This week, Osasuna looks to build up their momentum in La Liga with four straight wins when they take on Granada. The match schedules for Friday at the Estadio El Sadar, with kickoff at 10 pm.
The home side is 5th in league with 17 points from their first nine games, while the away side is 17th in league with 6 points from their first eight games.
Osasuna has excelled in La Liga this season, winning five and losing two of its nine games to date, which puts it in fifth place, tied with runner-up Real Madrid.
Jagoba Arrasate, appointed head coach over the summer, has played an important role in the team’s undeniable improvement.
Osasuna has ranked 10th and 11th in the previous two seasons, and it seems that they are ready for a spot in the top half of the table this season.
The last three games in the league, Los Rojillos have won four of the last five, beating Alaves, Mallorca, Rayo Vallecano, and Villarreal.
On the other hand, Granada failed to win the first seven games of the season, drawing three and losing four to collect three points, which put them in the relegation zone.
But before the international break, the team managed to put their first three points on the board when they beat Sevilla 1-0 thanks to a performance in the first half of Ruben Rochina.
Osasuna vs. Granada Head to Head
Both sides have 18 games against each other with Osasuna taking five wins while Granada with eight wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Villarreal 1-2 Osasuna
- Osasuna 2-1 Deportivo Alaves
- Osasuna 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Mallorca 2-3 Osasuna
- Osasuna 1-3 Real Betis
Away
- Granada 1-0 Sevilla
- Celta Vigo 1-0 Granada
- Granada 2-3 Real Sociedad
- Barcelona 1-1 Granada
- Granada 1-2 Real Betis
Osasuna Team News
Kike will miss Osasuna’s upcoming match in La Liga against Granada, so Avila should get some playing time. Although Aridane Hernandez was missing again, Ante Budimir and Jonas Ramalho proved their fitness before kick-off on Friday evening.
Granada Team News
Angel Montoro and Victor Diaz are doubtful to play after struggling against Sevilla, while Granada’s Yan Eteki and Neyder Lozano will not participate due to injuries. However, it is expected to be a very similar team that will face the upcoming friendly matches under Julen Lopetegui‘s guidance.
Prediction and Odds
We expect a relatively close game on Friday night but expect Osasuna to have enough quality to bring another three points on the board.
- Osasuna Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- Both Teams to Score
