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Valencia vs Osasuna Prediction: Los Che look to build on first win

Valencia claimed their first win of the new season at the weekend and this midweek face a solid Osasuna outfit

 
12:09pm on Tuesday 24th September 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Valencia had to wait until this past weekend for their first win of the new season and will look to build on that when they face Osasuna.

Los Che are currently down in 19th and face an Osasuna side who have performed admirably to sit in eighth.

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Valencia Recent Form

Valencia worryingly lost four and drew one of their opening five games, with the defeats coming against Barcelona, Celta, Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid.

On Saturday, they finally claimed all three points in a game as they ran out 2-0 home winners against Girona.

Valencia Injury News

Valencia's poor start hasn't been aided by a lengthy injury list as at the moment, Hugo Duro, Jose Gaya, Jaume Domenech and Mouctar Diakhaby remain out, while Rafa Mir is still suspended by the club.

Last Valencia Lineup

Here's how Valencia lined up against Girona.

Osasuna Recent Form

Osasuna's form has been a lot better than Valencia's but still up and down, as they have three wins, two losses and a draw from six games.

Their victories came against Mallorca, Celta and Las Palmas, while the losses were at the hands of Girona and Rayo Vallecano.

Osasuna Injury News

There are no fresh injury concerns for Osasuna, but Iker Munoz and Kike Barja remain out.

Last Osasuna Lineup

Here's how Osasuna lined up against Las Palmas.

Valencia - Player To Watch

Valencia have struggled this campaign but one of their most consistent performers has been Pepelu in the middle of the pitch. He was Man of the Match in the Girona win at the weekend.

26 yrs - M, DM (C) - Valencia
81
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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532
Played matches
6
0
2
Tackles Won P90
1.02
Duels won P90
4.23
Successful passing %
83%
Final third passes P90
21.65

Osasuna - Player To Watch

Ante Budimir scored his first goal of the season in Osasuna's last game so he'll be looking to crack on and gain a bit of form.

33 yrs - S (C) - Osasuna
80
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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Played matches
6
1
1
Shots P90
2.23
Shots On target P90
0.67
Successful passing %
63%
Final third passes P90
7.35

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Valencia vs Osasuna - Prediction

Valencia may have won at the weekend, but confidence at the Mestalla is still low and Osasuna will fancy themselves to get at least a draw.

Scoreline prediction - Valencia 1-1 Osasuna

Valencia vs Osasuna - Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

- Valencia have scored in every home game this season

- Both teams have found the back of the net in each of Osasuna's last three games

Recent Ratings

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Osasuna
  Average Match Rating  
6.6
  Home  
6.0
5.3
  Away  
5.4
5.8
  Total  
5.6

Match statistics

Valencia
Statistics
Osasuna
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
4
7
Draws
6
5
Losses
10
8
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
16
26
Goals Per Game
0.80
1.30
More > 2.5 Goals
8
10
More > 3 Goals
5
6
Scored First in a Match
8
13
Scored Both Halves
1
6
Won More > 1 Goal
1
3
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
26
31
Did Not Score
8
5
Both Teams Scored
8
11
Kept Clean Sheet
7
4
Won Without Conceding
4
4
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
579
566
Possession
45
45
Passes
393
386
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
10
10
Shots on Target
3.58
3.47
Goals out of Shots
0.10
0.13
Crosses
19
21
Offsides
2.80
2.06
Penalties
0.20
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.35
0.20
Tackles Won
10
9.50
Clearances
20
18
Interceptions
8.10
6.95
Own Goals
0.05
0.05
Aerials Won
12
18
Total Shots Conceded
12
11
Shots on Target Conceded
4.40
4.30
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.13
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
12
14
Yellow Cards
1.45
1.95
Red Cards
0.05
0.05

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