Unpleasant task for the league leaders
Osasuna from Pamplona will be looking to upset the league leaders. The hosts’ season so far has been anything but bad. In recent weeks, however, there has been a slight downward trend. But Osasuna is far from without a chance.
A lot will depend on how well the hosts defend. Prior to the match between Osasuna and Real Sociedad, the betting odds indicate a favourite role for the guests from the Basque country, but this is not completely clear-cut. The respect for Osasuna should therefore be great.
This could be a really interesting match between these two teams, as the tactical quality of both teams should be highlighted. Kick-off is at 18:30 on Sunday.
Osasuna – Statistics & current form
CA Osasuna from Pamplona were in seventh place in La Liga before the matchday. That is a record the hosts can be very happy with so far. Osasuna are a classically unpleasant team, who have already taken a point at Real Madrid and won at FC Villarreal this season. Most recently, however, they suffered a 2-0 defeat at Sevilla FC.
The hosts are particularly convincing defensively. Osasuna have already scored five times, but also failed to score in four games. Compactness is an important element, and the team often varies its system and adapts it to the opponent. Five-man backline, four-man backline, two strikers, one striker: Osasuna has all that in its repertoire.
The odds of the best bookmakers before the match between Osasuna and Real Sociedad show that this team can adapt to the opponent and play very compactly. Also, that the role of the favourites for the guests is existent, but not particularly evident.
Osasuna also want to upset Real Sociedad
Fans can rather not expect a spectacle in this match. Both teams are characterised by being very compact and trying to tempt the opponent again and again. In the last three games, Osasuna showed a slight negative trend after three wins before. From the games against Granada, Real Madrid and Sevilla the team only got two points, equally it should be mentioned that the opponents were also very complicated.
The complicated programme continues with matches against Real Sociedad before and Atletico Madrid after the international break. It is all the more reassuring that a lot of points have already been collected and the critical zone in the table is far away. The defence has also worked well against the big names recently, so this team does not need to question itself.
Osasuna will also rely on being able to pose problems for their opponents with a few adjustments against Real Sociedad. Both teams value a controlled defence, which is why our prediction before the Osasuna vs Real Sociedad match is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.
Predicted line-up of Osasuna:
Herrera – Vidal, Unai Garcia, Ramalho, Sanchez – Torro, Moncayola, Brasanac, Ontiveros, Ruben Garcia – Kike Garcia
Last matches played by Osasuna:
LaLiga
10/30 2021 – Sevilla 2 – 0 Osasuna Pamplona
10/27 2021 – Real Madrid 0 – 0 Osasuna Pamplona
10/22 2021 – Osasuna Pamplona 1 – 1 Granada
10/17 2021 – Villarreal FC 1 – 2 Osasuna Pamplona
Friendly club matches
10/08 2021 – Osasuna Pamplona 2 – 1 Deportivo Alaves
Real Sociedad – Statistics & current form
It is no coincidence that the current leader in La Liga is Real Sociedad. Imanol Alguacil, the team’s coach, has driven a continuous development that is currently bearing fruit. Real Sociedad can easily cope with the absence of numerous top players because the team as a whole is functioning excellently. Even the last-minute goal in the Basque derby against Athletic, which equalised the score at 1-1, should be manageable.
Together with Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad has the third best defensive line in La Liga. Moreover, only Sevilla FC allow fewer shots on goal. Already here you can see the alignment Real Sociedad chooses and why this team is where it is currently placed.
Real Sociedad: Why not in the Champions League?
Especially in a season in which Atletico Madrid are not yet playing at their limit and FC Barcelona are only in mid-table, Real Sociedad can fancy their chances of reaching the top flight if their form is maintained. The team and the coach should not think too much about it, because then the big chance suddenly turns into a kind of pressure that you don’t want to have. Consistently working on their own performances and improving nuances is the ideal way for the Basques.
After the 2:4 against FC Barcelona in the opening game of the season in La Liga, Real Sociedad played 15 competitive games and all of them ended without a defeat, which is impressive. Often they were close duels in which the Alguacil eleven either impressed with a tremendous compactness or displayed the necessary efficiency. A win for the visitors is therefore by no means unrealistic and, ahead of the match between Osasuna and Real Sociedad, also our value tip, which bookmaker Betway rates with lucrative odds of 2.3.
Predicted line-up of Real Sociedad :
Remiro – Gorosabel, Le Normand, Elustondo, Zaldua – Zubeldia, Zubimendi, Merino, Portu, Oyarzabal – Isak
Last matches played by Real Sociedad :
Europa League Grp. B
11/04 2021 – San Sebastian 1 – 1 Sturm Graz
LaLiga
10/31 2021 – San Sebastian 1 – 1 Athletic Bilbao
10/28 2021 – Celta Vigo 0 – 2 San Sebastian
10/24 2021 – Atletico Madrid 2 – 2 San Sebastian
Europa League Grp. B
10/21 2021 – Sturm Graz 0 – 1 San Sebastian
Osasuna – Real Sociedad Direct comparison / H2H balance
Both teams have already faced each other in 88 direct duels. The pendulum is swinging very clearly in Real Sociedad’s favour. The Basques have won 45 of those 88 games, while Osasuna have won 24. Real Sociedad are also unbeaten in ten consecutive games against this opponent.
Osasuna – Real Sociedad betting tips
Osasuna is playing a good season and the same can be said for the visitors Real Sociedad. Both teams have the means to cause problems for their opponents, especially defensively. The visitors come with the recommendation of 15 competitive games in a row without a defeat.
This is why the pendulum is already swinging a little towards Real Sociedad, knowing full well how well Osasuna can play this season. Overall, however, the defensive qualities prevail, which is why our tip before the match Osasuna against Real Sociedad at good odds is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.
