Almeria vs Osasuna: prediction for the La Liga fixture

In the previous season Almeria put up a sensational performance in Segunda, leaving no chance to the opponents. Team grabbed a top spot and earned a promotion to La Liga. Club returned to the top-flight division after a seven-year absence. In 42 rounds the Red-Whites have recorded 24 victories and nine draws, delivering 24 victories and nine draws, delivering 81 points and a top spot in the standings. Team also put up the best defensive performance in the league, conceding just 35 goals and scoring 68. 

During the summer club signed Kaiky from Santos for 7 million euros, Alejandro Pozo from Sevilla for 3 million euros and Marko Milovanovic from Partizan for 3,5 million euros. Rubi's men got off to a turbulent start - team drew to Elche (1:1) and beat Sevilla (2:1). They are currently at 14th spot in the standings with four points. 

Ely, Martos, Melero, Nieto, de la Hoz and Eguaras will miss the upcoming game. 

Osasuna got off to a slow start in the previous season, but managed to gain momentum eventually. The Health put up a great performance and achieved positive result. In 38 rounds of the previous season Gorritxoak have recorded 12 victories and 11 draws, delivering 47 points and a 10th spot in the standings. Team put up a weak offensive performance, scoring only 37 goals. 

Team got off to a great start in a new La Liga season - The Reds managed to beat Sevilla (2:1) and Cadiz (2:1). Jagoba Arrasate's men secured a narrow win over Rayo Vallecano (2:1) in the latest match, team is currently at the 6th spot with nine points. Basques put up a decent offensive performance, scoring six goals. Oroz and Pena will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.