Valencia is set to face off against Osasuna in a La Liga clash, with both teams coming off recent victories. Valencia secured a 2-0 win over Girona, while Osasuna triumphed over Las Palmas with a score of 2-1.
Valencia had a rough start to the season, only managing to pick up one point from their first five matches. However, their recent win has boosted their confidence as they aim to climb up the standings. Osasuna, on the other hand, has had a solid start to the season, collecting 10 points from three wins, one draw, and two losses.
In their previous encounter, Valencia emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Osasuna. However, Osasuna has a strong record at Mestalla, having won two of their last three trips to the stadium. Both teams will be looking to continue their winning momentum in this upcoming match.
Valencia will be without key players like Hugo Duro, Rafa Mir, Jose Gaya, Jaume Domenech, and Mouctar Diakhaby due to injuries and suspensions. Osasuna, on the other hand, will miss Iker Munoz and Kike Barja. Despite the absences, both teams are expected to field competitive lineups for the match.
In terms of predictions, we anticipate a closely contested game with a 1-1 draw. Both teams have shown resilience in their recent matches, making it challenging to pick a clear winner. It will be interesting to see how the match unfolds and which team will come out on top in this La Liga showdown.