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Osasuna vs Espanyol match
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The gist
Osasuna host Espanyol at El Sadar on Sept 12 in La Liga matchday five.
Both sit mid-table and want a win to steady their seasons.
Background
Osasuna started the season unbeaten in their first three matches, winning two, before a heavy 5-2 defeat at Alavés last time out. Espanyol opened with a win but have not won in their next three, and their visit to El Sadar is Manolo González's 100th official match in charge. Osasuna sit eighth and Espanyol 12th, with both sides looking to climb the table.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026Osasuna began the campaign unbeaten in their first three matches, winning two.
- Sep 6, 2026Osasuna lost 5-2 at Alavés, their first defeat of the season; Espanyol drew 1-1 at home with Sevilla.
- Sep 11, 2026Osasuna completed preparations for the Espanyol match, with Rosier, Herrando, Aimar and Moi Gómez still recovering from injury.
- Sep 12, 2026Osasuna host Espanyol at Estadio El Sadar, kickoff 15:15 local time.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Statistical projections point to a 1-1 draw, with Osasuna carrying a 47% win probability against Espanyol's 27%.
- Bulls
- Osasuna's defensive record at El Sadar, conceding just one goal across two league matches, underpins a double-chance selection on the hosts.
- Caution
- Espanyol have won the last two head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 win in August 2025 and a 2-1 result in May 2026, and Manolo González's low-block approach could frustrate Osasuna.