LiontipsOsasuna vs Espanyol. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Osasuna had a decent second consecutive season in La Liga. For another time Pamplonians finished in mid-table.
In 38 rounds Reds recorded 11 victories and the same number of draws, which brought 44 points and 11th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link was their offensive line, team averaged less than one goal per game.
After a successful match against Cadiz (3:2) Health suffered two defeats - against Atletico (1:2) and against Real Sociedad (0:1).
Mallorca's first-choice forward Ante Budimir came to Osasuna for €8 million fee.
Aridane and Ibanez won't be able to play today.
Four-time Spanish Cup holder had to spend the previous season in a second-tier. After the relegation Vicente Moreno took over the team and in his first season in charge won the promotion back to La Liga.
In 42 rounds Espanyol recorded 24 victories and 10 draws, which brought 82 points, top spot in the standings and a promotion to the top-flight division. After a victory over Ponferradina (4:1) Catalonians had a draw against Tenerife and finished the season with a defeat to Alcorcon (0:1).
Squad of Budgerigars was strengthened by Landry Dimata from Anderlecht, Sergi Gomez from Sevilla and Alvaro Vadillo from Celta.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
In three most recent head-to-head games both teams scored
СтавкаOsasuna to score in the second half
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Osasuna scored in the second half
СтавкаTotal of the first half under 1.5 goals
In two most recent matches of Espanyol this bet was successful
Tip and bets
Three most recent head-to-head matches were won by Osasuna, who had a productive pre-season, but squad was not significantly strengthened. Budgerigars don't want to leave La Liga again, so they were active on the transfer market. We are expecting a contested match and the outcome might be decided by a one single mistake.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
First match of the season is an important one, because the mistake here may affect the fate of losing team in the end of the season. It will bring a special motivation and intensity on the field. We can't pick a favourite in this match, so we will place a bet on the draw, which might be a positive result for both sides.
Our second bet is on a draw
