{"id":1449264,"date":"2026-05-15T09:55:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1449264"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:55:30","slug":"match-preview-osasuna-vs-espanyol-17-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-osasuna-vs-espanyol-17-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Osasuna vs Espanyol: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Osasuna<\/a> and Espanyol<\/a> meet at El Sadar in a La Liga<\/a> contest that pits two sides with nearly identical records, goal differences, and a history of tight, often combative encounters. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both teams locked on 42 points after 36 matches of the 2025\/26 season and just a single place apart in the table, every point is precious as the campaign draws to a close. Kick-off is set for 6pm (UK time) on Sunday in Pamplona, where Osasuna will be looking to leverage their home advantage and their slight historical edge over Espanyol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Osasuna\u2019s strong home record in this matchup and the attacking influence of Ante Budimir, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Osasuna to win, given their consistent edge at home in recent head-to-heads and Budimir\u2019s goal threat.<\/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
Osasuna to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Osasuna because they have won 4 of the last 11 meetings and lost only twice to Espanyol, including a 2-0 home win in their most recent Pamplona clash. Budimir\u2019s finishing and Osasuna\u2019s superior defensive record at home make them a strong pick.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ante Budimir Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/4 @ Betfair<\/a>
(36.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBudimir has 17 league goals for Osasuna this season and is the team\u2019s clear focal point, scoring with his head and from close range. He gets plenty of service from set pieces, which is a potential weakness for Espanyol\u2019s defence.<\/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

    Both Osasuna and Espanyol sit on 42 points from 36 matches, with only goal difference separating them. Both have identical win-draw-loss records but Osasuna\u2019s goal difference is less negative, reflecting a slightly tighter defence.<\/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
    Osasuna<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Espanyol<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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