Match Analysis: CA Osasuna vs Valencia – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-24
- Time: 3:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estadio El Sadar, Pamplona, Spain
Game Overview
CA Osasuna hosts Valencia CF in the second round of the 2025-26 La Liga season. Osasuna, who narrowly missed European qualification last season, looks to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid where they struggled offensively. Valencia started with a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad and are seeking their first away win of the campaign. The match is expected to be competitive given both teams' recent form and history.
Key Factors to Consider
- Osasuna failed to score in their opening match and have won only one of their last six encounters against Valencia. Valencia, meanwhile, have conceded goals regularly and kept only one clean sheet in their last eight competitive matches. Their recent outings suggest a need for defensive improvement.
- Historically, Valencia has a significant advantage with 49% wins versus Osasuna's 23%. In 92 meetings at Osasuna's home, Valencia has 16 wins, 14 draws, and 18 losses. The most recent fixture ended in a high-scoring 3-3 draw, indicating an open and attacking contest tendency between the teams.
- No specific injury information is provided in the available data, suggesting no major absences or no updates released at this time.
- The match at El Sadar, known for its challenging atmosphere, requires strong mental strength especially for visitors. The kickoff time and the fact that Valencia will be looking to secure their first away win adds motivational weight.
- Osasuna aims to capitalize on home advantage to recover from their opening defeat and push for European qualification ambitions. Valencia seeks to start their away campaign positively after a draw, striving to improve their early season standing.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | CA Osasuna: 1.39, Valencia: 2.2, Draw: 2.1 | CA Osasuna to win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | CA Osasuna -0.25: 1.02, Valencia +25: 1.22 | CA Osasuna -0.25 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2: 1.25, Under 2: 1.05 | Over 2 goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | CA Osasuna 39% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2 -6% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: CA Osasuna at 39% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 27.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Osasuna's home advantage and Valencia’s defensive struggles but historical edge, the match is likely to be closely contested with goals from both sides. A draw or a narrow Osasuna win appears most probable.
Predicted Score: 2-1