{"id":1427122,"date":"2026-01-29T13:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427122"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:43:56","slug":"match-preview-osasuna-vs-villarreal-31-01-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-osasuna-vs-villarreal-31-01-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Osasuna vs Villarreal: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Villarreal<\/a> arrive at El Sadar for a Saturday La Liga<\/a> clash with Osasuna<\/a>, carrying the momentum of a top-four push and a dominant head-to-head record. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is scheduled for 15:15, and with both sides coming off contrasting results last weekend, this fixture carries weight for both the race for Europe and mid-table security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Villarreal’s clinical finishing and Osasuna’s inconsistency in front of goal, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Villarreal to take all three points, given their superior season stats and strong record in this fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Villarreal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 6\/4<\/a>
(40.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nVillarreal have won 8 of the last 14 meetings and are outperforming their expected goals by a significant margin, with 37 scored from 25.6 xG this season. Osasuna, by contrast, have scored just 24 from 27.8 xG and have lost 10 of 21 league matches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 4\/6<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have found the net in four of the last six encounters, and Osasuna have scored at least once in five of their last six league matches. Villarreal\u2019s attack is in form, but their defence showed vulnerability in the recent 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Villarreal are mounting a charge for the European places with 41 points from 20 matches, boasting a +16 goal difference and a 65% win rate. Osasuna, meanwhile, are struggling for consistency, sitting in 9th with 25 points from 21 games and a negative goal difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Villarreal<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n+16<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Osasuna<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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