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Osasuna vs Espanyol Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:15 UK time |
Venue | El Sadar |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Osasuna and Espanyol have been confirmed.
Osasuna Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Sergio Herrera, Iñigo Arguibide, Alejandro Catena, Rockson Yeboah, Diego Rico, Jon Moncayola, Iker Muñoz, Rubén García, Raúl García, Kike Barja, Ante Budimir
Substitutes: Raúl Moro, Enzo Boyomo, Abel Bretones, Jonathan Dubasin, Romain Del Castillo, Lucas Torró, Asier Osambela, Mauro Echegoyen, Aitor Fernández, Asier Bonel, Unai Santos, Rafa Fernández
Espanyol Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Marko Dmitrovic, Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera, Roger Hinojo, Urko González de Zárate, Edu Expósito, Marcos Fernández, Javi Hernández, Tyrhys Dolan, Roberto Fernández
Substitutes: Pere Milla, Rafel Bauzà, José Ángel, Gabriel Moscardo, Cala, Bryan Zaragoza, Pol Lozano, Unai Núñez, Ángel Fortuño, Jofre Carreras, Quilindschy Hartman, Vanja Drkusic
Osasuna vs Espanyol Immediate Reaction
Osasuna
Osasuna line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with Sergio Herrera protected by a central defensive partnership of Alejandro Catena and Rockson Yeboah, flanked by Iñigo Arguibide and Diego Rico. Jon Moncayola and Iker Muñoz provide balance at the base of midfield, sitting behind an attacking midfield trio of Rubén García, Raúl García, and Kike Barja. Experienced forward Ante Budimir leads the line as the focal point in attack.
Espanyol
Espanyol match the hosts in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marko Dmitrovic starting in goal behind full-backs Omar El Hilali and Roger Hinojo, and centre-backs Clemens Riedel and Leandro Cabrera. Edu Expósito and Urko González de Zárate form the double pivot in central midfield to anchor the team. Marcos Fernández, Javi Hernández, and Tyrhys Dolan provide creativity behind lone striker Roberto Fernández.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Reactive Bet Builder
The selected bet builder focuses heavily on Osasuna striker Ante Budimir alongside key match discipline markets. The four legs comprise Ante Budimir to score anytime, Ante Budimir to have over 3.5 shots, over 5.5 total match cards, and Kike Barja to be shown a card.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams deploying mirror 4-2-3-1 formations, Osasuna hold home advantage at El Sadar and feature proven firepower with Ante Budimir spearheading their attack. Espanyol field a solid midfield duo in Edu Expósito and Urko González de Zárate, but the hosts are favoured to carve out the decisive moments in front of their home supporters.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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