Osasuna vs Espanyol Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 La Liga, Spain

Estadio El Sadar Sun, 17 May - 5:00 PM

La Liga

Osasuna OSA

Espanyol ESY

KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 5:00 PM

Round 37 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Osasuna welcomes Espanyol to Estadio El Sadar for a pivotal La Liga regular season encounter in the 2025/2026 campaign. Sitting 13th in the standings, the hosts boast a power score of 77.12, edging out the 14th-placed visitors' 73.6 by a 3.5-point margin, marking Osasuna as the stronger side overall. Recent form tilts slightly toward the home team at 9.56 compared to Espanyol's 8.78, though specific match records remain unavailable. This mid-table battle carries weight for both squads aiming to climb the ladder. Home advantage at the passionate El Sadar could prove decisive, with Osasuna's structural superiority setting the tone. Set-piece metrics lack detailed xG data due to low confidence and proxy reliance, leaving open questions on dead-ball prowess. Efficiency and transition play insights are absent, heightening intrigue around open-play dynamics. Expect a competitive affair where fine margins define the outcome.

TL;DR

Structural: Osasuna possesses a 3.5-point power advantage over Espanyol with scores of 77.12 to 73.6.
Form: Home side Osasuna leads in form at 9.56 against Espanyol's 8.78.
Squad: Osasuna occupies 13th place while Espanyol sits 14th in La Liga standings.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for this matchup.
Transition: Transition play data not provided for either team.
Set pieces: Set-piece stats show low confidence with proxy data used and no xG available.
xVariable: xG information absent across set-piece categories for both squads.
Market: Osasuna 43.9% (Δ+0%) | Draw 32.2% (Δ+0%) | Espanyol 23.9% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

A. Lisci

J. González Álvarez

1.29

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

15 - 6 - 9

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Osasuna

43.88%

Draw

32.19%

Espanyol

23.92%

Team Power Ranking

77.12

73.6

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Osasuna

Espanyol

Power Score

77.12

73.6

League Position

Global Rank

139

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Osasuna — Opponent-weighted form score

Espanyol — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Osasuna Espanyol

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 30 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Osasuna OSA Home

30 matches

Espanyol ESY Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

+14

Goal Difference

-14

Data last updated: 2026-05-15T01:06:09+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

13 A. Fernández Abarisketa

19 V. Rosier

24 A. Catena Marugán

22 F. Boyomos

20 J. Galán Gil

7 J. Moncayola Tollar

6 L. Torró Marset

14 R. García Santos

16 M. Gómez Bordonado

2 I. Benito Sánchez

17 A. Budimir

13 M. Dmitrović

22 C. Romero Serrano

6 L. Cabrera Sasía

38 C. Riedel

23 O. El Hilali

20 A. Roca Vives

10 P. Lozano Vizuete

4 U. González de Zarate Quirós

2 Rubén Sáez

9 R. Fernández Jaén

8 E. Expósito Jaén

General Information

Date & Time :

May 17, 2026, 05:00 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Estadio El Sadar

Capacity :

23576

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Lineup

Manager ▼

A. Lisci Coach

Starting XI ▼

Aitor Fernández Goalkeeper

6.86

Valentin Rosier Defender

6.69

Javi Galán Defender

6.52

Enzo Boyomo Defender

6.69

Alejandro Catena Defender

6.89

Lucas Torró Midfielder

6.74

Jon Moncayola Midfielder

6.84

Moi Gómez Midfielder

6.83

Iker Benito Attacker

6.76

Rubén García Attacker

6.89

Ante Budimir Attacker

Manager ▼

J. González Álvarez Coach

Starting XI ▼

Marko Dmitrovic Goalkeeper

6.98

Ludovic Taillandier Defender

6.82

Carlos Romero Defender

6.83

Omar El Hilali Defender

6.72

Clemens Riedel Defender

6.71

Rubén Sánchez Midfielder

6.55

Urko González de Zárate Midfielder

6.56

Pol Lozano Midfielder

6.64

Antoniu Roca Midfielder

6.51

Edu Expósito Attacker

7.17

Roberto Fernández Attacker

6.74

CONCLUSION

Osasuna's home strength and marginal edges in power and form position them favorably against a closely matched Espanyol. The 3.5-point superiority underscores structural depth, potentially amplified by El Sadar's atmosphere. Lacking granular data on efficiency, transitions, and set pieces leaves room for surprises, yet the hosts' mid-table perch hints at resilience. Espanyol must counter effectively to exploit any lapses. This clash promises intensity, with Osasuna likely dictating tempo en route to a narrow victory. Fine details will separate the sides in a contest pivotal for climbing ambitions.

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