Just weeks after their crushing Copa del Rey departure, Osasuna return to San Sebastian determined to settle the score in a high-stakes league encounter with Real Sociedad.
The visitors are brimming with confidence after battling back to earn a dramatic point against Mallorca last weekend.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, have won five of their last six home games and will fancy their chances of securing a sixth consecutive victory over Osasuna on Sunday.
Read our Real Sociedad vs Osasuna prediction, preview and betting tips with odds from bet365. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Real Sociedad vs Osasuna key stats
- Osasuna have lost five consecutive meetings with Real Sociedad.
- Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last six home games across all competitions.
- Seven of Osasuna's last nine matches produced goals at both ends.
Real Sociedad vs Osasuna preview: Vengeance on the cards?
| Real Sociedad | vs | Osasuna |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 11th |
| 35 | Points | 34 |
| 40 | Goals For | 32 |
| 41 | Goals Against | 32 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 10th | Home Rank | 5th |
| 11th | Away Rank | 15th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Despite their best efforts, Real Sociedad fell to a 3-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid last weekend.
Pellegrino Matarazzo's troops have had an impressive run of results at home in recent weeks, winning five and drawing one of their last six matches at Reale Arena.
Real Sociedad have a perfect penalty record this season, while Osasuna are yet to save a single spot-kick in La Liga.
Jon Gorrotxategi watched from the bench as Real Sociedad lost to Atletico Madrid last Saturday, but the holding midfielder is now completely fit and should be in line to feature on Sunday.
Nonetheless, Takefusa Kubo (hamstring), Alvaro Odriozola (ACL), and Aihen Munoz (muscle) are ruled out of this game due to the aforementioned injuries.
On the other hand, Osasuna needed two late goals to snatch a point in their clash with Mallorca last time out.
Alessio Lisci's men have held their own against most of their recent opponents, losing only once in their last eight matches (W4, D3).
Only one team has averaged fewer corners per game than Osasuna in La Liga this season.
Working to return to winning ways, Osasuna still have Iker Benito (ACL) and Flavien Boyomo (muscle) sidelined due to injury.
The visitors also have suspension worries to deal with going into this clash, with Ruben Garcia (accumulated yellow cards) and Raul Garcia (red card) both receiving bookings last time out.
Real Sociedad vs Osasuna form guide & betting tips
| Real Sociedad | vs | Osasuna |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-D-W-L | Form | W-D-W-L-D |
| 7 | Points | 8 |
| 13th | Form Table | 9th |
| 10 | Goals For | 6 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 5 |
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Whispers Predicts: Real Sociedad 2-1 Osasuna
At 1.95, Real Sociedad are considered favourites by bet365, and given their dominance over Osasuna in recent years, we believe they will emerge victorious here.
Interestingly, recent encounters between these sides have been feisty, with five of the last seven H2Hs producing at least five cards.
Keeping in mind that at least six cards were awarded in each of Osasuna's last four games, over 4.5 total cards at 2.10 could be worth a punt.
Also, Real Sociedad & BTTS - Yes can be backed at 4.10.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.89 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.05 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Real Sociedad at 1.95 | Likelihood: Probable
> Real Sociedad & BTTS - Yes at 4.10 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 2-1 at 8.70 | Likelihood: Outsider