Osasuna vs Espanyol
Match recap
Espanyol beat Osasuna 2–1 in their La Liga fixture. Muñoz scored for Osasuna; Romero and Kike García replied for Espanyol. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.61 for Osasuna versus 0.79 for Espanyol. Osasuna sit 17th in the La Liga table while Espanyol are 11th.
Analysis
As the La Liga season nears its climax, Osasuna host Espanyol in what promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams sit level on points, making this match crucial for their final standings.
Osasuna and Espanyol are neck and neck with 42 points each from 36 games, showcasing remarkably similar records. Osasuna holds a slight edge in goal difference, but both sides have struggled defensively this season.
With key Osasuna attackers like Raúl García and Víctor Muñoz sidelined, their offensive firepower is somewhat diminished. Espanyol's leading scorer Kike García, however, remains a threat, especially given Osasuna's defensive absences. Both teams have shown resilience, but their comparable form suggests a stalemate is on the cards.
Prediction
The forecast points to a 1-1 draw, with a goalless first half expected. Four cards are likely to be shown, reflecting the competitive nature of the match. Confidence in this outcome stands at a modest 35%, acknowledging the tight margins between these sides.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Key Osasuna attackers unavailable
Budimir, Raúl García, Víctor Muñoz and Catena are all missing, weakening attack and defense
Espanyol's Kike García leading attack
Kike García's consistent scoring and recent form pose a threat to Osasuna's weakened defense
Osasuna's home scoring streak
Osasuna has scored in last 5 home games, showing offensive resilience despite injuries
Espanyol's defensive struggles away
Espanyol concedes 1.7 goals away on average, vulnerable defensively in away matches
Midfield creativity hampered for Osasuna
Absences of Rubén García and Moncayola reduce creative options and assist potential
Key Takeaways
In summary, expect a hard-fought draw with both teams sharing the points. Osasuna's home scoring streak and Espanyol's attacking threat should ensure goals, but neither side is likely to dominate decisively.
- Osasuna and Espanyol both have 42 points from 36 games, indicating similar performance levels.
- Osasuna is ranked 12th while Espanyol sits 14th in the league standings.
- Osasuna's goal difference is -4, better than Espanyol's -13, but both are negative.
- The highest probability fulltime scoreline is a 1-1 draw.
- Raúl García and Víctor Muñoz are unavailable for Osasuna, weakening their attack.
- Espanyol's Kike García is their leading scorer with 6 goals this season.
- Osasuna has scored in their last 5 home games, showing offensive resilience.
- Espanyol concedes an average of 1.7 goals per away game, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Osasuna
Away — Espanyol
No standout top scorers flagged for Espanyol
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Lozano
Yellow Card
Romero
Muñoz
Assist: Boyomo
Kike García
Assist: Dolan
Lozano
Oroz
Torró
Moncayola
Edu Expósito
Kike García
Bretones
Dolan
Milla
Rosier
Muñoz
Yellow Card
Roca
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 |  Espanyol | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -15 | 45 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 |  Mallorca | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 42 |
Match Statistics
Osasuna
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Sergio HerreraG
- 6Lucas TorróM
- 7MoncayolaM
- 10Aimar OrozM
- 14Rubén GarcíaM
- 17A. BudimirF
- 19V. RosierD
- 21Víctor MuñozM
- 22F. BoyomoD
- 23Abel BretonesD
- 24CatenaD
Substitutes
- 2Iker BenitoF
- 3Juan CruzD
- 5Jorge HerrandoD
- 8Iker MuñozM
- 9Raúl GarcíaF
- 11Kike BarjaF
- 13Aitor FernándezG
- 16Moi GómezF
- 20Javi GalánD
- 29Asier OsambelaM
- 41Íñigo ArguibideD
Espanyol
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4Urko GonzálezM
- 6L. CabreraD
- 8Edu ExpósitoF
- 10Pol LozanoM
- 11Pere MillaM
- 13M. DmitrovićG
- 19Kike GarcíaF
- 22Carlos RomeroD
- 23O. El HilaliD
- 24T. DolanM
- 38C. RiedelD
Substitutes
- 1Ángel FortuñoG
- 2Rubén SánchezD
- 5Fernando CaleroD
- 9Roberto FernándezF
- 12José SalinasD
- 14Ramón TerratsM
- 15Miguel RubioD
- 17Jofre CarrerasF
- 18C. PickelM
- 20Antoniu RocaF
- 27Adama TimeraF
- 32L. CastellF
Osasuna
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Muñoz | M | 96 | 8.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/5 |
| Lucas Torró | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Rubén García(C) | M | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2/3 |
| Sergio Herrera | G | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enzo Boyomo | D | 96 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Valentin Rosier | D | 78 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Aimar Oroz | M | 58 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Abel Bretones | D | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Jon Moncayola | M | 58 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Alejandro Catena | D | 96 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ante Budimir | F | 96 | 5.6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Asier Osambela | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Cruz | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iñigo Arguibide | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iker Benito | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Herrando | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aitor Fernández | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Moi Gómez | F | 38 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Javi Galán | D | 29 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Kike Barja | F | 18 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Iker Muñoz | M | 38 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Raúl García de Haro | F | 38 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
Espanyol
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Romero | D | 96 | 9.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 |
| Marko Dmitrović | G | 96 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrhys Dolan | M | 76 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Omar El Hilali | D | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clemens Riedel | D | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kike García | F | 64 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Urko González | M | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Edu Expósito | F | 64 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Pol Lozano | M | 55 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leandro Cabrera(C) | D | 96 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pere Milla | M | 76 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Adama Timera | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lluc Castell | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Rubio | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Salinas | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ramón Terrats | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jofre Carreras | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Angel Fortuno | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fernando Calero | D | 32 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Pickel | M | 41 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Antoniu Roca | F | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Rubén Sánchez | D | 20 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roberto Fernández | F | 32 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |