Ace Football previews the La Liga game between Osasuna and Villarreal who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
With both Osasuna and Villarreal sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off this coming Saturday at Estadio El Sadar. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this La Liga campaign.
Form: Osasuna vs Villarreal
Osasuna Form
Osasuna went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 2-2 with Athletic Club. Another draw followed, this time 1-1 against Mallorca, before they beat Atletico Madrid by 1-4. Osasuna claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the La Liga. They also drew one and lost three, scored six goals and conceded eight.
Villarreal Form
Villarreal look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 3-2 and 0-1 winners against Sevilla and Girona, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Real Madrid, who claimed a point in a 4-4 draw. Villarreal won four times in their last six away games in the La Liga, in which they drew once and lost once. They conceded eight goals while scoring 12 themselves.
Betting facts for Osasuna and Villarreal
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Osasuna and Villarreal played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Osasuna matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Osasuna matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Osasuna home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Osasuna home matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Osasuna have not won 8 of the last 9 matches
- Villarreal have scored in 27 of the last 29 away matches in the La Liga
- In 12 of the last 14 away matches Villarreal played in the La Liga, both teams scored
- Villarreal have scored in the last 13 matches in a row in the La Liga
- Villarreal have conceded in 17 of the last 18 away matches
- Villarreal have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
Players on top: Osasuna vs Villarreal
It has been an excellent season for Alexander Soerloth who managed to score an impressive 23 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target nine times in his last six outings. Villarreal are looking to him against Osasuna, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Popular markets: Osasuna vs Villarreal
Full-time result
Osasuna claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing five. Villarreal won five of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost three of the games in this run.
Both teams to score
Osasuna scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Villarreal scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Villarreal should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Osasuna only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Villarreal claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Osasuna saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Villarreal, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.1 times goals per game. Osasuna conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Villarreal are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 14 matches.
Suggested bet: Osasuna vs Villarreal
To summarize, the upcoming La Liga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Osasuna vs Villarreal mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.