Alaves

vs

Osasuna

Predictions & Betting Tips

Mid-table Alaves and Osasuna seek solid season finishes

Alaves and Osasuna are two mid-table La Liga clubs looking to end the season with solid results to cement their positions in the top division for 2024-25. As part of our Alaves vs Osasuna preview, it’s important to note how both sides have performed this season. Osasuna, who currently sit 9th with 51 points from 37 matches, are 10 points better off than Alaves in 14th, who have 41 points from the same number of games. Eduardo Coudet has been a breath of fresh air at Alaves since taking over in December 2024, instilling a defensive structure and counter-pressing intensity that has led to some superb results late in the campaign. Alaves have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 La Liga games, including a tight 1-0 home win over Valencia and a gritty 1-0 win at Valladolid. Alaves will set up in a 4-1-4-1, with Jon Guridi’s energy and pressing play in the deep midfield role the driving force behind their dynamic counter-attacks and structure in defense. Kike Garcia is the most reliable scorer up front for Alaves with 13 goals in 34 La Liga appearances this season and will be a constant threat to Osasuna’s defense. Osasuna have taken some time to grow under coach Dani Pendin, who took over in July 2024, but the Pamplona-based club have made strong progress this term and look likely to stick around in the Spanish top flight. Pendin’s players have a similar pressing intensity to Alaves, but they prefer to play a more direct, attacking game with wide players like Chimy Avila bringing energy. This Alaves vs Osasuna prediction suggests a closely fought contest due to these tactical similarities.

Alaves can nick it at home

Osasuna are in red-hot form with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 league games, currently on a 2-game winning streak. However, their away record has been patchy all season, with only 2 wins, 9 draws and 7 defeats in their 18 away games. They concede an average of 1.56 goals per game on their travels, which makes the Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market well-priced at +105 for this matchup between two clubs that have averaged 1.5 and 2.0 goals per game respectively as hosts and visitors. The Alaves vs Osasuna prediction is shaped by these stats, with both sides capable of finding the net but potentially canceling each other out. Osasuna will come out to dominate the game, but Alaves will do what they do best and try to counter. The result could go either way, but given Alaves’ recent home form and the fact that they won 2-1 away in the Friendly Club Match, our Alaves vs Osasuna betting tips suggest they are worth the bet at +225 to nick this one.