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Valencia vs Osasuna Betting Tips

By Gary Emmerson

20 Jan 2021

Gary Emmerson 20 Jan 2021

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Valencia vs Osasuna predictions for Thursday’s La Liga match at Estadio de Mestalla
Valencia have won 15 of their last 17 home matches against Osasuna
Match preview, stats and predictions

Valencia have won by 2+ goals in their last 5 home matches against Osasuna (Getty Images)

Valencia Form

Valencia have been struggling in La Liga this season and sit three points above the relegation zone. The Bats have shown some improvement in recent weeks after winning three straight matches.

Javi Gracia’s side won 4-0 at Yeclano in the Copa del Rey. Lee Kang-In, Uros Racic and Rubén Sobrino established a 3-0 half time lead and Thierry Correia added another in the 54th minute.

Valencia returned to La Liga with a 1-0 win at Real Valladolid. Carlos Soler scored the winner after Maxi Gomez had hit the woodwork.

Valencia’s last match was another road win the Copa del Rey. They won 2-0 at Alcorcon with Koba Koindredi and Manu Vallejo on target.

Valencia Team News

Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is injured alongside French striker Kevin Gameiro.

Centre back Gabriel Paulista could make a return from injury. Winger Gonçalo Guedes is available after serving a suspension in La Liga.

Osasuna Form

Osasuna went undefeated in five matches including four straight draws in La Liga. The Pamplona club drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad and 0-0 at home against Real Madrid.

In between those results Osasuna won 3-0 at Olot in the Copa del Rey. Oier Sanjurjo, Ante Budimir and Kike Barja scored in a comfortable victory.

Jagoba Arrasate’s side returned to La Liga with a 2-0 defeat in Granada. Osasuna’s last match was a 2-0 win at Espanyol in the Copa del Rey with Javi Martinez and Kike Barja scoring in the first half.

Osasuna Team News

Osasuna striker Chimy Ávila remains out until March with a cruciate ligament rupture.

Centre back Jesús Vallejo is available after serving a suspension in La Liga.

Head to Head

Valencia have a 41-17 advantage against Osasuna with 33 draws in 80 matches.

Valencia have dominated Osasuna at home, winning 15 of the last 17 encounters at Estadio de Mestalla.

Predictions

Valencia supporters have been waiting all season for their side to click into gear. They have a great home record against Osasuna and should relish a return to the Mestalla.

Valencia have won their last 3 matches (all competitions).
Valencia have won by 2+ goals in their last 5 home matches against Osasuna (La Liga).
Valencia have won 15 of their last 17 home matches against Osasuna (all competitions).
Valencia have won to nil in 10 of their last 12 home matches against Osasuna (La Liga).
Osasuna have failed to score in their last 2 matches (La Liga).
Osasuna have lost 4 of their last 6 away matches (La Liga).
Osasuna have failed to score in 5 of their last 8 away matches (La Liga).