The La Liga Round 22 match between Osasuna and Villarreal will take place on 31 january at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona. Osasuna vs Villarreal: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Osasuna
Osasuna endured difficult times and at one point nearly dropped into the relegation zone, but now the team’s league position looks considerably better. Last weekend Osasuna snatched a late victory in the away match against Rayo Vallecano (3:1). The home side have won two La Liga matches in a row for the first time this season. Over the last five league games the team has collected 10 points out of 15 possible – this is the fifth-best return alongside Celta and Girona. That surge allowed them to rise from 16th to 9th place in the table. However, Osasuna cannot relax, as the gap to 18th place is only 4 points.
- The team covered the (+1.5) handicap in 30 of their last 31 home La Liga matches.
- The home scoring streak for the Pamplona side in this competition stretches to 30 matches.
- At least 2 goals were scored in 8 of Osasuna’s last 9 La Liga games.
Potential Osasuna Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Sergio Herrera – Valentin Rosier, Enzo Boyomo, Jorge Errando, Javier Galán – Jon Moncayola, Iker Muñoz – Victor Muñoz, Aimar Oroz, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir.
Defender Alejandro Catena has served his suspension. Midfielder Iker Benito is unavailable due to injury. The participation of midfielder Aimar Oroz is doubtful.
Villarreal
Villarreal’s recent results look mixed. On the one hand, ahead of the trip to Pamplona Villarreal lost two La Liga matches in a row for the first time since March 2025. Now the club has three defeats in the last five league rounds. However, this downturn can be partly attributed to a difficult schedule. In just over a month the Castellón side lost to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Real Betis, all teams in the top six. Villarreal are currently fourth and have a comfortable cushion over their pursuers, but they are now 11 points behind leaders Barcelona, albeit with a game in hand.
- The team have conceded in five consecutive La Liga matches.
- The club’s uncompromising run in this competition stretches to 11 matches (8 wins, 3 defeats).
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 13 consecutive La Liga matches involving Villarreal.
Potential Villarreal Lineup (4-4-2)*
Luis Junior – Pau Navarro, Alfonso Pedraza, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga – Tajon Buchanan, Dani Parejo, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro – Gerard Moreno, Giorgi Mikautadze.
Defender Santiago Mouriño and midfielder Santi Comesaña return from suspension. Due to injuries the team will be without defenders Juan Foyth, Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala, as well as forward Pau Cabanes. Forward Alfonso Gonzalez has been added to the squad, but his participation is doubtful, as is the involvement of forward Ayose Perez.
Referee
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (Spain)
Matches – 11 (La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellow) – 43;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 3.9;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match On Average – 22;
Penalties – 45%.
Osasuna vs Villarreal: Match Prediction
In recent months Osasuna have improved significantly and are gradually transforming from one of the league’s outsiders into a solid midtable side. Over the last eight league matches the home side have suffered only two defeats while recording four wins. Importantly, both losses in that run were away fixtures. At home Osasuna have lost only 2 of their last 14 La Liga games, with 10 of those 14 matches ending in victory.
Villarreal, by contrast, have shown signs of a dip. After a six-match winning run in La Liga the club has three defeats in the last five rounds. In the second half of January the Castellón side have already lost two league matches in a row. It should be noted that those defeats came against strong opponents from the top of the table, but Villarreal now face a historically tough away trip. The results of the last six league meetings at Osasuna’s ground are: 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
It is quite possible that the hosts will take points from one of the league leaders.
Prediction: Osasuna To Win Or Draw
* The starting lineup shown for each team is from their previous match in this competition.
