to make do without the services of Juan Cruz, Ruben Pena and Jose Arnaiz among others whereas for Deportivo Alaves, Luis Rioja and Alex Sola are among the players who may not available for selection.
Prediction
Deportivo Alaves, who are known for their fine skills with the ball at their feet, are ranked 16th in goals scored per match (1 goal). What will worry them even further is that they have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches. They are also ranked 8th in goals conceded per match (1.2 goals). We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game.
SPAIN. LA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
04/Mar 20:00 Osasuna VS Deportivo Alaves | 1:0 (0:0,1:0) |