Espanyol will welcome Osasuna to the RCDE Stadium for their La Liga clash on Sunday evening. The hosts have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the new 2025/26 season so far, picking up a total of four points from their opening two games.
Meanwhile, visitors Osasuna have had a mixed start to their campaign, with one win and one defeat from their opening two matches and three points in total. It will no doubt be interesting to see how both teams match up against each other come Sunday evening.
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Espanyol vs Osasuna prediction: A point apiece for both sides?
Key stats
- Espanyol are unbeaten in their last six games in total in all competitions, winning four of them.
- Osasuna have won two of their previous three matches across all competitions.
- Osasuna are unbeaten in the previous nine H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-1 Osasuna
With both teams already having a win under their belt even so early in the season, Espanyol and Osasuna are expected to approach this game with confidence. We can see the spoils being shared, with not too many goals as has been the case in the most recent H2Hs.
Pre-game odds and probability: Espanyol have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Espanyol have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to grab hold of all three points on home soil. Interestingly, a draw and an Osasuna victory away from home are separated by just 1.5%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Osasuna aiming to make it 10 unbeaten
As mentioned before, Osasuna are an impressive unbeaten streak of nine straight H2Hs against Espanyol in all competitions. The last eight meetings have been pretty low-scoring, with just two or fewer goals scored in total in each of those, so do not expect too much goalmouth action here.
Spain La Liga 18/05/25
Osasuna
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 14/12/24
Espanyol
Osasuna
Spain La Liga 04/02/23
Espanyol
Osasuna
Spain La Liga 20/10/22
Osasuna
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 08/05/22
Espanyol
Osasuna
Espanyol preview: Hernandez the only injury doubt
Espanyol are expected to be without the services of Javi Hernandez through injury. Otherwise, the hosts have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Cabrera, Rubio, Romero; Dolan, Lozano, Exposito, Milla; Puado & Fernandez
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
L
Leganes
3
Espanyol
2
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
L
Real Betis
2
Espanyol
1
Spain La Liga 27/04/25
L
Villarreal
1
Espanyol
0
Spain La Liga 22/04/25
D
Valencia
1
Espanyol
1
Spain La Liga 18/04/25
W
Getafe
0
Espanyol
1
Osasuna preview: Bretones out with suspension
Abel Bretones is out with suspension for Osasuna, but they have no fresh injury concerns to report heading into this clash. Thus, the visitors should be expected to name a strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Herrera (GK); Catena, Boyomo, Cruz; Rosier, Torro, Gomez, Moncayola; Oroz, Budimir & Munoz
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
D
Real Betis
1
Osasuna
1
Spain La Liga 03/05/25
L
Villarreal
4
Osasuna
2
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
W
Sevilla
0
Osasuna
1
Spain La Liga 20/04/25
W
Valladolid
2
Osasuna
3
Spain La Liga 13/04/25
W
Girona
1
Osasuna
2
Player to watch: Omar El Hilali
If reports are to be believed, Omar El Hilali has been linked with a potential move to Barcelona before the summer transfer window closes. Espanyol will be desperate to kep hold of the full-back, who is sure to show off his qualities at home to Osasuna in their La Liga clash on Sunday evening.