Match Overview
On November 26th, Villarreal will face Osasuna at Estadio de la Cerámica in a La Liga match. The odds for this game are as follows: Local Winner – 2.20, Draw – 3.70, Away Winner – 3.44.
Historical Face-Off
Villarreal and Osasuna have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on March 19th, 2023, Villarreal emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 3-0. The previous clash between these teams took place on October 17th, 2022, where Villarreal won again with a score of 2-0.
Looking further back into their history, we can see that Osasuna managed to secure a victory over Villarreal on March 5th, 2022, with a narrow margin of one goal (1-0). However, in the last six meetings between these two sides since December 19th,2019 until now ,Villareal has had the upper hand by winning four out of those matches.
Interestingly enough, three or more goals have been scored in four out of the last six encounters between these teams. This suggests that there is usually an abundance of goal-scoring opportunities whenever they meet.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Villarreal has had mixed results in their recent matches across various competitions. They have won four out of their last six games but suffered two defeats along the way.
In terms of their performance at home this season in La Liga, Villarreal has struggled to secure victories. Out of seven home matches played so far this season in the league,Villareal has only managed to win one game while losing five and drawing one. This has contributed to their current position of 14th in the league standings with 12 points and a negative goal difference of -6.
In their most recent match, Villarreal faced Zamora in the Copa del Rey and came out on top with a 2-1 victory. This win will surely boost their confidence heading into the upcoming game against Osasuna.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Osasuna has also had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches, especially when playing away from home. Out of six away matches played in La Liga this season, they have won three and lost three.
Their most recent away game saw them secure a convincing 2-0 victory against Alaves. This win will give them momentum as they prepare to face Villarreal.
In terms of league standings, Osasuna currently sits at 12th place with 14 points and a goal difference of -6. They will be looking to improve their position with a positive result against Villarreal.
Key Players Spotlight
One standout player for Villarreal is Gerard Moreno, who has been in exceptional form this season. He has scored eight goals so far and provided one assist, making him a constant threat for opposition defenses.
For Osasuna, Ante Budimir has been the main source of goals. With eight goals to his name already this season, he will be crucial in helping his team find the back of the net against Villarreal.
Statistical Insights
Looking at the statistics from both teams’ recent performances, it is clear that there is potential for an exciting match filled with goals. Both teams have shown an ability to score consistently, but they have also struggled defensively at times.
Villarreal has scored an average of 1.38 goals per game across all competitions this season but has conceded an average of 1.92 goals per game. On the other hand, Osasuna has scored an average of 1.15 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.62 goals per game.
Considering these statistics and the historical face-off between the two teams, we can expect both sides to find the back of the net in this match.
Match Prediction: Villarreal 2 – 2 Osasuna
Based on their recent performances and statistics, it is difficult to separate these two teams. Both have shown attacking prowess but have also struggled defensively.
Therefore, my prediction for this match is a high-scoring draw with a final scoreline of Villarreal 2 – 2 Osasuna.
