La Liga - Sevilla VS Osasuna Prediction

Spanish La Liga  -  Sevilla VS Osasuna
Match Time:03-12-2024 04:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Sevilla will face Osasuna in the concluding match of La Liga's 15th round at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. The home side, currently sitting in 12th place with 18 points, has struggled with consistency, recently securing a narrow win over Rayo Vallecano. However, they have not managed to defeat Osasuna in their last six encounters. Injuries to key players like Chidera Ejuke and Nianzou Kouassi may impact Sevilla's performance, although the return of Saul Niguez and Loic Bade could bolster their midfield and defense.

Osasuna, on the other hand, is performing well, currently positioned 7th in the standings and looking to push for European competition spots. Despite a recent draw with Villarreal, where they displayed a mixed performance, they remain a tough opponent. The absence of midfielder Lucas Torro due to suspension could affect their lineup, but Ante Budimir, their top scorer with eight goals, will play a crucial role in their attacking strategy.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Sevilla holds the edge in their encounters with Osasuna, winning 36 of the 82 matches played. However, the recent trend has seen Sevilla unable to secure victory against Osasuna in their last six meetings, including two draws last season. This pattern indicates that Osasuna has become a challenging opponent for the Nervionenses.

Prediction
Considering the current form and head-to-head statistics, a tightly contested match is anticipated, likely resulting in fewer goals. In fact, in seven of the last nine meetings between these teams, no more than two goals have been scored. Given Sevilla's recent struggles and Osasuna's solid defensive play, a total under 2.5 goals seems plausible. Additionally, the match is expected to feature a high number of corners, with both teams averaging significant corner statistics this season. A prediction of total over 8.5 corners is a reasonable expectation. Overall, a final score of 0-1 in favor of Osasuna appears likely, reflecting their recent dominance over Sevilla.

Pick: Osasuna will not lose