Osasuna and Alavés meet just above the relegation zone, with both sides relying heavily on home form this season and struggling badly when playing away.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – No
This matchup points toward a cautious and low-scoring contest. Given both teams’ away inefficiency and strong tendency toward closed matches, a clean sheet for at least one side looks more likely than goals at both ends.
Osasuna Dependent on El Sadar
Osasuna are hovering just above the relegation zone and have won only once in their last eight league matches. That victory came in their most recent home game, a 2-0 success against Levante, once again underlining how decisive El Sadar is for them. Away from home they are the weakest team in La Liga, which means all four of their league wins this season have been achieved at home. This reliance often leads to a pragmatic and risk-averse approach, especially in matches against direct rivals.
Alavés Struggling to Travel
Alavés also advanced in the cup with a narrow 1-0 home win over Sevilla, but their league form away from home remains very poor. They have lost their last four away matches and five of their seven away fixtures overall. Six of those seven visits ended with under 2.5 goals, highlighting their conservative approach on the road. Alavés typically prioritise structure and damage limitation away from home, often at the expense of attacking ambition.
