On November 24, in the 14th round of La Liga, Osasuna will host Villarreal. The two teams are only three points apart, with Osasuna aiming to secure a win at home to level the points with their opponent. Despite missing two key strikers, Villarreal remains undaunted.
Osasuna has achieved a record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in the first 13 rounds, placing them 7th in the league table. They have scored 17 goals and conceded 20, placing their defensive capabilities in the mid-to-lower range of La Liga. In their previous 7 home games, Osasuna has won 5, drawn 1, and lost 1, ranking their home performance third.
Villarreal has played only 12 matches so far, securing 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, temporarily placing them 4th. They have scored 23 goals and conceded 19. In their last 6 away games, Villarreal has recorded 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, ranking their away performance second.
Osasuna’s forward Brasanac has already netted 6 goals this season, placing him high on the scorers’ list. He has scored 2 goals in the last 3 matches, showing excellent form. However, another forward, Iker Benito, is doubtful due to injury. For Villarreal, key strikers Nicolas Pepe and Ayoze Pérez are both out injured, leaving Tierno Ballo, who has scored 3 goals, as their main offensive threat.
Osasuna suffered a 0-4 defeat against Real Madrid before the international break, ending a 3-match winning streak across all competitions. However, in their last 6 home games, Osasuna has won 5, losing only 1-2 to Betis, and managed to keep clean sheets in only 2 of those matches.
Villarreal has secured a 3-match winning streak across all competitions, including a 3-0 victory over Alavés before the break. In their last 2 away games, they defeated Valladolid 2-1 in La Liga and eliminated a Segunda División B team 6-1 in the Copa del Rey.
In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, Osasuna has 4 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, making it an evenly matched rivalry. Last season, Osasuna drew 1-1 at home and lost 0-1 away. The last time Osasuna beat Villarreal at home was in the 2021-22 season.
With only a 3-point gap between the two teams, Osasuna aims to leverage their home advantage to secure a win and catch up with Villarreal in the standings. Osasuna has previously handed Barcelona their first defeat at home, demonstrating their capability. Although Villarreal is playing away and missing two forwards, they will also strive to earn points to consolidate their position.
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