After a tough start, Girona are targeting their first win of the new season on Thursday. Our Girona vs Osasuna prediction considers whether either team will be able to claim the win.
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Girona vs Osasuna prediction: Visitors to take a point with Budimir on target
Key stats
- Our Girona vs Osasuna betting tips take into account that the visitors are unbeaten in six league games overall.
- They’ve been involved in three 1-1 draws over that period.
- Girona have only won one of their last nine matches, including friendlies.
Correct score prediction: Girona 1-1 Osasuna
Girona are very much still in a process of rebuilding after losing the likes of Savio, who has joined Man City, as well as Artem Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia in this summer. Their replacements look quite significantly inferior on paper and may take time to adapt to Michel’s methods.
Osasuna take confidence into the game after a positive weekend result, and may leave with a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Girona still the clear favourites
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Girona vs Osasuna odds with an implied probability of 60.0% that they win the game.
The Catalans head into this after a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Atletico Madrid at the weekend.
Meanwhile Osasuna got one over on their old boss, with Ruben Garcia’s goal sealing a 1-0 home victory over Mallorca.
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Most recent H2Hs: Michel’s men targeting third straight win
Our Girona vs Osasuna prediction suggests the Pamplona side will have better luck this year after losing both meetings last season. Four of the last five clashes have seen both teams score.
Spain Primera Liga 09/03/24
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Spain Primera Liga 04/11/23
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Elite Club Friendlies 14/12/22
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Girona preview: New signings to feature
Recent arrivals Bojan Miovski and Yaser Asprilla could feature. Michel’s only absentee is expected to be Valery, but many of his new arrivals are short on minutes and are unlikely to be ready to play the whole game.
Predicted Lineup: Gazzaniga (GK), Miguel Gutierrez, Blind, Krejci, Arnau Martinez, Ivan Martin, Romeu, Van de Beek, Gil, Miovski & Tsygankov
Spain Primera Liga 01/09/24 W Sevilla 0 Girona 2 Spain Primera Liga 29/08/24 W Osasuna 0 Girona 4 Spain Primera Liga 25/08/24 L Atletico Madrid 3 Girona 0 Spain Primera Liga 15/08/24 D Real Betis 1 Girona 1 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 L Bournemouth 3 Girona 2
Osasuna preview: Same again for Moreno?
Kike Barja and Iker Muñoz are sidelined through injury. After a decent break since their Saturday game, new boss Vicente Moreno could opt for continuity.
Predicted Lineup: Herrera (GK), Bretones, Herrando, Catena, Areso, Torro, Moncayola, Bryan, Oroz, Ruben Garcia & Budimir
Spain Primera Liga 01/09/24 W Celta Vigo 2 Osasuna 3 Spain Primera Liga 29/08/24 L Girona 4 Osasuna 0 Spain Primera Liga 24/08/24 W Mallorca 0 Osasuna 1 Spain Primera Liga 17/08/24 D Leganes 1 Osasuna 1 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 L CD Alaves 2 Osasuna 1
Player to watch – Ante Budimir
One of the concerns for Osasuna fans may be an over-dependence on Ante Budimir. The striker scored 17 times in 33 appearances in La Liga last term.
A big threat just after the break
Last term, a huge 65% of Budimir’s goals came after the interval. His favourite time to score was just after the break, with five league strikes between the 46th and 60th minutes.
