Read our Alaves vs Osasuna prediction with the latest betting tips, odds, and projected lineups ahead of Sunday's Spanish Primera Division clash.
Alaves vs Osasuna Match Summary
Competition | Spanish Primera Division (LaLiga) |
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Match Date | Sunday 6 September 2026 |
Match Time | 17:30 UK time (16:30 UTC) |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz |
Two of LaLiga's early-season overachievers collide at Mendizorroza, with Alaves vs Osasuna pitting fourth against sixth after a bright opening to the campaign for both.
Alaves have made a phenomenal start, unbeaten in their first three games and sitting fourth on seven points. The home crowd will fancy their side to keep that run going.
Osasuna are right on their coat-tails, level on seven points and separated only by goal difference after a draw and back-to-back wins over Celta Vigo and Getafe.
History leans heavily towards the visitors. Osasuna are undefeated in their last nine away matches against Alaves in all competitions, a run the hosts badly want to end.
Alaves vs Osasuna Form
Alaves have flown out of the blocks, unbeaten in their opening three games and taking seven points to sit fourth in the table. They rank fifth for form heading into this fixture, are strong from counter attacks and set pieces, and Lucas Boye has led the line with real purpose.
Osasuna are matching them stride for stride, level on seven points in sixth after drawing their opener then beating Celta Vigo and Getafe. Ante Budimir is the danger man, having scored penalties in both wins, and the visitors are stubborn, comfortable coming from behind and defending set pieces.
Alaves vs Osasuna Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Alaves: Toni Martinez (Injured/out), Mikel Rodriguez (Injured/doubtful)
Osasuna: Jorge Herrando (Injured/out), Aimar Oroz (Injured/out), Valentin Rosier (Injured/doubtful)
Alaves
Toni Martinez picked up an injury last week and is set to be sidelined until the middle of September. Mikel Rodriguez suffered a knee injury this week, so he is a doubt for this one and faces a late fitness test.
Osasuna
Valentin Rosier could miss out for the visitors, having been out for over a month, and he remains a doubt. Jorge Herrando and Aimar Oroz both picked up injuries earlier this week and have been ruled out.
Alaves vs Osasuna Predicted Lineup
Alaves
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Sivera; Otto, Koski, Tenaglia; Rebbach, Blanco, Suarez, Ibanez, A. Perez; Boye, Manas
Osasuna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Herrera; Bretones, Boyomo, Catena, Arguibide; Munoz, Moncayola; M. Gomez, R. Garcia, Dubasin; Budimir
Alaves vs Osasuna Key Stats & Match Facts
Osasuna are undefeated in their last nine away matches against Alaves in all competitions.
Osasuna have won without conceding in six of their last nine matches against Alaves (LaLiga).
Ante Budimir has scored in six of his last seven appearances against Alaves (LaLiga).
Osasuna have received two or more cards in 10 of their last 10 matches against Alaves (LaLiga).
There have been 10 or more shots on target in four of the last four meetings between the sides (LaLiga).
Alaves vs Osasuna Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of a tight, physical afternoon between two sides who have started the season level on points. The projection points to a 1-1 draw, and with Osasuna's excellent recent record on these travels, we would not be surprised to see the spoils shared. Alaves are marginal favourites at 13/10 with Bet365, but this looks a genuinely close fixture.
Best Bets
Nahuel Tenaglia to record over 1.5 tackles. Tenaglia anchors the Alaves back three and will be busy dealing with Osasuna's direct, wide attacking play. The numbers back him to clear this line comfortably, making it a sensible starting point.
Ante Budimir to commit over 1.5 fouls. Osasuna's lone striker throws himself into aerial and physical duels against three centre-backs, and that battling style tends to rack up fouls. With a strong projection behind him, this offers real value at plus-money prices.
Alaves vs Osasuna Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on Osasuna's talisman and a card-happy meeting: Budimir over 1.5 shots on target, Budimir over 2.5 shots, Lucas Boye to be carded and both teams to score.
Budimir over 1.5 shots on target is the anchor. He has recorded two or more shots on target in seven of his last seven appearances against Alaves in LaLiga.
The second Budimir leg follows the same theme. He has attempted three or more shots in six of his last seven meetings with Alaves in LaLiga.
Lucas Boye to be shown a card fits a fiery fixture. Boye has been carded in three of his last four appearances against Osasuna in LaLiga.
Both teams to score rounds it off. Two evenly matched sides who both found the net in a 2-2 draw last time out at Mendizorroza make this a fair addition.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 15/1 and is as short as 7/1 elsewhere.
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Alaves vs Osasuna Talking Points
Even Osasuna respect the challenge here, with their boss describing Alaves as an uncomfortable, orderly and rigorous team that applies heavy pressure. Lucas Boye is flying, having grabbed the winner in the 1-0 victory over Villarreal, while Ante Budimir arrives with penalties in both of Osasuna's recent wins over Celta Vigo and Getafe. The head-to-head numbers tell their own story, with Osasuna having scored two or more goals in four of their last six meetings against Alaves in LaLiga, and the visitors winning without conceding in six of their last nine against the hosts. It all points to a stubborn, physical contest at Mendizorroza.
Alaves vs Osasuna Predictions FAQs
When is the Alaves vs Osasuna Spanish Primera Division game?
The match takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026, kicking off at 17:30 UK time (16:30 UTC).
Where is Alaves vs Osasuna being played?
The fixture is being played at Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
What competition is Alaves vs Osasuna in?
Alaves vs Osasuna is taking place in the Spanish Primera Division.
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