Osasuna vs Villarreal Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 Can the "Yellow Submarine" break their losing streak? This coming Saturday, El Sadar will host the clash between Osasuna and Villarreal. Marcelino's side are experiencing their first slump of the season and are in desperate need of a morale boost. The "Reds," on the other hand, are gradually finding their form and have already managed to secure a spot in the top half of the table. Bookmakers are taking into account statistical trends and the current state of each team, resulting in identical odds for success in this match.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the first round of the current championship, Osasuna fell short against Villarreal at "La Cerámica" with a 1-2 defeat. The "Reds" were forced to play with a man down from the end of the first half. Marcelino's side applied intense pressure, which paid off as goals from Georges Mikautadze and Pape Gueye secured the win for the club from the namesake city. The previous two encounters between these teams at "El Sadar" ended in draws, 1-1 and 2-2. Will Alessio Lisci's squad be able to exploit the visitors' weaknesses this time? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-head statistics Osasuna - Villarreal
Osasuna Team Overview
🔴 The leadership at Osasuna are gradually seeing their trust in Alessio Lisci pay off. In the last two rounds, the "Reds" have secured the maximum possible points, significantly strengthening their position in the standings. Currently, the club from Pamplona sits comfortably in 9th place on the table, boasting 25 points from 21 matches. It's worth noting that a substantial portion of their points comes from home games-20 points from 10 matches. Let's also consider their average statistical figures-1.14 goals scored per match against 1.04 conceded.
📌 Last weekend, Osasuna tactically outplayed Rayo Vallecano (1-3). Alessio Lisci's squad exploited the "Bees'" weakness when playing on the front foot, employing a compact low block that allowed them to spring into counterattacks regularly. Despite having only 33% possession, Osasuna managed an expected goals tally of 1.22. Ante Budimir found the net once again in this match, increasing his league goal tally to 9. In Alessio Lisci's tactical setup, the Croatian forward plays a pivotal role-acting as the spearhead of the attack, he is an excellent finisher and an ideal component for counterattacking football.
Match Results: Osasuna
Villarreal Team Overview
🟡 The "Yellow Submarine" have hit their first four-match losing streak of the season. Marcelino's squad are currently in a bit of a slump and struggling with their mental game. Nonetheless, it's crucial for them to show resilience and maintain their spot in the top four during this challenging period. As it stands, the club from the namesake city are still seven points clear of fifth place with a game in hand. Villarreal's average stats are worth noting - they score 1.85 goals per game while conceding 1.05.
📌 Last weekend, Villarreal failed to secure any points against Real Madrid (0-2) at the "Ceramica." Marcelino's side looked unlike themselves - lacking sharpness in transition and showing uncharacteristically low defensive mobility, traits not typical for the "Yellow Submarine." Additionally, the club had the extra physical burden of a midweek European clash with Bayer Leverkusen (0-3). Villarreal's Champions League campaign has been disappointing, with just one point from eight matches. Only tournament newcomers Kairat Almaty share this unfortunate record.
Match Results: Villarreal
Latest news
Osasuna
🎤 Alessio Lischi spoke to reporters following his team's victory in the last round: "We finally did it. We put on a great performance on a tough pitch. It's not an easy field for either side, and we played magnificently. Maybe it wasn't our best away game, but we secured the win. Considering the opponent and the venue, I'm very pleased with my players and how they performed-especially the substitutes, who made a significant impact and changed the course of the game. I believe the whole team worked excellently, both in attack and defense, and we should congratulate every player. In such a competitive league, two consecutive wins help us stand out, but we must remember that a challenging schedule lies ahead. We face strong teams, even though we've turned our home ground into a fortress. So there's no room for complacency. We must prepare just as we did for the match against Levante, which was tough and highly competitive."
❌ Among Osasuna's unavailable players are Sheraldo Becker and Iker Benito. However, these absences may only affect squad depth.
Villarreal
🎤 Following another European defeat, Marcelino faced tough questions from journalists: “This makes me really angry. In the first half, we played at a very low level. The opponent surpassed us in every aspect: pace, intensity, combination play, and chances created. When a team beats you individually, collectively, and as a group on all these fronts, you end up overwhelmed. That's exactly what happened in the first half. We made mistakes in the Champions League. I acknowledge that I bear the main responsibility for not meeting expectations, and now we need to focus on La Liga. We are a very good team, and we must remain that team in the remaining matches. We need to maintain unity, energy, enthusiasm, and ambition to continue achieving high results in La Liga.”
❌ In Villarreal's injury list are Pau Cabanes (knee injury), Logan Costa (knee injury), Juan Foyth (Achilles injury), and Willy Kambwala (hamstring injury).
⚽ Goal Prediction
Osasuna have struggled to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches. A similar trend can be seen in Villarreal's previous nine games. It's also worth noting that in the last five head-to-head encounters between the "Reds" and the "Yellow Submarine," both teams have found the back of the net. We suggest the following bet - both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
Osasuna rank among the league's lowest in average corner kicks, with about 3 per game. Villarreal, on the other hand, allow a minimal number of corners, approximately 4.4 per match. It's likely that the team from Pamplona will rely on direct play, hoping for Ante Budimir's aerial prowess. Expecting deliberate wing attacks from the hosts might be unrealistic. A reasonable bet would be - Osasuna's individual total corners under 4.5.
Editorial Prediction
Villarreal are struggling with their form, and judging by press conferences, Marcelino seems to be losing his grip on the situation. The Spanish coach has been unable to get his team to perform on the international stage and effectively challenge the top clubs in La Liga. Meanwhile, the "Reds" are showing signs of adapting to Alessio Lisci's coaching philosophy, with positive momentum already visible. We predict a final score of 1-1, with the key bet being Osasuna will not lose.
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