Osasuna - Rayo Vallecano

• Goals
• Cards
• Substitutions
75'		José Arnaiz	Holding
74'		José Arnaiz	Holding
56'		P. Ciss	Roughing
55'		Kike Pérez	Roughing
55'		P. Ciss	Roughing
41'		A. Espino	Roughing
40'		A. Espino	Roughing

84'			In:	E. Ávila	Out:	Raúl García
84'			In:	Aimar Oroz	Out:	Pablo Ibáñez
84'			In:	Rubén Peña	Out:	Nacho Vidal
73'			In:	Álvaro García	Out:	Bebé
73'			In:	P. Ciss	Out:	Unai López
70'			In:	Rubén García	Out:	Moncayola
69'			In:	Moi Gómez	Out:	José Arnaiz
69'			In:	Rubén García	Out:	Moncayola
63'			In:	Kike Pérez	Out:	R. Nteka

Osasuna - Rayo Vallecano Predictions

Prediction: Osasuna or draw

Best odds: 1.29

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As the lights of Estadio El Sadar prepare to shine upon another thrilling La Liga encounter, the air is thick with anticipation. The home side, Osasuna, are looking to claw their way up from the 14th position, while Rayo Vallecano aims to solidify their standing in the top half of the table. The predictions are in, hinting at a slight edge for Osasuna, but in the world of football, certainty is a luxury seldom afforded. Will the home advantage tip the scales, or will Vallecano defy expectations on foreign turf?

Key Players

On the home front, Osasuna's hopes may well rest on the shoulders of José Manuel Arnáiz Díaz, whose attacker instincts have seen him notch up 1 goal from 9 shots, with a commendable rating of 6.62. The midfield dynamism of Aimar Oroz Huarte, rated at 6.78, cannot be overlooked either, contributing 1 goal and an assist, alongside 420 passes this season. Iker Muñoz Cameros, another midfield maestro, holds a rating of 6.83, adding depth and versatility to Osasuna's lineup.

Rayo Vallecano brings their own set of aces to the table. Enrique Pérez Muñoz, a midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities, has a rating of 6.58 and has completed 118 passes, proving to be a vital cog in Vallecano's machinery. The attacking prowess of Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, better known as Bebé, with a rating of 6.68 and 2 goals to his name, will be crucial for the visitors. Not to be overshadowed, the legendary Radamel Falcao, also rated at 6.68, brings experience and a killer instinct to the forefront.

Recent Form

Osasuna's recent form reads like a stuttering engine - DLDLL - indicating a team struggling to find consistent performance. Playing at home hasn't been their stronghold this season, with only 1 win out of 8 matches. In contrast, Rayo Vallecano's form - LDLDD - isn't particularly inspiring either, but their away record speaks of resilience, having won 3 out of 8 encounters on the road.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record offers a glimpse into the competitive nature of this fixture. The last meeting on April 14, 2023, saw Rayo Vallecano clinch a 2-1 victory, while Osasuna mirrored this scoreline in their favor on September 4, 2022. These tightly contested battles set the stage for another gripping match-up.

Prediction

The prediction leans towards a double chance: Osasuna or draw, with the home side given a 45% chance to win and another 45% for a draw. The statistical analysis suggests a tight affair, with Osasuna's form at home and Vallecano's away record painting a picture of a closely matched contest. The goals market is expected to be low, with both teams forecasted to score less than 1.5 goals each.

Taking into account the key players' impact, recent form, and historical encounters, the stage is set for a tactical showdown. Osasuna will likely rely on the creativity of Aimar Oroz Huarte and the attacking threat of José Manuel Arnáiz Díaz, while Rayo Vallecano will look to Bebé and Radamel Falcao to breach the home side's defenses.

The final whistle may well echo the sounds of a hard-fought draw, or perhaps, Osasuna will find that extra gear to secure a crucial victory. One thing is for certain – Estadio El Sadar is in for an enthralling La Liga spectacle come Friday night.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

50%

50%

Attacking Potential

75%

25%

Defensive Potential

41%

59%

Poisson Distribution

32%

68%

Stregth H2H

71%

29%

Goals H2H

67%

33%

Wins the game

56%

44%

Osasuna - Rayo Vallecano Head to Head

20/04	Rayo Vallecano	-	Osasuna
15/12	Osasuna	1 - 0	Rayo Vallecano
14/04	Rayo Vallecano	2 - 1	Osasuna
04/09	Osasuna	2 - 1	Rayo Vallecano

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13