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Osasuna vs Espanyol Match Summary
Competition | Spanish Primera Division (LaLiga) |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:15 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | El Sadar, Pamplona |
Osasuna host Espanyol at El Sadar on Saturday, with the hosts marginal favourites in a fixture that has been tight and testy over the years. Our Osasuna vs Espanyol prediction leans towards goals.
Osasuna flew out of the blocks, going unbeaten in their first three games and winning two, before a heavy 5-2 defeat at Deportivo Alaves brought them back down to earth last time out.
Espanyol won their opening game of the campaign but have gone off the boil since, failing to win any of their following three, most recently drawing 1-1 with Sevilla at the RCDE Stadium.
These two are level over their last six meetings in all competitions, with two wins apiece and two draws, so there is little to separate them on that record.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Form
Osasuna made a strong start, unbeaten in their first three LaLiga games with two wins, only for that run to end in a 5-2 hammering at Deportivo Alaves. They sit eighth in the table and lean on their aerial strength and set-piece defending. Ante Budimir is the man in form up top, scoring in each of his last three league outings.
Espanyol opened with a win but have not tasted victory in any of their next three, the latest a 1-1 draw against Sevilla. They rank 12th in the table and thrive attacking down the flanks and on the counter. Javi Hernández is the creative spark, providing assists in three of his last four LaLiga appearances.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Osasuna: Jorge Herrando (Injured/out), Aimar Oroz (Injured/out), Moi Gómez (Injured/out), Valentin Rosier (Injured/doubtful)
Espanyol: Javi Puado (Injured/out), Kike García (Injured/out)
Osasuna
Osasuna are without a clutch of players, with Jorge Herrando, Aimar Oroz and Moi Gómez all ruled out through injury. Valentin Rosier remains a doubt having been sidelined for over a month. That still leaves Ante Budimir leading the line, the danger man Espanyol will need to keep quiet.
Espanyol
Espanyol have a couple of concerns of their own up front. Javi Puado is still recovering from a serious knee injury and is not expected back until at least October, while Kike García picked up a problem earlier this month and has been ruled out until December.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Predicted Lineup
Osasuna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Herrera; Arguibide, Yeboah, Catena, Bretones; Muñoz, Moncayola; Castillo, R. García, Dubasin; Budimir
Espanyol
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Dmitrovic; Hilali, Cabrera, Núñez, Hinojo; Expósito, Moscardo; Cala, J. Hernández, Dolan; R. Fernández
Osasuna vs Espanyol Key Stats & Match Facts
The head-to-head is dead even across the last six meetings, with two wins each and two draws.
Espanyol have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 matches vs Osasuna (LaLiga).
Ante Budimir has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances (LaLiga).
Ante Budimir has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 7 appearances vs Espanyol (LaLiga).
Osasuna sit eighth in the table, with Espanyol 12th.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one shapes up as a tight, evenly matched affair, and the numbers back that up with a projected 1-1 draw. Osasuna edge the favourites tag at home in this Osasuna vs Espanyol clash, but with both attacks capable, we expect goals at both ends. Prediction: 1-1.
Best Bets
Back Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects an aggregate 2.67 match goals, split 1.56 to Osasuna and 1.12 to Espanyol, and that read leaves plenty of value in the over.
Back Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. With a 53.08% read on both teams finding the net and both sides individually projected to score, this sits neatly alongside the goals angle and offers a tidy edge on the price.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Bet Builder
Our four-leg Osasuna vs Espanyol bet builder tips combine Ante Budimir to score anytime, Budimir over 3.5 shots, over 5.5 total cards and Kike Barja to be shown a card.
Budimir is the obvious anchor. He has scored in each of his last three LaLiga outings and is Osasuna's clear focal point, so anytime goalscorer is a sensible starting leg.
The Croatian is also firing off plenty of efforts, attempting 4+ shots in three of his last four league appearances, which makes over 3.5 shots a strong follow-on for the Osasuna vs Espanyol bet builder tips.
This fixture tends to get messy, and with Espanyol picking up 2+ cards in five of their last six meetings with Osasuna (LaLiga), over 5.5 total cards has plenty behind it.
Kike Barja rounds it off, the midfielder having been carded in two of his last three appearances in LaLiga, a natural fit for a fixture this stubborn.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 16/1 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere.
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Osasuna vs Espanyol Talking Points
This is a proper coin-toss of a fixture, and the Osasuna vs Espanyol betting odds reflect that, with the hosts rated 132/100 (10Bet) and the visitors as long as 12/5 (Skybet) to win. Osasuna will fancy their aerial power and set-piece work against an Espanyol side that struggles defending set pieces, and Ante Budimir is the standout threat having scored in each of his last three league outings. Espanyol, though, carry a real edge on the counter and attacking down the wings, and the head-to-head is perfectly level at two wins apiece across the last six meetings. Expect a niggly, card-heavy afternoon between two sides who know each other well.
Osasuna vs Espanyol Predictions FAQs
When is the Osasuna vs Espanyol Spanish Primera Division game?
The match takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, kicking off at 15:15 UK time.
Where is Osasuna vs Espanyol being played?
The match is being played at El Sadar in Pamplona.
What competition is Osasuna vs Espanyol in?
The match is part of the Spanish Primera Division.
Who is the top player to watch in Osasuna vs Espanyol?
Ante Budimir is Osasuna's key threat, having scored in each of his last three LaLiga appearances.
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