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Osasuna vs Valencia: Pre-match analysis and betting tips

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Our betting experts at Ace Football preview the La Liga round 8 game between Osasuna and Valencia and offer team news, fixture history and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Valencia will visit Estadio El Sadar on Friday for a La Liga fixture with home side Osasuna. The last time Osasuna played Valencia, they booked three points to their account and look well-primed to secure another win in Spain.

Position in the La Liga standings: Osasuna vs Valencia

The current standings in La Liga show us how Osasuna and Valencia have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 8 clash on Friday.

Current form and previous La Liga encounter between Osasuna and Valencia

Osasuna paddling along

Osasuna have been performing according to their level. In the last three outings, the Rojillos beat Almeria by 0-1, lost 0-2 against Getafe, before drawing 1-1 with Real Madrid.

Valencia keep the target in sight

It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Valencia, as they have performed according to their level. Los Che have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Rayo Vallecano, they came out empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 3-0 win against Celta Vigo. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Espanyol.

Latest games between Osasuna and Valencia

The last time the pair played each other, Osasuna came away as 2-1 winners in La Liga, back in April 2022. At the time of writing, the bookmakers are offering the following prices on this encounter: betting on Valencia will get you odds of 3.50, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 29% chance of taking all three points. You can get a price of 2.20, should you wish to add Osasuna to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.

Osasuna vs Valencia Stats

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Osasuna and Valencia. The facts are based on stats from the recent games that the teams played out across all tournaments.

  • Osasuna have not lost 9 of the last 11 matches
  • Osasuna have scored in 11 of the last 13 home matches
  • Osasuna have won 5 of the last 6 home matches
  • Osasuna have scored in 10 of the last 12 matches
  • Osasuna have not lost 6 of the last 7 home matches
  • Valencia have not won 11 of the last 13 away matches
  • Valencia have conceded in 11 of the last 13 away matches
  • Valencia have conceded in 9 of the last 11 matches
  • Valencia have scored in 7 of the last 9 away matches
  • In 3 of the last 4 matches Valencia played, both teams scored
  • Osasuna have conceded in the last 14 matches in a row versus Valencia
  • In 8 of the last 9 matches Osasuna versus Valencia played, both teams scored
  • In the last 5 home matches in a row Osasuna versus Valencia played, both teams scored
  • In the last 4 Osasuna home matches versus Valencia the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 4 Osasuna home matches versus Valencia the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players to focus on in Osasuna vs Valencia

It is difficult to look past Kike, when on the search for a marksman. He seems to be on a strong run as he hit the target two times in his last 6 games for Osasuna. Samuel Castillejo has managed to score two times in the last half-dozen matches for Valencia. It is probably safe to say that they will both be looking to add to their total here once again.

Match predictions: Osasuna vs Valencia

To sum up, the upcoming La Liga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the statements from above, we have come up with the main prediction for this match as well as some alternative betting tips.

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