Osasuna vs Alaves: Preview and Prediction

Osasuna vs Alaves
Spanish La Liga 2016/17
Date: Saturday, 5th November 2016,
Kick-Off at 17:30 UK
Venue: Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona).

Two of the promoted teams Osasuna and Alaves will battle it out on Saturday evening at Estadio El Sadar.

The Basque side Alaves looks the better of the two sides, as they have 10 points to their name and are in 15th position. However, they are just 3 points above their host who are in the 19th position in the relegation zone.

Alaves have managed just 2 wins in the La Liga this season which includes an away win against Champions Barcelona. Osasuna have won just a game this season, but have been in a better form than their visitors in recent games.

A win for Osasuna in this game will take tie them on same points with the Basque side and possibly take them out of the danger zone.

Osasuna vs Alaves: Head to Head Statistics

Alaves have been the better side in their previous 17 games against Osasuna. Alaves have won 9 games against Osasuna, drawn 2 and lost 6 games to Osasuna. Osasuna have also fallen behind in their home games against Alaves, they have lost 4, won 3 and drawn 1. However, both teams have score equal number of goals (12) at Estadio El Sadar.

The last 5 fixtures between the two sides have hugely favoured Alaves with 4 wins and a defeat. Also, Alaves have score at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 games against Osasuna keeping 3 clean sheets.

Osasuna vs Alaves: Prediction

Although the stats above points all fingers to Alaves as the better side, there are no favorite in the game. Both teams are in poor condition at the moment and the game could go either way.

Alaves will likely win the game and sink Osasuna more into the relegation zone. Also we expect the game to see above two goals.